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classes Schedule of events available. All women are
welcome (Office hours: 3-6 pm Tuesday Fnday at 3430
SE Belmont St . 4102 Mailing address PO Box 9246.
Portland. OR 97207 sistersp@teleport com.
503-736-3297) (11/00)
Piltre ni; h
Southm inster Presbyterian Church is a challeng
Tha Thorny R o m * is a social group for lesbians, pn-
Eastrose Fellow ship U nitarian U niversalist a
manly over 45 who live in the Vancouver/Clark County
Wash area Please contact Judy. (360) 906 1763. e-
mail: Judy3420cs com. (11/00)
welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at
10:30 am. (1133 NE 181st Ave.. Gresham
503-665-2628 eastrose@ teleport com .) (11 /00)
Willamette Valley: Social
Estacada U nited M ethodist Church
R econciling Congregation where we really mean
GALA (Gay and Lesbian A lliance) meets at Lane
Community College. Eugene (541-741-4501. ext
2336.) (1 1/00)
Gay Male Statew ide C ontact Group meets
monthly to en|oy the great outdoors, good food and gay
camaradene Find fnends from and in your local area
Carpools available (Damon. P O Box 231. Foster. OR
97345. 54 1 367-2817. Send SASE for details.) (11/00)
Gay Men's Discussion Group meets Mondays
from 7.30-9 pm at the Komoma Center, 1414 Kincaid in
Eugene. (Hank 5 4 1 -484-6259 o r Trent at tseager@hival-
hance.org.) (11/00)
Lane County Men's Health N etw ork offers social
events, retreats, workshops and trainings for bt, gay,
trans. queer men. Community calendars and mailings
Training and networking men to build community from a
grass-roots perspective. (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene
541-342-5088. Ext 23 tseager@ hivalhanceorg)
( 11 / 00 )
M arionberry Salon formerly the Coalition to End
Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for
potlucks and discussion of books touching on lesbian,
gay or bisexual expenence. (Cary 503-363-6036.
caryandken@aol com.) (11 /00)
The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch
meets at 11 am every Sunday morning at the French
Horn. They also gather on the second Fnday of the
month from 5-7 pm at the Fifth Street Market food
court. All women welcome. (Bonnie 541-683-2793.)
ing. supportive community that welcomes all people. It is
the first More Light Presbytenan church in Oregon
(Sundays at 10 am summer. 9 3 0 and 11 am winter.
12250 SW Denney Rd.. Beaverton 503-644-2073.)
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11 / 00 )
St. P hilip Neri gay and lesbian outreach A gay/les
bian positive community for Catholics and their fnends.
Mass at 7:30 pm on Fridays, followed by a social.
(Paulist Center. 2408 SE 16th Ave. 503-231-4955)
everyone is welcome Sunday worship at 10:30 am
(204 SE Mam St.. Estacada )(11 /00)
( 11 / 00 )
F irst C ongregational United Church o f C hrist
the Portland Gay Men s Chorus, has been welcoming all
people since 1863 (Wednesday service 12.10 pm;
is an open and affirming congregation in the liberal
Chnstian tradition. Sunday worship is at 10:25
am and church school for children runs con
currently (1 126 SW Park Ave..
503-228-7219)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church the new home of
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.
503-223-4121.) (11/00)
M ichael Servetus U nitarian U niversalist
Fellowship. (10 am Sunday. 4505 E. 18th St.
360-695-1891.)( 11/00)
F irst Congregational Church, United Church of
Christ, is an open and affirming congregation offenng
worship and church school. Child care provided
Wheelchair accessible (10 am Sunday 700M anonSt.
NE. Salem 503-3633660) ( 11/00)
The G ay-Straight A lliance of the U nitarian
U niversalist Congregation of Salem meets on the
third Sunday of each month for a potluck. (6 pm. 5090
Center S t NE 503-363-8716 ) (11/00)
Rainbow is a multicultural peer support and activity
group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning
youth. (4 3 0 pm Monday at M etropolitan Community
Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway
503-281-8868.) ( 11/00)
Sexual M inority Youth Recreation C enter
(SMYRC) is a program of Phoenix Rising Foundation
offenng drop-m computer access, pool tables and an
informal place to hang out. Also hosts weekly youth
support groups including W indfire. Trans Youth Group
and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative group). (4-8 pm
Wednesday. 4 pm-midmght Fnday and Saturday 424 E
Burnside St. 503-872 9664. www sm yrc.org ) ( 1 1/00)
( 11 / 00 )
The God C onnection invites you to cele
brate your spmtuality. All are welcome (9 am
Bible interpretation class. 10 am service every
Sunday. 7 30 pm Thursday service 4828 NE
33rd Ave 503-481 7 5 9 1 )( 11/00)
Youth HIV/STD Prevention P roject 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 with Multnomah County and Outside In.
