Universal Rainbow Faith (URF) – Sacred Prayers, Affirmations, and Rituals for Holy Days
Each URF Holy Day will be marked with prayers, affirmations, and rituals to celebrate identity, love, resilience, and divine truth. Below are customized sacred observances for key LGBTQ+ holy days.
🌈 Sacred LGBTQ+ Pride & Visibility Days – Affirmations & Rituals
📜 Universal Affirmation for All LGBTQ+ Holy Days
"I am sacred. My identity is divine. My love is holy. I walk in light, knowing I am created perfectly as I am. My truth is honored, my presence is powerful, and my spirit is free. May this day be a celebration of my existence, my journey, and the unity of all souls in love and light."
🌟 March 31 – Transgender Day of Visibility (Holy Day of Revelation)
Prayer:
"Sacred Spirit of truth, we honor those who walk the path of transformation and authenticity. May every transgender and non-binary soul be seen, uplifted, and protected. Let the world recognize their divinity, and may love erase fear. Today, we celebrate the beauty of self-realization and the courage to live openly. Amen."
Ritual: "Candle of Revelation"
🕯️ Light a white candle to symbolize clarity and truth.
📜 Write your chosen name or identity on a paper and place it in a sacred space.
🙏 Affirm: "I am seen. I am whole. I am divine."
🌟 June 12 – Pulse Nightclub Remembrance Day (Day of Reflection & Mourning)
Prayer:
"We honor the spirits of those lost in acts of hate. May their souls find peace, and may their memory be a guiding light for love and justice. We commit to building a world where love is never punished, and where every heart can dance in safety and joy."
Ritual: "Moment of Silence & Light"
🕯️ Light 49 candles (or a single candle) to honor those who perished.
💞 Say the names of the victims (or hold a silent space for remembrance).
🎶 Play uplifting music to reclaim joy and resilience in their honor.
🌟 June – LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Sacred Month of Liberation & Joy)
Affirmation:
"I am proud, I am powerful, I am divine. My love is infinite, my identity is holy, and my spirit is untamed. Today, I celebrate the sacred truth of who I am and all who walk beside me. In unity, we shine!"
Ritual: "Sacred Rainbow Offering"
🌈 Wear or display rainbow colors as a symbol of divine unity.
📖 Read a passage of LGBTQ+ history to honor our ancestors.
🕊️ Perform an act of kindness or activism as a spiritual offering.
🌟 October 11 – National Coming Out Day (Day of Sacred Truth-Telling)
Prayer:
"Sacred Spirit of authenticity, bless those who stand in their truth. May every step out of the shadows bring warmth, safety, and celebration. May the world open its arms to those who share their light, and may every voice be honored. Amen."
Ritual: "Opening the Doorway to Truth"
🚪 Stand before a doorway. Step forward as a symbol of embracing your truth.
🔊 Speak your truth aloud (even if only to yourself): "I am divine as I am."
🎨 Create a piece of art or writing to express your identity.
🌟 November 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance (Sacred Day of Mourning & Honor)
Prayer:
"We call upon the sacred guardians of love to welcome and uplift the souls lost to violence and hatred. We say their names, we hold their memory, and we vow to continue their fight for justice. May their spirits walk beside us, guiding us to a world where all are safe to live as their true selves. Amen."
Ritual: "Name the Stars"
💜 Write down the names of transgender people lost to violence.
🌌 Go outside and look at the night sky—speak their names as a prayer.
🕯️ Light a candle and say: "Your light will never be extinguished."
🌟 December 31 – Queer Reflection Night (Sacred Transition to a New Year)
Affirmation:
"As this year ends, I release all that no longer serves me. I embrace my divine truth, my evolving identity, and my limitless potential. This coming year, I will walk in love, strength, and authenticity. I am reborn in my light."
Ritual: "Burning & Blessing Ceremony"
🔥 Write down any pain, fear, or self-doubt from the past year.
🔥 Safely burn or tear the paper as a symbol of release.
🌟 Write your affirmations & goals for the new year and keep them.
🛐 Sacred Daily Affirmation for URF Members
"Today, I walk in the light of my truth. My identity is sacred, my love is powerful, and my spirit is divine. I am worthy of joy, respect, and celebration. The universe embraces me, and I embrace myself. I move forward in love and light."