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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 2000)
Directions HorthWiti (ECWR) helps gay and les the first More Light Presbyterian Church in Oregon. bian Christians integrate faith and sexuality through (Sundays a t 10 am summer. 9 3 0 and 11 am w inter Bible study and fellowship. (PO Box 86383, Portland. OR 97 2 96 0 3 8 3 503 727-3387.) 1 12/00) 12250 S W Denney Road. Beaverton. 503-644-2073.) Eastross Fellow ship U nitarian U nhm rsalist. a St. P hilip N eri 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) ( 12 / 00 ) 503-665-2628. e a stro se ffte le p o rt.co m .) (5 /0 1 ) Estacada U nited M ethodist C hurch Reconciling C ongregation, where we really mean everyone is welcome. Sunday worship at 10:30 am (204 SE Mam S t.. Estacada.) (12 /0 0 ) First Congregational U nited C hurch o f C hrist is an open and affirming congregation in the liberal Christian tradition. Sunday worship is at 10:25 am. and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church the new home from the Streets), a self-support group for queer youth Sunday school and child care at 10 am. Southw est 13th Avenue a t C lay S treet. 503-223-6424.) (12/00) 503-223-4121.) (12/00) member o f the network of Reconciling Congregations and meets for worship each Sunday at 10 am. (4775 N Lom bard S t. 503-289-7843.) (12/00) Zion United Church of C hrist an open and tion, incorporating what you bring to share. affirming congregation, is open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, God Connection C enter fo r W orship, Growth and Leadership invites you to celebrate The your spirituality with the Revs. Berdell M offe tt and (10 am-6 pm Munday-Fnday. 1236 SW Salmon St. Pride P roject bnngs 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. (M olly 503-260-5792.) ( 12/00) drum circles, m editation room s and altars o f celebra 503-238-0675.) (1 2 /0 0 ) exchange service. It also has some transitional housing for youth 20 and younger as well as for youth who are 12:10pm ; Sunday services 7:45 am and 10 am U niversity Park United M ethodist Church is a (10 am -10 pm Tuesday-Sunday. 3 1 2 5 E B urnside St. Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as a needle HIV+ and younger than 23. It also plays host to VOIC ES (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment Park Ave.. 503-228-7219.) women o f all ages offenng w o rksho p s, song and Metro: Youth of the Portland Gay Men's Chorus, has been welcom ing all people since 1863. (W ednesday service church school for children runs concurrently. (1126 S W Full C ircle Tem ple is a place o f w orship fo r . ( 12 / 00 ) welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at 10 30 am (1 133 N E 181st A v e . G resham YOUTH transgendered and heterosexual people who wish to worship in a Christ-centered, warm, canng, m ultiage/race/cultural faith community. (Service 11 am Sundays. 2025 NE 23rd Ave., Gresham. 5 0 3 -6 6 5 -8 7 4 1 .)( 12/00) Casey Chaney. Liberal, practical; all are welcome. Rainbow is a multicultural peer support and activity group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning youth. (4 30 pm M ondays at M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8 8 6 8 ) (12/00) Sexual M inority Youth Recreation Center (SMYRC) offers drop-m computer access, pool tables and an informal place to hang out. Also plays host to (10 am service every Sunday. 4828 NE 3 3 rd Ave. weekly youth support groups including Windfire, Trans 503-481-7591.) (12/00) Washington: Spirituality Grace Space, a newly formed multidenominational East Vancouver United M ethodist Church. spiritual center led by the Rev. Stephanie Torres, holds Sunday evening celebrations. (5 pm a t U nity Church. Reconciling, welcoming. (10 am Sundays 4525 SE S tark St. 503-287-3216.) (12/00) ourclarkcounty.colum bian.com /273/.) (12/00) Integrity, the gay and lesbian ministry o f the and educational programs along with counseling and Episcopal Church, meets on the second Fnday o f each F irst C ongregational Church, U nited Church o f C hrist. Two Sunday services, traditional and month in the M orrison Room at Trinity Cathedral. "less traditional" in an open and affirming congrega ment. (503-872-9664) (12/00) Eucharist is celebrated at 6 45 pm followed by a potluck and fellowship (147 N W 19th Ave.. tion. (1220 NE 68th St. Vancouver. 360-693-1476.) 503-289-1687.) 