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are interested m deepening their religious life Individual sessions, retreats, workshops, and classes Sliding- scale fees available Wheelchair accessible (3910 SE 11th Ave. 1503) 233-2026. ext. 3.) (5/00) Latbian and gay m editation group meets for meditation in the Buddhist Vipasana tradition Donation requested (7:30-9 pm Wednesdays at Flanders House. 2926 NE Flanders St. Jon 15031 239-5539.) (5/00) M etanoia Peace Community (United M ethodist) is Shi O ut is a LGBT ski club with outings twice monthly to M t Hood and other destinations Jom us for downhill and cross-country skiing, snow boarding or lodge loung ing (15031973-3441. www skio u to rg .) (05/00) 5 SPIRITUALITY Team P ortland Tennie A ssociation plays every Sunday 8 am-noon at the University of Portland Women and men players of all skill levels are welcome (Alex Godinez 15031282-7210.) (4/0 0 ) Team Quest the athletic and exercise program of Protect Quest, offers individual and group, indoor and outdoor physical recreation opportunities for people Irv ing with HIV and AIDS (15031493-0288 ) (4/00) Southern Oregon; Social A b d ill-E llis Lambda C om m unity C enter hosts social events and groups Call fo r schedule (Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. Location: 281 Fourth S t . Ashland. OR 97520 15411488-6990. lambdacntr@aol. com. www aeteca. org.) (4/00) Washington; Social MenTalk o f Vancouver holds a social on the first Monday and a discussion group on the third Monday of each month at 7 pm (13601576-6595. www rednval. com /M en TalkofVanc WA. ) (5/00) SW W ashington Gay and Lesbian S ocialites is a Vancouver-based organization whose members get together regularly fo r social events and activities. The Socialites was organized to build a sense of community among gay men and lesbians in the Portland/Vancouver area Newsletter available by e-mail or USPS. (13601 735-1901. SociahtesiSaol com .) (4/0 0 ) The Thorny Rosas is a social group fo r lesbians over 45 that meets in Clark County, Call the Sexual Mmonty Advocate at the YWCA. (13601906-9142.) (5/0 0 ) W illam ette Valley: Social Eugana F ro n tru n n a rs/F ro n tw a lka rs is a gay/bi/lesbian athletic and social club for recreational runners and walkers M eets at 9 am every Saturday at the com er of 15th and Agate All are welcome. (Jim (5411484-9894)( 4 /0 0) Gay and Bisexual M an's G roup meets every Wednesday. (7 -8 3 0 pm at 1165 N W M onroe St.. Room 121. Corvallis. (5411 758-8197.) ( 4 /0 0) Gay Mala S tatew ide C ontact G roup meets monthly to en|oy the great outdoors, good food and gay camaraderie Find fnends from and in your local area Carpools available. (Damon. P.O. Box 231. Foster. OR 97345. (5411367-2817 Send SASE fo r details.) (4/00) GALA (Gay and Lesbian A llia n ce ) meets at Lane Community College. Eugene. (15411 741-4501. ext. 2336.) (4/00) M etro: Spirituality A in sw o rth U nited Church of C hrist s a multi racial, m ulticultural, open and affirm ing church Sunday worship is at 10 am and church school for F irst C ongregational C hurch, U nited Church o f C hrist. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less- Evangelical and chansmatic Chnstian (3830 SE 62nd S t. Vancouver (3601696-1480.) (4/00) M ichael Servetus U nitarian U niversalist Fellow ship. (9 1 5 and 11 am children runs concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St. (5031284 8767 auccQtele- p o rtco m .) Sunday. 4505 E. 18th St. (3601695-1891 ) (4/00) The Anawim Com m unity. Gay men meet weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer (7 3 0 p m Thursday (5031281-0722.) (5/00) W illamette Valley: Spirituality Beavercreek U nited Church of Christ, an open and affirm ing church Sunday worship at 10 am All welcome (23345 S Beavercreek Rd.. Beavercreek (5031632-4553) (4/00) Bread o f Life M etropolitan Com m unity C hurch offers services at 4 pm each Sunday and a special music service and potluck on the last Sunday of the month (First Congregational Church, 23rd and Hams St.. Eugene. 15411345-5963.) (4/00) B ridgeport C om m unity Church s a community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Chnstian faith We are multi cultural lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our children are valued members (10 30 am Sundays. 