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‘Authentic Selves’ exhibit celebrates trans and nonbinary people and their families

‘Authentic Selves’ is on view at Ripley Chapel weekdays, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, from June 1 until June 9. FILE PHOTO

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The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel:

Live, in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., come celebrate pride through beautiful, empowering, first-hand accounts of trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid experiences via the exhibit “Authentic Selves.”

From Massachusetts-based Family Diversity Projects, this exhibit uses stunning photography and rich stories to challenge damaging myths and stereotypes about trans and nonbinary people, educate people about these communities, and help make the world a safer, more connected, and more empathetic place.

“Authentic Selves” is on view at Ripley Chapel weekdays, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, from June 1 until June 9, with special programming on the following dates, no registration required:

• Town Day | Saturday, June 1 | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

• Gallery Talk | Sunday, June 2 | 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

• PRIDEFest | Tuesday, June 4 | 4:30- 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Rev. Maeve Hammond at maeve.fccw@gmail.com and/or Jane Ring Frank at jringfrank@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ripley Chapel can be found at First Congregational Church, Winchester, 21 Church St. The entry to the building is located on the Vine Street side of the church. Please use the accessible ramp entrance, and Ripley Chapel will be directly to your right as you enter the building.

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