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members are always welcome to help in the struggle to defeat
organized statewide political efforts which limit or deny the civil rights
of any resident of Washington. (1701 Broadway. Suite 138. Vancou
ver. WA 98663 360-695-1002 ) (7/97)
T ria n g le P ro je c t at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-spe
cific alcohol and drug counseling Fees adjusted or waived. Call the
intake coordinator Monday through Friday and ask for a Triangle
Project appointment (2 130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075 ) ( 12/96)
CRISIS
SOCIAL
The A lco h o l a nd D ru g H o lp U n e (232-8083 in Portland) and
Y o u th L in e (233-1113 in Portland)give free, unbiased and confidential
assistance Call 1-800-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon A service
of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (7/97)
A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women.
(245-1524) (7/97)
B a d G iris Portland's women's S /M educational group, is open to all
women interested in exploring the deeper part of their psyches All
levels of experience welcome Bad Girls sponsors one workshop, one
discussion group and one social event each month (PO Box 17254.
Portland. OR 9 7 2 17-0254 ) (7/97 )
The A n ti-V io le n c e L in e , 7 9 4 -1 7 0 3 . helps compile statistics on
hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympa
thetic Outside Portland call 1 -8 0 0 -7 9 0 -1 7 0 3 A service of the
Lesbian Community Project. (7/97)
B ise xu a l C o m m u n ity F o ru m is celebrating 16 years of service to
Portland's bisexual, bi-friendly and bi-curious women, men and couples.
Socials held on second and fourth Wednesdays. (7:30 pm Utopia
Coffeehouse. 3320 SE Belm ont S t Laury 285-4848 '.) (3/97)
Ba tte re d L e sb ia n O u tre a c h a n d C o m m u n ity S u p p o rt offers
a confidential weekly support group in Washington County, as well as
one-on-one support. referrals and advocacy Open to women escaping
domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child care
provided. (Jane 948 75 7 9 ) (10/96)
B a tte re d Le sb ia n S u p p o rt G ro u p is a confidential group for
lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or
emotionally battered in their relationships with women. (Womenspace.
Eugene Carrie 541 -485-6513.) (7/97)
B ra d le y A n g le H o u s e provides a weekly, confidential battered
lesbian support group. Confidential intakes Groups facilitated by
lesbians. Child care provided, donations accepted. (Erika 232-7812.)
(5/97)
Call the B ia s C rim e U n it of the Portland Police. 8 2 3 -0 4 3 4 . if you feel
you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland Jim Bellah is
the bias crime detective If you are in immediate danger, call 911.(10/96)
C la c k a m a s W o m e n 's S e rv ic e s and the P o rtla n d W o m e n 's
C ris is L in e offer a free, confidential domestic violence support group
for lesbians. (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Toni Hughes at CW S
722 2366 ) ( 3/97)
The D o m e s tic V io le n c e R e s o u rc e C e n te r provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and
children escaping domestic violence (64 0-1171.) 1 10/96)
Le sbia ns d e s e rve lives free of v io le n c e . Battered lesbian
support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes. Child care
provided; donations accepted (Sandi 289 6 8 6 9 ) (10/96)
B L A S T T . Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together, is a
discussion group for all women Meets on Wednesday evenings.
(Catherine 233-1979. K Ronda 282 8586 ) (7/97)
C a s c a d e B e a rs Is a group of like-minded men who support and
further the Bear Movement for bears and their admirers in the North
west. (625 SW 10th Ave , Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788 $15
p e r year membership dues.) (7/97)
C h a p s is an organization dedicated to teaching men the tenets of safe,
sane and consensual S /M Learn the ropes from the more experienced
players . (321-5139.) ( 7/97)
F u n n y La d ie s T e a a nd P o s e y S o c ie ty meets on the first
Saturday evening of the month for a potluck. Lesbians 35 and older;
singles, couples and campers welcome. Some outdoor activities.