15th and Alder St above A.R .T. (5031235-4245.) (5/00) F irst C ongregational Church. United Church of Christ, is an open and affirming congregation offenng worship Community o f St. Andrew invites aU to join a diverse Catholic-faith community for prayer and fellowship (9 30 am Sunday Mass 806 NE Alberta St. (5031281 -4429) (5/00) and church school. Child care provided W heelchair accessible. (10 am Sunday. 700 Manon St. NE Salem. (5031363-3660.) (4/00) D irections N orthw est (ECWR) Helping gay and lesbian Chnstians integrate faith and sexuality through Bible study and fellowship (PO Box 86383. Portland. OR 97286-0383 727-3387.) ( 4/00) Ummal Performance Group presents The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other through April 15 Eastrose Fellow ship U nitarian U niversalist a welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at 10 30 am (1 133 NE 181st Ave . Gresham (5031665-2628 eas- trose@ teleport com.) (5/00) F irst C ongregational United Church of C h rist is an open and affirming congregation M om ingside United M ethodist C hurch is a rec Full C ircle Temple is a place of worship for women of all ages, offenng workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms, altars of celebration, incorporating what you bnng to share. (lO a m -IO p m Tuesday-Sunday 3125 E Burnside S t (5031238-0675.) (4/00) onciling congregation where everyone is welcome to partici pate in the full life of the congre gation. (8 30 and 11 am Sunday 3674 12th St. SE. Salem. 15031364-0312.) (5/00) Lesbian, Gay, B isexual, and Transgender Education and S upport S ervice Program offers The God C onnection invites you to cele In te g rity, the gay and lesbian m inistry of the Episcopal Church, meets on the second Friday of each month m the Momson Room at Tnmty Cathedral. Euchanst is cel ebrated at 6 45 pm followed by a potluck and fellow ship. (147 N W 19th Ave.. 15031289-1687.) In te rfa ith S p iritu a l Center. Spintual directors from various world religious traditions accompany those who March 17 Washington Co. MenTalk gets together. (7-9 pm. Call Samuel fo r directions . 503-223-5907. ext. 233.) Lavender Lounge, a gathering of Speak to Your Brothers, happens every Friday from 7 to 9 pm at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (201 SE 12th Ave. 503-223-5907, ext. 233.) March 21 Speak to Your Brothers hosts a Dad’s Group from 7 to 9 pm. (503-223-5907, ext. 233.) March 22 The HIV+ MenTalk group gets together from 7 to 9 pm. (Bob 503-236-1531.) (7:30 pm on the first and third Thursdays at the Newman Center, 1850 Emerald St.. Eugene. 15031 343-7021.) (5/0 0 ) meets on the third Sunday of each month for a potluck. (6 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. (5031363- 8716.) (5/0 0 ) in the liberal Chnstian tradition Sunday wor ship is at 10:25 am and church school for chil dren runs concurrently. (1 126 SW Park Ave., (5031228-7219.) In Search Of. a m ostly gay. lesbian and bisexual dis cussion group explonng the mystenes of the universe. M eets every other Thursday at 7:30 pm (John 15031239-6820. Laura 15031 772-1316.) (4/00) Gay and Lesbian Mass and S ocial for LGBT Catholics. The G ay-Straight A lliance of the U nitarian U niversalist Congregation of Salem spintual center led by Rev. Stephanie Torres, hosts Sunday evening celebrations. (5 pm at Unity Church, 4525 SE Stark St. 15031 287-3216.) (5/00) Cascade AIDS Project traditional" m an open and affirm ing congregation (12 2 0 N E 68th S t Vancouver (3601693-14 7 6 .) (4/00) P otter's House M inistries Life Center. S iste rS p irit offers women's spirituality celebrations, meets at 11 am every Sunday morning at a Eugene bakery All women welcome. (Bonnie (5411683-2793.) Reconciling, w elcom ing.// 0 am Sunday 5701 M acArthur Btvd.. Vancouver. (3601693-4761.)( 4/00) M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f the Gentle Shepherd. (10:30 am Sunday. 