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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 2, 2001)
Sunday. 1315 SW PArk Ave. 503-227-2439.) (5/01) S t. P hilip N eri gay and lesbian outreach. A gay/les Metro: Spirituality Ainsw orth United Church o f C hrist is a multira cial, multicultural, open and affirming church. Sunday worship is at 10 am, and church school for children runs concurrently. (294 1 NE Ainsworth St. 503-284-8767 aucc@teleport com ) The Anawim Com m unity of gay men meets weekly for Christian meditation and prayer (7 30 pm Thursday 503-281-0722.) ( 5/01) B ridgeport Com m unity Church (UCC) is a growing community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Chnstian faith. We are multicultural, lesbian, gay, bi and straight, and our chil dren are valued members. (10 30 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave. 503-2580992. M 5/01) Community o f St. Andrew invites all to join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship. (9 30 am Sunday. 806 NE Alberta St. 503-281-4429.) ( 5/01) D ignity Portland meets for Mass Sundays at 4 pm at St. Stephens Episcopal Church followed by a social. (Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street. dignitypdx@aol.com.) (5/01) DirECtions N orthw est (ECWR) supports GLBT Chnstians integrate faith and sexuality through scripture and fellowship. (PO Box 86383, Portland. OR 97286-0383. communities.msn.com/DirECtionNW PortlandHomePage) (5/01) Eastrose Fellow ship U nitarian U niversalist. a welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at 10:30 am. (1133N E 181st Ave.. Gresham. 503-665-2628 eastrose@ teleport.com.) (5/01) Estacada U nited M ethodist Church Reconciling C ongregation, where we really mean everyone is welcome. Sunday worship at 10:30 am. (204 SE Mam St.. Estacada.) (5/01) F irst C ongregational U nited C hurch o f C hrist is an open and affirming congregation in the liberal Chnstian tradition. Sunday worship is at 10:25 am, and church school for children runs concurrently. (1 126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) Full C ircle Temple is a place of worship for women of all ages offenng workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms and altars of celebration, incorporat ing what you bnng to share. (lO am -IO pm Tuesday- Sunday. 3125 E Burnside St. 503-238-0675.) (5/01) The God C onnection C enter fo r W orship, G row th and Leadership invites you to celebrate your spirituality with the Revs. Berdell M offett and Casey Chaney. Liberal, practical; all are welcome. (10 am Sunday 4828 NE 33rd Ave 503-481-7591.) (5/01 ) Grace Space, a newly formed multidenominational spintual center led by the Rev. Stephanie Torres, holds Sunday evening celebrations. (5 pm. Unity Church. 4525 SE Stark St. 503-287-3216) (5/01) Integrity, the gay and lesbian m inistry of the Episcopal Church, meets on the second Friday of each month in the Morrison Room at Trinity Cathedral. Eucharist is celebrated at 6.45 pm followed by a potluck and fellowship. (147 NW 19th Ave. 503-289-1687.) Inte rfa ith S p iritu a l Center. Gay men's spintuality groups form every other month. Spintual directors from various world religious traditions are available for guid ance, classes and retreats. (Second Floor. 3910 SE 11th Ave. 503-233-2026. ext. 3 wwwhom etown.aol.com /dirho5/ webpage.html.) (5/01) Lesbian and gay m editation group, "Compassionate Heart Sangha," meets for meditation in the Buddhist Vipasana tradition (7:30 9 pm Wednesday. Flanders House. 2926 NE Flanders St Jon 503-239-5539.) ( 5/01) L ilith 's Daughters is a westside lesbian spintual group facilitated by Rev Grace Young. The meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 7 pm in Beaverton. (Grace at 503-643-3209) (5/01) Metanoia Peace Com m unity (United M ethodist) is a "house church," bnngtng gay and straight togeth er (Daily prayer 7 20 am. Sunday gathering 6 pm. 2116 NE 18th Ave. 503-281 3 6 9 7 ) (5/01) M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f 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 5032818868 mccpdx@aol com .) (5/01) P otter's House M inistries Life Center. Evangelical and chansmatic Chnstian. (3830 SE 62nd Ave. 503-775-5024.) (5/01) S isterS pirlt offers women's spmtuakty celebrations, discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and classes. Schedule of events available All women are wel come (3-6 pm Tuesday-Friday Suite 102. 3430 SE Belmont St Mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207 503-736-3297 sistersp@ telepo(tcom ) (5/01) Southm inster Presbyterian C hurch is a chal lenging. supportive community that welcomes all peo ple It is the first More Light Presbyterian Church m Oregon (10 am Sunday summer. 