Monthly newsletter $9 per year (234-1383.) (7/97)
G e n tle G ia n ts of O re g o n is a social group for chubby men and their
admirers (P O B ox 1844, Portland. OR 97207. Chub Line 241 -4535 )
(7/97)
K 9 C lu b is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike
and talk in Portland parks (285-2986) (7/97)
Le sbian G a rd e n C lu b is a social network for lesbians interested in
gardening. Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings (Nicki
287-6120 K 1 1 /9 6 )
line. East and West Coast swings, nightclub two-step, tango, waltz and
more. Classes start at the beginning of each month and last for one
month. (7-8 30pm Fridays Above Choices Pub. 2845 SE S tark St. $7
p e r person 236-5129 ) (7/4)
First C o n g re g a tio n a l C h u rc h , an Open and Affirming Congrega
tion. extends a warm welcome to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals
Wheelchair accessible; free parking (10 30 am Sunday 1126 SW
Park Ave. 228- 7219 ) ( 10/96)
Rose C ity D is cu s sio n C lu b is open to all onentations. fetishes and
lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings and
newsletter. All are welcome (PO Box 1370. Clackamas. OR 97015.
650-7052 ) ( 3/97)
F irs t U n ita ria n C h u rc h of P o rtla n d welcomes lesbians, gay men
and bisexuals (8 30, 10 and 1130 am Sunday 1011 SW 12th Ave
228-6389. B ill 23 6-2 830 ) (7/97)
R o e e to w n R a m b le rs Portland's gay and lesbian square dance
club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (7-9 45 pm
W ednesday Trinity U nited M ethodist Church low er level. 3915 SE
Steele S t PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228 234-9944. http / /
www rdrop.com /users/ram blers) (3/97)
Q u e e r N igh t at LaLuna is an all ages event. The fabulous dance room
features a different mix of music each week, sometimes with live bands!
(9pm Monday 215SE Ninth Ave. $3. $4 under 21. 241 -LUNA .7(2/97)
T h e Real C o n n e c tio n is a social gathering for gay men who are
artists, writers, musicians and creative in all the disciplines. Informal
potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (C all fo r
m eeting details Todd 288 4 736. M ike 282-0107 ) (7/97)
S W W a sh in gto n G a y a nd Le sbian S o c ia lite s is a group of
people getting together outside the bar scene for hikes, trips, cruises,
camping, potlucks and game nights. (M ik e 3 6 0 -7 3 5 -1 9 0 1 ,
360-992-1032 ) (7/97)
T ra v e l La m b d a C o n n e c tio n s C lu b offers gay men over 40 the
opportunity to travel with low-cost accommodations. Members stay in
private homes of other gay men. Be a hosting or nonhosting member
and have a “ home-away-from-home" experience. (598-3442.)( 7/97)
SPIRITUALITY
A ffirm a tio n -P o rtla n d C h a p te r welcomes gay and lesbian M or
mons. their families and friends for social, fun and support activities.
(6 pm third Sunday o f the m onth M etropolitan Com m unity Church
Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 612-0477.) (5/97)
A th e is t C o m m u n ity C e n te r of O re g o n welcomes people of all
sexual orientations and offers realistic alternatives to supernatural
beliefs. (7:30 pm Tuesday 4 1 5 S W 13th Ave. 241-9268 ) (3/97)
C o n g re g a tio n N e ve h S h a lo m (conservative) sponsors gay and
lesbian outreach Meetings, services and other events are held monthly
MUSIC
RECOVERY
G a y , L e sb ia n a nd B i R a in b o w G ro u p of V a n c o u v e r holds
nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm Personalities. 115 E
Seventh S t 360-694 5068 ) ( 12/96)
Live a nd Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs Call
for calendar and meeting times (2943A SE Belm ont S t 460 9404 )
(7/97)
R a in b o w A l-A n o n meets on Saturdays at the Alano Club Board-
room (5 30-6 45 pm 909 N W 24th Ave 222 5756 ) (7/97)
R ational R e c o v e ry meets two times a week at the Center for
Rational Thought RR does not mystify addiction and recovery, its
approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a
technical solution (7 pm Monday. 6pm Friday 41 5S W 13th Ave C liff
W alker 239 5359 ) ( 4/97)
Jo u r n e y C a th o lic C o m m u n ity conducts Mass at 6 pm on Sun
day All are welcome at the table. (S t Stephen s Episcopal Church.