913 W. 13th Grace Space a newly-formed multi-denominational The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) Lunch Bunch W ashington Spirituality M etropolitan Community Church of Portland holds ecumenical Sunday morning worship services at 9 and 11 am Sunday school for children is held dunng the 11 am worship service. (2400 NE Broadway (5031281-8868 mccpdx@aol.com.) (5/00) (4/00) Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion o f books touching on lesbian, gay or bisexual expenence. (Cary (5031363 6036. caryandken@ aol.com) (4/0 0 ) 8741 )(5 /0 0 ) East Vancouver United M ethodist C hurch. brate your spirituality. All are welcome. (9 am Bible interpretation class. 10 am service every Sunday 7:30 pm Thursday service 4828 NE 33rd Ave. (5031481-7591.) (5/00) M arion berry Salon, form erly the Coalition to End mg congregation, is open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and heterosexual people who wish to worship in a Chnst-centered. warm, canng. multi- age/race/cultural faith community (Service / 1 am Sundays. 2025 NE 23™ Ave , Gresham. (5031665- a "house church." bringing gay and straight together (Daily prayer 7 2 0 am. Sunday gathenng 6 pm at 2116 NE 18th Ave. (5031281 3 6 9 7 ) (5/00) Lana County M an's Health N etw ork offers social events, retreats, workshops and trainings fo r bi, gay. trans. queer men. Community calendars and mailings Training and networking men to build community from a grass-roots perspective. (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene t5 4 II342-5088. Ext. 23. tseager@ hrvalliance.org.) (4/0 0 ) a variety o f drop-in groups at the Kotnoma Center. 1414 Kincaid St.. Eugene. Call for schedule. (15411 346-1134.) ( 4/00) Zion U nited C hurch o f C hrfet an open and affirm Ave ¡5031 775-5024.) (4/00) Radical Fairies Fae D irt info line: (5031235-0826 discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and classes. Schedule of events available All women are welcome. (O ffice hours: 3-6 pm Tuesday-Fnday at 3430 SE Belmont St., 4102. Mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207. sistersp@ teleport.com. (5031 736- 3 2 9 7 ) (5/00) St. P hilip N eri gay and lesbian outreach. A gay/les bian positive community for Catholics and their friends. Mass at 7 30 pm on Fndays. followed by a social (Pauhst Center. 2408 SE 16th Ave (50312314955.) (4/00) U niversity Park U nited M ethodist C hurch is a member of the network of Reconciling Congregations and meets for worship each Sunday at 10 am. (4775 N Lombard St (5031289-7843 ) (11/00) FRIENDS— Brother to Brother meets at 5 pm. (503-417-7991.) Sweet S p irit M etropolitan Com m unity C hurch (MCC) hosts worship at 11 am Sundays, coffee and fel lowship following the service, and potluck lunches every second Sunday. (Services held at Amencan Legion Hall. 4774 Lilac Lane NE. Salem. M ailing address: Pastor Ken Kerr. PO Box 12753. Salem. OR 97309 (5031807-6574.) (5/00) YOUTH March 24 Lavender Lounge, a gathering hosted by Speak to Your Brothers, happens every Friday from 7 to 9 pm at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 233.) Dance the week away at Bla-tino Night, starting at 9 pm at Estrellas. This is spon sored by Brother to Brother, and all are wel come. (2845 SE Stark St. 503-417-7991.) March 26 Speak to Your Brothers hosts Couples (5031223-4121.) (5/00) Phoenix R ising Foundation Inc. a sexual minonty community agency pnmanly serving sexual minonty youth The Sexual M inonty Youth Recreation Center (SMYRC) hosts drop-m socials and support groups for queer youth. M etro groups held at SMYRC. other groups include: B ridge 13. a youth speaker's bureau (15031872-9664 ) H illsb o ro Youth G roup (4-5.30 pm Wednesday at Room 125. Public Services Building. 155 N First St . Hillsboro). T ransitions (3:30-5 pm Wednesday in Room 8. 