5701 M acA rthur B lv d . Vancouver 360-693-4761. ( 12 / 00 ) Interfaith S p iritu a l Center. Gay men's spirituality M etropolitan Community Church o f the Gentle Shepherd. (10 am Sundays. 913 W 13th groups form every other month. Sprhtual directors from S t.. Vancouver 360 -6 9 5 -14 8 0 ) (12/00) various world religious traditions are available for guid ance, classes and retreats. (3910 SE 11th A ve.. sec ond floor. 503-233-2026. ext. 3. www hometown, aol. com /djrho5/w ebpage. htm l.) M ichael Servetus U nitarian U niversalist Fellow ship. (10 am Sundays. 4505 E 18th St. 360-695-1891.) (12/00) ( 12 / 00 ) Lesbian and gay m editation group. "Compassionate Heart Sangha." meets for meditation in the Buddhist Vipasana tradition. (7:30-9 pm Willamette Valley: Spirituality F irst Congregational Church. United Church of Youth Group and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative group). (4-8 pm Wednesday. 4 pm -m idnight Fnday and Saturday 424 E Burnside St. 503-872 9664. www.sm yrc.org.) (12/00) Youth HIV/STD Prevention Project provides fun testing to queer youth in a fnendly. relaxed environ YouthNet a program of Love Makes a Family, offers tutoring and mentonng for lesbian, gay, bi and trans youth as well as for children o f LGBT parents. (503-227-1981)( 12/00) Southern Oregon: Youth Sexual M inority Youth Recreation Group o f Klamath Falls provides support for gay, lesbian, The br. trans and questioning youth and their allies. (For m ore inform ation, e-m ail boytoy22ffhotm ail.com .) ( 12 / 00 ) Wednesdays a t Flanders House. 2926 N E Flanders St. Christ, is an open and affirming congregation offenng Southern Oregon Youth Outreach (SOYO). a Jon 503-239-5539.) ( 12/00) worship and church school. Child care provided. group for gay, lesbian, and bi youth aged 14-20 meets Wheelchair accessible. (10 am Sundays. 700 Manon on the first and Thursdays of the month in Ashland. (5 4 1 -488-6990) (12/00) Metanoia Peace Com m unity (United M ethodist) is a "house church,' bnnging gay and straight together. (Daily prayer 7.20 am. Sunday gathering 6 pm a t 2116 NE 18th Ave. 5 0 3 -2 8 1-36 9 7 .) ( 12/00) M etropolitan Com m unity C hurch o f P ortland holds ecumenical Sunday morning worship services at S t NE. Salem. 5 0 3 -3 6 3 -3 6 6 0 .)( 12/00) G ay-Straight Alliance of the U nitarian U niversalist Congregation o f Salem meets on the The third Sunday of each month for a potluck. (6 pm. 5090 C enter St. NE. 503-363-8716.) ( 12/00) Washington: Youth Triple Point Youth Program is a sociai/support In te rfa ith S p iritu al Com m unity meets every group for gays, lesbian, bi and trans youth between 13 the 11 am worship service. (2400 NE Broadway. Sunday at the Heart Center for inspirational messages, and 22 in Vancouver, Wash. Meets 6-8 pm Tuesdays 503-281-8868. m ccpdxffaol.com .) (12/00) children's celebrations and joy. We honor and celebrate and 3:30-5:30 pm Thursdays at 1104 Main St. Suite M-100. (Amanda 360-693-1188.) (12/00) 9 and 11 am. Sunday school for children is held during Potter's House M in istrie s L ife Center. Evangelical and charismatic Christian. (3830 SE 62nd Ave 5 0 3 -7 7 5 -5 0 2 4 .)( 12/00) Radical Fairies Fae Dirt info line: 503-235-0826 ( 12 / 00 ) all sacred paths, recognizing each person's divine gifts ment. (6-7.30 pm. 1578 Com m ercial St. SE, Salem. 5 0 3 -7 6 3 -6 0 3 0 )( 12/00) M orningsida United M ethodist Church is a rec onciling congregation where everyone is welcome to S iste rS pirit offers women's spirituality celebrations, discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and (8 30 and 11 am Sundays 3674 12th St. SE. Salem. classes. Schedule o f events available. All women are 503-364-5013.) (12/00) welcome. (O ffice hours: 3 -6 pm Tuesday-Fnday at Sweet S p irit M etropolitan Community Church (MCC) holds worship at 11 am Sundays followed by 503-736-3297.) ( 12/00) Southm inster Presbyterian C hurch is a challeng ing, supportive community that welcomes all people. It is Fashion rules are made to be broken D ear M s . B ehavior : 1 think you are the only one who can help me in this crisis. I know, 1 know, I should have my pink card taken away from me, be slapped silly with a Manolo Blahnik shoe (last seasons, o f course) and have to admit Bruce Willis is a talent ed actor, but I have nowhere else to turn! Here is my dilemma: W h at is the big deal about not wearing white after Labor Day? I’ve asked someone who is from the “ old school o f Southern ways,” and I thought she could help, but this is the interaction, word for word. W