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of all ages offering workshops, song and drum circles,
meditation rooms and altars of celebration, incorporat
O ftre a ch
ing what you bring to share. (10 am-10 pm Tuesday-
Sunday 3125 E Burnside St. 503-238-0675.) (11 /00)
The God Connection Center for Worship,
Growth and Leadership invites you to celebrate
your spirituality with the R evs Berdell Moffett and
C a se y Chaney Liberal, practical; all are welcome
Southern Oregon; Social
on the second Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm at
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center slays
welcom e. (Bonnie 5 4 1-683-2793.) (11 /00)
the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene All women
host to social events and groups. Call for schedule
(Mailing address: PO Bex 927 Ashland O B 97520
Location 281 Fourth St.. Ashland OB 97520
541 -488-6990. lambdacntr@aol com. www aelcca org.)
( 11 / 00 )
W ashington Social
MenTalk of Vancouver holds a social on the first
Monday and a discussion group on the third Monday of
each month at 7 pm (Peter 360-576-6595
Men TalkofVancWA&webtv net 7(11 /00)
SW Washington Gay and Lesbian Socialites s
a Vancouver-based organization whose members get
together regularly for social events and activities. It was
organized to build a sense of community among gay
men and lesbians in the Portland/Vancouver area
N ewsletter available by mail or e-mail. (360-735 1901.
Socialites@aol.com.) 11 1 /00)
The Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbians, pri
manly older than 45. who live in the Vancouver/Q ark
County area (Judy 360-906-1763 Judy342@cs com )
( 11 / 00 )
GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance) meets at Lane
Community College. Eugene (541-741-4501. ext
2 3 3 6 ) (11/00)
Grace Space, a newly formed multidenommational
spiritual center led by the Rev. Stephanie Torres, holds
Sunday evening celebrations (5 pm at Unity Church.
4525 S E Stark S t 503-287-3216 ) (11/00)
SPIRITUALITY
Metro: Spirituality
Integrity the gay and lesbian ministry of the Episcopal
Church, meets on the second Fnday of each month in
the Morrison Room at Trinity Cathedral. Eucharist is cel
ebrated at 6 45 pm followed by a potluck and fellow
ship. (147 NW 19th A ve . 503-289-1687.)
Ainsworth United Church of Christ s a multira
Interfaith Spiritual Center. G ay men's spirituality
cial. multicultural, open and affirming church. Sunday
worship is at 10 am, and church school for children runs
concurrently. (2941 N E Ainsworth S t 503-284 8767
groups form every other month. Spiritual directors from
a u c c § teleport, com.)
floor. 503-233-2026. ext 3.
www. hometown aol com/dirho5/ webpaqe. html.)
various world religious traditions are available for guid
ance. classes and retreats. (3910 S E 11th A v e . second
The Anawim Community. G a y men meet weekly
for Christian meditation and prayer. (7 30 pm Thursdays
( 11 / 00 )
503281-0722.) (1 1/00 )
Lesbian and gay meditation group
Bridgeport Community Church (U.C.C.) is a
growing community of progressive, political people
exploring and celebrating the Chnstian faith. W e are
"Compassionate Heart Sangria.” meets for meditation
in the Buddhist Vipasana tradition. Donation requested.
(7:30-9 pm Wednesdays at Flanders House. 2926 NE
Flanders St. Jon 503-239-5539.) (11/00)
multicultural, 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.) (\ 1 /00)
Metanoia Peace Community (United Methodist) is
a "house church," bringing gay and straight together.
Community of St. Andrew invites all to p in a
(Daily prayer 7.20 am. Sunday gathenng 6 pm at
2116 N E 18th Ave. 503-281-3697.) (11 /00)
diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow
ship (9 3 0 am Sunday M ass. 806 NE Alberta S t
Willamette Valley: Social
(10 am service every Sunday 4828 NE 33rd Ave
503-481 -7591.) (11/00)
503-281 -4429.) (11/00)
Dignity Portland meets for M ass Sundays at 4 pm
at S t. Stephens Episcopal Church followed by a social
(Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street, e-mail: digni
typdx@aol.com.) (11 /00)
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
holds ecumenical Sunday morning worship services at
9 and 11 am. Sunday school for children is held during
the 11 am worship service. (2400 N E Broadway
503-281 -8868 mccpdx@aol com. 7(11 /00)
Potter's House Ministries Life Center.