1432 SW 13th Ave. 323-2406.) (1 2 /9 6 )
L a ke O s w e g o U n ite d C h u r c h of C h ris t is an Open and
Affirming Congregation that welcomes people o f all sexual orienta
tions. (10.30 am Sunday. 1111 S W C ountry Club Road 635-4348.
h ttp .//w w w te le po rt.com /~ re pm a il/lou cc.h tm l) (7/97)
Le sbia n and G a y M e d ita tio n G ro u p meets for meditation in the
Buddhist Vipasana tradition; discussion follows. (7:30 pm Thursday
2538 NE Broadway Greg 727-3575.) (3/97)
M e tanoia Peace C o m m u n ity is a Reconciling Congregation of the
United Methodist Church that welcomes lesbians and gay men in its life
and ministry. (John Schwiebert 281-3697 ) (3/97)
M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h P o rtla n d is a community
coming together to proclaim through words and action the message of
God's loving presence in all creation. The Rev. Roy A. Cole, pastor.
(Services: 10 am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday. O ffice hours: 9 am-5 pm
Monday-Friday. 2400 NE Broadway 281-8868 ) ( 7/97)
M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h of the G e n tle S h e p h e rd
is a Christian congregation that celebrates God's love for everyone.
Services are open to all Rev Teresa L. Nunn, pastor (6 pm Sunday.
4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver. Wash PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA
98668 360-695-1480.)( 10/96)
P o tte r's H o u s e is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church
open to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of
the community Bill Roberts, pastor. (Sunday 9 30 am Bible study.
10:30 am worship W ednesday 7 pm w orship and Bible study
3830 SE 62nd A ve 775-5024 ) (11 /96 )
R a d ica l Faeries co-creates spirituality with nature, subverts unifor
mity and practices the politics of play (235-0826.) ( 7/97)
Internationally
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S t. Ja m e s Luth e ra n C h u rc h , a Reconciled Congregation, wel
comes all (9and 11 am Sunday. 1315 SW Park Ave 22 7-2 439 )(7/97 )
S t. P h ilip N e ri's P a u list C e n te r sponsors Catholic gay and
lesbian outreach with Mass, followed by socializing. (7:30pm Friday
2408 SE 16th Ave 231-4955.) (7/97)
S t. S te p h e n 's E p is c o p a l C h u rc h is an Open and Affirming
Congregation Rector, the Rev Constance A Hammond. (W ednes
day 12:10 pm Eucharist and healing service. Sunday 7 45 am Eucha
rist. 10 am Eucharist w ith choir. Sunday school and nursery 1432 SW
13th Ave 223-6424 ) (7/97)
Le sbia n s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r w o m e n SO a n d o v e r meets on the
third Saturday of every month. (7-10pm 2 8 1 -4424.331 -0 4 1 5 X 7 /9 7 )
All interested people are invited to attend (Sheri Cordova 246-8831.)
(7/97)
L e sb ia n s E n jo y in g th e S c ie n c e s is a field trip-oriented group for
lesbians who enjoy the natural sciences, e g., geology, botany,
birdwatching and astronomy. (Noon-2 pm third Sunday potluck and
planning m eeting 28 0-0168.) (1/97)
T h e D o w n to w n C h a p e l. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic parish,
welcomes everyone Monthly Mass offered for gay. lesbian, bisexual
and transgender C atholics and their friends and supporters.
(601 W Burnside S t Roger 223-5907. ext 130 ) (2/97 )
L e s b O S (Lesbians of Size) is a social and support group for size-
accepting lesbians of any size. (7-9pm third Thursday 246-4382)( 5/97)
D ig n ity-P o rtla n d . the national organization of lesbian, gay and bi
sexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to weekly
Mass. (7 30 pm Saturday St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1432 SW
13th Ave. PC Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228 295-4868 ) ( 7/97)
M e tro C lu b is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who
appreciate them Potlucks monthly on the fourth Sunday. (598-3442.)