ell, sort of. ME: So, why shouldn’t we wear white after Labor Day? HER: Because you shouldn’t. ME: W h y not? HER: Because it is tacky. ME: Why? HER: Because it just is. W ell, with that all cleared up, I can die a happy rnan. So, I hope you can see the reason for my problem and embarrassment and help me. Oh! G R E A T O N E OF TH E W O R L D !! — mcam and supporting spiritual growth, healing and enlighten participate in the full life o f the congregation 3430 SE Belm ont S t., i t 02. M ailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207 siste rsp ffte le p o rt.co m . color remarks coffee and fellowship as well as potluck lunches every second Sunday. (Services held at Am erican Legion Hall. 4774 Lilac Lane NE. Salem M ailing address Pastor Ken Kerr, PO Box 12753. Salem. OR 97309 Willamette Valley: Youth Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning Youth Group fo r ages 13-18 offers support, information and fun Free, confidential, drop-in. (4-6 pm Fridays at Amazon Com m unity Center. 2700 HUyard S t. Eugene 5 4 1 -684 3466.) (12/00) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth group fo r ages 25 and younger meets every Monday (5 pm M ondays at Komoma Center. 1414 Kincaid St.. Eugene. 541 346-1134.) (12/00) D ear m c a m : Ms. Behavior herself makes it a practice never to wear white so as not to be mistaken for a bride or a virgin. But if you tan well (w hich Ms. Behavior does n ot) and feel compelled to show off, you might not be able to resist wearing the contrasting noncolor. This can be forgiven, unless you wear white shoes. (W h ite shoes in general are a no-no unless you’re a woman attending her own wedding. Why, you might ask? Because white shoes are dorky.) Wearing white in general has its hazards. First, if you drop something on your white shirt, it won’t blend in. Second, you can’t get away with much perspiration in a white shirt. Most importantly, o f course, white is not slimming. But none o f the above addresses the seasonality issue you ask about. T h e main reason for not wearing white after Labor Day is so you don ’t risk being mistaken for a straight M iam i drug dealer, a male nurse or a Palm Springs g o lf dandy. But if you’re not concerned about your image, there’s no reason to pay attention to such stringent and arbitrary fashion guidelines. W h o ’s on your case, anyway? Probably some shallow, underdevel oped club queens who have to recy cle their wardrobes every solstice so they don’t risk appearing out o f vogue to other shallow, under developed club queens. So, Ms. Behavior gives you her permis sion to break all the fashion rules. Live it up. W ear socks with your san dals. W ear a belt with your suspenders. If you don’t have any clean black socks, wear the nubby beige ones your aunt gave you for Christmas. A n d wear a smile when you sit alone on Saturday nights, washing your hair and watch ing the weekend television lineup. D ear M s . B e h a v io r : I recently was asked to resign from a Christian gospel group I am heavily involved in because it came to light that I am indeed a butt pirate. I’m not sure what to do. Crying for two hours didn’t do anything. Should I quit? Refuse to quit? T h ey did break a nondiscrimina tion clause in their constitution by doing this. Should I picket outside our next rehearsal? I’m tom because I really enjoyed this group, and taking judicial action against them would...well, not be fun. Your omniscience would be helpful right now. — Smudge D ear S m u d g e : D on’t allow these so-called Christians to closet their unbrotherly position. G et the media involved. If you’re being forced to leave your place o f worship, it would be best to go out with a bang (preferably on the church lawn). If reasonable conversation gets you nowhere and bad publicity doesn’t convince the other congregants to turn the other cheek on their homophobia, you could pretend to offer to resign but on the condition you’re allowed to do a solo performance. Th en come up with a series o f songs expressing your position. (T h in k o f it as “ T h e Sodomy Medley.” ) Your friends surely will be able to help you rewrite the lyrics to some classic church tunes so worshipers barely will remember that “ Amazing Grace" didn’t previously include refer ences to cocksucking and that “ A ve Maria" isn’t about a drag queen. Then find yourself a friendlier place to spend your Sundays. j n Write your confused and conflicted heart out to Ms. BEHAVIOR at Ms BehaviorQaol. com .