11640 SW Parkway. Beaverton). (15031238-0780.) ( 4 /0 0 ) P ride P roject bnngs together W ashington County lesbian, gay. bi. trans and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social events. Also inform ation, referral, support and advocacy services for W ashington County. (M olly (5031260-5792) ( 5/00) Q ueer Youth N etw ork S teering Com m ittee meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Members are involved in decision making, event planning, activist trainings, etc. Everyone under 23 welcome Food and $5 stipend provided. (Derek o r Nenssa (5031222-6151.) (5/0 0 ) Rainbow is a m ulticultural peer support and activity group fo r gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning youth. (4 30 pm Monday at M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland, 2400 NE Broadway 15031281 -88 6 8 ) (4/00) Sexual M in o rity Youth R ecreation C enter (SMYRC) is a program o f Phoenix Rising Foundation offenng drop-in computer access, pool tables and an inform al place to hang out. Also hosts weekly youth support groups including W indfire, Trans Youth Group and Personal D eity Proxy (a creative group). (4-8 pm Wednesday. 4 pm-midnight Friday and Saturday 424 E Burnside S t 872-9664. www sm yrc.o rg) (4/00) Youth H IV/STD P revention P ro je ct provides fun and educational programs along with counseling and testing to queer youth in a fnendly relaxed environment Sponsored by Phoenix Rising Foundation in collabora tion w ith Multnomah County and O utside In. (15031872-9664.) (4/0 0 ) YouthNet is a program of Love Makes A Family, o ffe r ing tutonng and mentonng for lesbian, gay. bi and trans youth as well as fo r children of LGBT parents. (15031 227-19811(5/00) S outhern O regon Y outh The Sexual M in o rity Youth R ecreation Group o f Klam ath Falls provides support gay. lesbian, bi and trans youth, their allies, and questioning youths (For more inform ation, e-m ail boytoy22@ hotmail com .) (4/00) Southern Oregon Youth O utreach (SOYO). a group fo r gay. lesbian, and bi youth aged 14-20 meets on the firs t and Thursdays of the month in Ashland. (154I I 488-6990 ) (4/0 0 ) W ashington Y outh T riple P oint Youth Program is a social/support group fo r gays, lesbian, bi and trans youth aged 13-22 in Vancouver, Wash. M eets 6-8 pm Tuesdays at 1104 Mam St. and 3:30-5:30 pm Thursdays at Starbucks on M ill Plain. (Amanda 13601693-1188 ) (5/0 0 ) W illam ette Valley: Y outh Gay, Lesbian, B isexual, Transgendered and Q uestioning Youth G roup fo r ages 13-18 offers support, inform ation and fun Free, confidential, drop-in. (4-6 pm Fndays at Amazon Community Center. 2700 Hilyard St.. Eugene. (5411684 3466.) (5/0 0 ) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth group fo r ages 25 and under meets every Monday (5 pm Mondays at Komoma Center. 1414 Kincaid St.. Eugene. (5411346-1134 ) (5/0 0 ) M etro: Y outh Queer Youth N etw ork S teering Com m ittee— Salem meets every Sunday Members are involved in O utside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as a needle exchange service. They also have some transitional housing fo r youth under 21 as well as for youth who are decision making, event planning, activist trainings, etc. Everyone under 23 welcome Food and $5 stipend pro vided. (M ichelle (5031363-9483 ) (5/0 0 ) MenTalk from 3 to 6 pm. (503-223-5907, ext. 233.) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens from 7 to 9 pm at 3 Friends Coffee House. (201 SE 12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext. 233.) HIV+ and under 23. They also host VOICES (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets), a self support group for queer youth. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Fnday 1236 SW Salmon St. Friday from 7 to 9 pm at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (201 SE 12th Ave. 503-223-5907, ext. 233.) March 29 The HIV+ MenTalk group gets together from 7 to 9 pm. (Bob 503-236-1531.) FRIENDS— Brother to Brother meets at 5 pm. (503-417-7991.) Join the Young Men's Group D iscussion hosted by Speak to Your Brothers (7-9 pm. 503-223-5907, ext. 233 ) Speak to Your Brothers hosts -30s and 40s (In-Betweeners) MenTalk (7-9 pm. 503-223-5907, ext. 233.) March 31 Lavender Lounge, a gathenng sponsored by Speak to Your Brothers, happens every April 4 Speak to Your Brothers hosts a Dad’s Group from 7 to 9 pm (503-223-5907, ext. 233.) April 6 The HIV* MenTalk group gets together from 7 to 9 pm. (Bob 503-236-1531.) FRIENDS— Brother to Brother meets at 5 pm. (503-417-7991.) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens from 7 to 9 pm at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (201 SE 12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext 233.)