Evangelical and charismatic Christian. (3830 S E 62nd
Ave 503-775-5024.) (11/00)
Radical Fairies Fae Dirt info line: 503-235-0826
( 11 / 00 )
SisterSpirit offers women's spirituality celebrations,
discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and
c lasse s. Schedule of events available. All women are
welcome (Office hours: 3-6 pm Tuesday-Fnday at
3430 S E Belmont S t.. 4102 Mailing address PO Box
9246. Portland. O B 97207. sistersp@teleport.com.
503-736-3297.) ( 11/00)
Southminster Presbyterian Church is a challeng
ing. supportive community that welcom es all people. It
is the first More Light Presbyterian Church in Oregon.
(Sundays at 10 am summer: 9:30 and 11 am winter.
12250 S W Denney Boad. Beaverton 503-644 2073.)
( 11 / 00 )
St. Philip Neri gay and lesbian outreach A gay/les
bian-positive community for Catholics and their friends.
M ass at 7:30 pm on Fndays followed by a social.
(Paulist Center. 2408 S E 16th Ave. 503-231-4955.)
( 11 / 00 )
Enjoy summer all year with limb furniture by Heron, featured at Hawthorne Gallery
through Sept. 2
W heelchair accessible. (10 am Sundays. 700 Manon St.
NE. Salem. 503-363-3660 7(11/00)
The Gay-Straight Alliance of the Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Salem m eets on the
third Sunday of each month for a potluck. (6 pm.
5090 Center St. N E 503 363-8716 ) (11/00)
Interfaith Spiritual Community meets every
Sunday at the Heart Center for inspirational m essages,
children's celebrations and joy. W e honor and celebrate
all sacred paths, recognizing each person's divine gifts
and supporting spiritual growth, healing and enlighten
ment. (6-7:30 pm. 1578 Commercial St. SE. Salem.
503-763-6030.) (11 /00)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church the new home
Morningside United Methodist Church is a rec
onciling congregation where everyone is welcome to
of the Portland G ay M en's Chorus, has been welcoming
participate in the full life of the congregation.
all people since 1863. (Wednesday service 12:10pm.
(8.30 and 11 am Sundays. 3674 12th S t SE. Salem.
503 364-5013.) ( 11/00)
Sunday services 7 45 am and 10 am. Sunday school
and child care at 10 am Southwest 13th Avenue at
Clay Street 503-223-6424.) ( 11/00)
Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church
University Park United Methodist Church is a
coffee and fellowship as well as potluck lunches every
member of the network of Reconciling Congregations
and m eets for worship each Sunday at 10 am. (4775 N
second Sunday. (Services held at Amencan Legion Hall.
Lombard St. 503-289- 7843.) (11/00)
(M C C ) holds worship at 11 am Sundays followed by
4774 Lilac Lane NE. Salem Mailing address Pastor
Ken Kerr. PO Box 12753. Salem. OB 97309
503-315- 7923.) 1 11 /00)
Rainbow is a multicultural peer support and activity
group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning
youth. (4 30 pm Mondays at Metropolitan Community
Church o f Portland. 2400 N E Broadway
503-281-8868.)( 11/00)
Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center
(SMYRC) is a program of Phoenix Rising Foundation
offenng drop-in computer a cce ss, pool tables and an
informal place to hang out. Also plays host to weekly
youth support groups including Windfire. Trans Youth
Group and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative group)
(4-8 pm Wednesday. 4 pm-midmght Fnday and
Saturday 424 E Burnside S t 503-872-9664,
www smyre. org.) 1 11 /00)
Youth HIV/STD Prevention Project 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
(503-8729664) (11/00)
YouthNet a program of Love M akes a Family, offers
tutoring and mentonng for lesbian, gay, bi and trans
youth as well as for children of L G B T parents.
(503-227-1981)1 11/00)
Zion United Church of Christ an open and affirm
ing congregation, is open to gay, lesbian, bisexual,
Southern Oregon Youth
transgendered and heterosexual people who wish to
worship in a Christ-centered, warm, caring,
The Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Group
of Klamath Falls provides support for gay, lesbian,
multiage/race/cultural faith community. (Service: 11 am
Sundays. 2025 N E 2 3 rd A ve.. Gresham
503-665-8741. 7(11/00)
bi. trans and questioning youth and their allies (For
more information, e-mail boytoy22@hotmail.com )
Metro: Youth
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Paintings by John Roos are featured at the new Groundswell Gallery through
Aug. 26
Gay Men's Discussion Group meets Mondays
from 7 30 to 9 pm at the Koinonia Center,
1414 Kincaid, Eugene. (Hank 541 484-6259 or Trent at
tseager@hivalliance.org.) (11 /00)
Lane County Men's Health Network offers social
events, retreats, workshops and training for bi. gay and
trans men Community calendars and mailings Training
and networking men to build community from a grass
Directions Northwest (E C W R ) helps gay and le s
bian Christians integrate faith and sexuality through
East Vancouver United Methodist Church.