(7/97)
O u t D a n c in g teaches partner dancing for sa m e -se x co up les
Learn to dance the rumba, cha-cha. mambo. country partner, country
East V a n c o u v e r U n ite d M e th o d is t C h u rc h is a Reconciling
Congregation that welcomes all (10 am Sunday 5701 M acArthur
Btvd 360-693-4 761.) (8/97)
SEE WHAT YOlfVE BEEN MISSING
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T h e G o d C o n n e c tio n -N e w T h o u g h t C o m m u n ity C h u rc h .
with Revs Berdell Moffett and Casey Chaney, celebrates liberal,
practical Christianity. ( 10 am Sunday 12385 S W Allen B tvd. Beaver
ton. 643-7591.) (12/96)
P o rtla n d Faith C o m m u n ity is a nondenominational church that
expects and enjoys diversity. Services led by the Rev Georgia Ellis.
(Sunday: 10 am m editation. 10:30 am coffee. I I am service 8678 NE
Sum ner St. 287-3518.) (4/97)
P o rtla n d G a y M e n 's C h o ru s meets most Monday evenings
Singing membership is open to all qualified singers, but nonsinging
members are also needed to help with production. (6 3 0 -9 30 pm
M CC Portland, 2400 NE Broadway C all fo r audition o r membership
inform ation 617-7462. 6 9 9 -8 5 8 6 )(4 /9 7 )
Rosa C ity G a y Freedom B a n d is a concert band open to lesbians,
gay men and supportive friends Bring your instrument and a music stand.
Don't play an instrument or sing, but still want to join in the fun? Become
a Band Aid or a member of the p e rform a nce flag co rp s (Band
rehearsal 6-8 pm Sunday Piedmont Presbyterian Church, 5760 NE
Cleveland Ave PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 790 2170 ) (4/97)
Fu ll C irc le T e m p le is a "universe-ity," sanctuary and place of
worship for women o f all ages offering workshops, song and drum
circles, meditation rooms, altars of celebration and what you bring to
share Classes on a donation basis. Temple priestesses and drop-in
women visitors welcome. (10 am -10 pm daily 3125 E Burnside S t
238-0675.) ( 5/97)
P e a ce C h u rc h of the B re th re n celebrates and affirms the image
of God in persons o f every age. gender, race and sexual orientation.
(1 1 am Sunday 12727 SE M arket St. 254-6380 ) ( 12/96)
B rid g e s Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, ac
cepts new members in the fall The group rehearses Wednesday
evenings Administrative support persons are always needed
(C all to schedule an audition o r book a perform ance 242-1675.)( 7/97)
The P o rtla n d Le sb ia n C h o ir accepts singing members in Septem
ber and January Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings Supportive
members and volunteers are welcome anytime (PO Box 8212. P ort
land. OR 97207 241 8994 ) (7/97)
Fo o d fo r the S o u l is a monthly discussion group that explores
different spiritual paths that are welcoming to gay men. lesbians
bisexuals and people with HIV. Sponsored by Project Quest (7:30-
9 pm second W ednesday First Immanuel Lutheran Church. 1816 N W
Irving S t N elly Kaufer 239-3915.) (8/97)
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S ts . C y r il and M e th o d iu s C h u rc h has reorganized and become
an independent, nondenominational Sabbatarian church. Offering
sabbath services. Bible study, counseling, social activities and a
newsletter The Rev Paul Verhaeren, pastor. (1911 NE Shannon Dr..
Hillsboro. OR 97124 693-0963 ) ( 8/97)
S e v e n th -d a y A d v e n tis t K in s h ip In te rn a tio n a l offers spiritual,
emotional and social support to present or former SDAs who are gay
or lesbian. A not-for-profit organization Monthly activities and a
newsletter are offered In the Portland area (Local office: PO Box
33104. Portland. OR 97233. 244-0286 N ational o ffice PO Box 7320.
Laguna Niguel. CA 92677 714-248-1299.) (7/97)
S h a lo m M in is trie s is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly people
Spiritual fellowship on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Coming out. grief,
and reconciling religion and homosexuality counseling and groups