From Rev. Michael Crumpler of the UPLIFT ministry of the UUA, “uplifting the LGBTQ+ experience within Unitarian Universalism and beyond”:

“As we move into a season of gratitude and grace, we are mindful of the deep grief that so many are holding as another year comes to a close.” Today, December 1, “World AIDS Day we will remember the more than 80 million who are living with HIV and AIDS and the more than 36 million who have died from the virus. May the joy that you hold while surrounded by loved ones leave space for all who are lonely and alone, grieving from deep loss amid COVID-19 and the systems of power and oppression that continue to perpetuate disproportionate death among people who are transgender and people for whom HIV and AIDS is still a death sentence.”