Reconciling, welcoming. (10 am Sundays.
exchange service It also has some transitional housing
for youth 20 and younger as well as for youth who are
5701 MacArthur Blvd.. Vancouver 360-693-4761
ourclarkcounty.columbian.com/273/) (11/00)
HIV+ and younger than 23 It also plays host to VO IC
ES (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment
First Congregational Church, United Church
of Christ. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less
from the Streets), a self support group for queer youth
(10 am-6 pm Monday-Fnday 1236 S W Salmon St.
503-223-4121.) (11/00)
traditional" in an open and affirming congregation
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist a
Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle
Shepherd. ( 10am Sundays. 913 W 13th S t .
welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at
10:30 am. (1133 N E 181st A v e . Gresham
503-665-2628 eastrose@teleport com .) (11/00)
541-342 5088. ext 23 tseager@hivalHance.org.)
( 11 / 00 )
everyone is welcome Sunday worship at 10:30 am
Marionberry Salon formerly the Coalition to End
Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't
Bible study and fellowship (PO Box 86383. Portland.
O B 97286-0383. 503- 727-3387.) (1 1/00)
Estacada United Methodist Church
Reconciling Congregation where w e really mean
roots perspective. (1966 Garden A v e , Eugene
Washington; Spirituality
(1220 N E 68th S t Vancouver. 3 6 0 69 3 1476)1 11 /00)
Vancouver 360-6951480 ) (11 /00)
Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship. (10 am Sundays 4505 E 18th S t
360-695-1891) (11/00)
(204 S E Mam S t . Estacada 7(11/00)
Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Willamette Valley: Spirituality
potlucks and discussions of books touching on lesbian,
is an open and affirming congregation in the liberal
First Congregational Church. United Church of
gay or bisexual expenence (C ary 503 363-6036.
Christian tradition Sunday worship is at 10 25 am. and
C hrist, is an open and affirming congregation offering
caryandken@aol com .) (11 /00)
church school for children runs concurrently (1126 S W
worship and church school Child care provided
The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch
m eets at 11 am every Sunday at the French Horn and
Park A ve . 503 228-7219 )
Full Circle Temple is a place of worship for women
qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as a needle
( 1 1 / 00 )
Southern Oregon Youth Outreach (S O Y O ), a
group for gay, lesbian, and bi youth aged 14-20 m eets
on the first and Thursdays of the month in Ashland
(541 -488 6990 7(11 /00)
W ashington Youth
Triple Point Youth Program is a social/support
group for gays, lesbian, bi and trans youth between 13
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a community
and 22 in Vancouver. W ash M eets 6-8 pm Tuesdays
agency pnmarily serving sexual minority youth. The
and 3 30-5 30 pm Thursdays at 1104 Main S t Suite M
100 (Amanda 360-693 1 1 8 8 )( 11/00)
Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center (S M Y R C )
plays host to drop-in socials and support groups for
queer youth. Metro groups held at S M Y R C ; other
groups include
Bridge 13, a youth speaker s bureau
(503-872 9664) Hillsboro Youth Group (4 5 30 pm
Wednesdays at Boom 125. Public Services Building.
155 N First St.. Hillsboro). Transitions (330-5 pm
Wednesdays in Boom 8. 11640 S W Parkway
Beaverton) (503-238-0780 ) (11/00)
i Project brings together Washington County
lesbian, gay. bi. trans and questioning youth to plan and
attend monthly social events. Also information, referral,
support and advocacy services for Washington County
(Molly 503 2605792 ) (11/00)
Willamette Valley: Youth
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and
Questioning Youth Group for ages 13-18 offers
support, information and fun Free, confidential, drop-in
(4-6 pm Fridays at Amazon Community Center.
2700 Hilyard St.. Eugene 541 684 3 4 6 6 ) (11/00)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth
group for ages 25 and younger meets every
Monday (5 pm Mondays at Koinonia Center.
1414 Kincaid S t . Eugene 541 3461134 )1 11/00)