(503-872-9664 )(1 1/00)
Grace Space a newly-formed multi-denomi-
national spiritual center led by Rev. Stephanie
Torres, hosts Sunday evening celebrations. (5
pm at Unity Church. 4525 SE Stark St.
503-287-3216.) (11/00)
YouthNet is a program of Love Makes A Family, offer
ing tutonng and mentonng for lesbian, gay. bi and trans
youth as well as for children of LGBT parents.
(503-227-1981) (11/00)
In Search Of. a mostly gay. lesbian and
Southern Oregon: Youth
The Sexual M in ority Youth Recreation Group
o f Klamath Falle provides support gay. lesbian, bi
and trans youth, their allies, and questioning youths.
(For more information, e-mail boytoy22@hotmail.com.)
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Catch the babealicious Butchies at Ladyfest Aug. 1
Ainsw orth United Church o f C hrist is a m ulti
racial. multicultural, open and affirming church Sunday
worship is at 10 am and church school for children runs
concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-284-8767.
aucc@teleport. com.)
The Anawim Community. Gay men meet weekly
for Chnstian meditation and prayer. (7 30 pm Thursday
503-281-0722) (11/00)
B ridgeport Com m unity Church (U.C.C.) is a
growing community of progressive, political people
exploring and celebrating the Chnstian faith We are
multi-cultural lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our chil
dren are valued members. (1 0 3 0 am Sundays. 621 NE
76th Ave 503 258-0992 M il /00)
spmtuality groups form every other month.
Spintual directors from vanous world religious traditions
are avilable for guidance, classes and retreats (3910
SE 11th Ave . 2nd floor. 503-233-2026. ext 3.
www hometown aol. com /djrho5/webpage html.)
( 1 1 / 00 )
Lesbian and gay m editation group
"Compassionate Heart Sangha" meets for meditation in
the Buddhist Vipasana tradition. Donation requested.
(7 3 0 -9 pm Wednesdays at Flanders House. 2926 NE
Flanders St. Jon 503-239-5539.)( 11/00)
M etanoia Peace Com m unity (United M ethodist) is
a "house church." bnngmg gay and straight together.
(Daily prayer 7.20 am. Sunday gathenng 6 pm at 2116
NE 18th Ave 503-281-3697.)(\ 1 /00)
Sunday services 7 45 am and 10 am. Sunday school and
childcare at 10 am Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay
Street. 503-223-6424.) (11/00)
U niversity Park United M ethodist Church is a
member of the network of Reconciling Congregations
and meets for worship each Sunday at 10 am. (4775 N
Lombard St. 503-289- 7843.) (11/00)
Zion United Church of C hrist, an open and affirm
mg congregation, is open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-
gendered, and heterosexual people who wish to worship
in a Chnst-centered. warm, canng, multi-age/race/cultur-
al faith community. (Service 11 am Sundays. 2025 NE
23rd Ave.. Gresham 503 665-8741.) (11/00)
M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f Portland
Washington Spirituality
diverse Catholic-faith community for prayer and fellow
ship (9.30 am Sunday Mass. 806 NE Alberta St.
503-281 4 4 2 9 )( 11/00)
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
503-281 8868 mccpdx@aol.com) (11 /00)
Reconciling, welcoming (10 am Sunday. 5701 MacArthur
B lvd. Vancouver 360-693-4761.
http//ourclarkcounty. Columbian com /273/) (11 /00)
D ignity Portland meets for Mass Sundays at 4 pm
P otter's House M inistries Life Center.
Com m unity o f St. Andrew invites all to join a
at St Stephens Episcopal Church, and a social follows.
(Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street, e-mail: digni
typdxUaol com.) (11/00)
Evangelical and chansmatic Chnstian (3830 SE 62nd
Ave. 503-775-5024 ) (11/00)
Radical Fairies Fae D irt info line: 5 03-235-0826
D irections NorthW est (ECWR) Helping gay and
lesbian Chnstians integrate faith and sexuality through
Bible study and fellowship (PO Box 86383. Portland.
OR 97286-0383 503- 727-3387) (11/00)
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Southern Oregon Youth Outreach (S 0 Y 0 ). a
In te rfa ith S p iritu a l Center. Gay men's
Metro: Spirituality
lesbian, gay. tx, trans and questioning youth to plan and
attend monthly social events. Also information, referral,
support and advocacy services for Washington County.
(M olly 503 260-5792) (11/00)
Full C ircle Temple is a place of worship
for women of all ages, offenng workshops,
song and drum circles, meditation rooms,
altars o f celebration, incorporating what you
bnng to share. (10 am-10 pm Tuesday-
Sunday. 3125 E Burnside St. 503 238-0675.)
Integrity, the gay and lesbian ministry of the
Episcopal Church, meets on the second Fnday
of each month in the Momson Room at Tnnity
Cathedral. Euchanst is celebrated at 6 45 pm
followed by a potluck and fellowship. (147 NW
19th Ave.. 503-289-1687 )
SPIRITUALITY
Pride P roject bnngs together Washington County
Interfaith S piritual Com m unity meets every
Sunday at The Heart Center for inspirational messages,
children's celebrations and joy We offer a community
which honors and celebrates all sacred paths, recoginiz-
bisexual discussion group exploring the mys
teries of the universe. M eets every other
Thursday at 7:30 pm. (John 50-239-6820.
Laura 503-772-1316)( 11/00)
( 11 / 00 )
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc., a sexual minonty
community agency pnmanly serving sexual minonty
youth. The Sexual Minonty Youth Recreation Center
(SMYRC) hosts drop-in socials and support groups for
queer youth. Metro groups held at SMYRC. other
groups include: Bridge 13. a youth speaker's bureau
(503-872-9664) H illsboro Youth Group (4 -5 3 0 pm
Wednesday at Room 125. Public Services Building. 155
N First St.. Hillsboro). Transitions (3 30-5 pm
Wednesday in Room 8. 11640 SW Parkway.
Beaverton). (503-238-0780.)( 11/00)
Willamette Valley: Spirituality
group for gay, lesbian, and bi youth aged 14-20 meets
on the first and Thursdays of the month in Ashland
(541-488-6990) (11/00)
ing each person's divine gifts, supporting spintual
growth, healing and enlightenment. (6-7.30pm. 1578
Commercial St. SE, Salem. 503-763-6030.) ( 11/00)
Washington Youth
M orningside United M ethodist Church is a rec
onciling congregation where everyone is welcome to
participate in the full life of the congregation (8.30 and
11 am Sunday 3674 12th St. SE. Salem.
503-364-5013.) (11/00)
Triple Point Youth Program is a social/support
group for gays, lesbian, bi and trans youth aged 13-22
in Vancouver, Wash. Meets 6-8 pm Tuesdays and 3:30-
5:30 pm Thursdays at 1104 Mam St. Ste. M-100.
(Amanda 360-693 I I 88 ) (11 /00)
Sweet S p irit M etropolitan Community Church
(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. Mailing address: Pastor
Ken Kerr. PO Box 12753. Salem. OR 97309
503-315-7923) ( 11/00)
East Vancouver United M ethodist Church.
F irst Congregational Church, United Church o f
C hrist. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less-tradi-
tionai ’ m an open and affirming congregation. (1220 NE
68th St. Vancouver. 360-693-1476.) (11 /00)
SisterSpirR offers women's spmtuality celebrations,
M etropolitan Community Church o f the Gentle
Shephard. (10 00 am Sunday. 913 W 13th St..
discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and
Vancouver. 360-695-1480 .) (11/00)
Your donations and purchases at work in '99:
5 8 6 people received bus tickets for day labor or medical appointments. 468
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and
Q uestioning Youth Group fo r ages 13-18 offers
support, information and fun. Free, confidential, drop-in
(4-6 pm Fridays at Amazon Community Center. 2700
Hilyard St.. Eugene. 5 4 1 684 3466.) (11/00)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth
group fo r ages 25 and under meets every
YOUTH
Monday. (5 pm Mondays at Komoma Center. 1414
Kincaid St.. Eugene. 5 4 1 3 4 6 -1 1 3 4 )( 11/00)
Queer Youth N etw ork S teering C o m m itte e -
Salem meets every Sunday. Members are involved in
Metro: Youth
decision making, event planning, activist trainings, etc.
Everyone under 23 welcome. Food and $5 stipend pro
vided. (Michelle 503-363-9483 7(11/00)
O utside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't
qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as weH as a needle
exchange service. They also have some transitional
housing for youth under 21 as weH as for youth who are
HIV+ and under 23. They also host VOICES (Voices
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received rent assistance.
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