9 30 and I I am Sunday winter 12250 SW Denney Road. Beaverton 503 644-2073.) (5/01) bian-positive community for Catholics and their friends. Mass at 7:30 pm on Fridays followed by a social. (Paulist Center , 2408 SE 16th Ave 503-231-4955) (5/01) St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the new home of the Portland Gay Men's Chores, has been welcom ing all people since 1863. (12.10 pm Wednesday and 7:45 and 10 am Sunday. Sunday school and child care at 10 am. Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street. 503-223-6424.) (5/01) U niversity Park U nited 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.) (5/01) Zion U nited Church o f C hrist, an open and affirming congregation, is open to gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and heterosexual people who wish to worship in a Christ-centered, warm, caring, m ultiage/race/cultural faith community. ( I I am Sunday. 2025 NE 23rd Ave.. Gresham. 503-665-8741.) (5/01) Washington: Spirituality The G ay-Straight A lliance o f the U nitarian U niversalist C ongregation of Salem meets on the third Sunday of each month for a potluck. (6 pm. 5090 Center S t NE 503-363 8716.) (5/01) In te rfa ith S p iritu a l Com m unity meets every Sunday at the Heart Center for inspirational messages, children's celebrations and joy We honor and celebrate all sacred paths, recognizing each person's divine gifts and supporting spiritual growth, healing and enlighten ment. (6-7:30pm. 1578 Commercial St. SE. Salem. 503-763-6030)( 5/01) M om ingsido 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 Sundays. 3674 12th St. SE. Salem. 503-364-5013.) ( 5/01) Sweet S p irit M etropolitan Com m unity Church (MCC) holds worship at 11 am Sundays fol lowed by coffee and fellowship as well as potluck lunches every second Sunday. (Amencan Legion Hall. 4774 Lilac Lane NE. Salem Mailing address Pastor Ken Kerr. PO Box 12753, Salem. OR 97309. 503-315-7923.) ( 5/01) YOUTH East Vancouver U nited M ethodist Church. Reconciling, welcoming. (10 am Sunday. 5701 M acArthur Btvd.. Vancouver 360-693-4761. ourclarkcounty.colum bian.com /273/.) (5/01) F irst C ongregational Church, U nited Church o f C hrist. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less traditional" in an open and affirming congregation. (1220 N E 68th St.. Vancouver. 360-693-14 7 6 .)( 5/01) M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f the Gentle Shepherd. (10 am Sunday. 913 W. 13th St.. Vancouver. 360-695-1480) (5/01) M ichael Servetus U nitarian U niversalist Fellow ship. (10 am Sunday. 4505 E. 18th St.. Vancouver. 360-695-1891. 7(5/01) Willamette Valley: Spirituality F irst C ongregational Church. United Church of Christ, is an open and affirming congregation offering worship and church school. Child care provided. Wheelchair accessible. (10 am Sunday 700 Marion St. NE. Salem. 503-363-3660.) ( 5/01) Metro: Youth Expression is a free art/expression support group for GLBT youth 13-18 who live in the Gresham area. Learn, grow and have fun! Sponsored by Roots and Branches. Meets Fndays from 5-7 pm in Gresham. (Call Jonathan to reserve your spot. 503-238-0780 ext. 244.) (5/01) O utside In operates a clinic fo r anyone who can't qualify fo r the Oregon Health Plan as well as a nee dle exchange service. It also has some transitional housing fo r youth 20 and younger as well as for youth who are HIV-positive and younger than 23. It also plays host to VOICES (Voices of Individual and Com m unity Empowerment from the Streets), a self-support group fo r queer youth. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1236 SW Salmon St. 503-223-412 1 .)( 5/0 1) Come on Eileen Female ejaculator gives us all the juicy details D ear M s . B ehavior : I am one of those rare female ejacula- tors who gets her lovely lover very, very sopping wet. Sometimes the ejacu late is clear and fresh, and other times it’s slightly yellow. You can guess my question, right? What the hell is the flood between my legs? Am 1 peeing, or am I gush ing with love juice? My girlfriend is a little squeamish about being peed on— who can blame her?—so, I’m hoping you’ll say my love potion doesn’t contain a drop of urine. Please help. I hate to think of her being “germed out,” and I’d hate to become so self-conscious that the floodgates close once and for all. You are the goddess of all things. Please enlighten us. — Noah’s Dyke P rids 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.) ( 5/01) Rainbow is a multicultural peer support and activity group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning youth. (4:30 pm Monday Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868) (5/01) Sexual M in ority Youth Recreation Center (SMYRC) offers drop-in computer access, 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-midnight Friday and Saturday. 424 E Burnside S t 503-8729664 www.smyrc org ) (5/01 ) S.M .I.L.E. is a free education/support group for GLBT youth 13-18. Learn, grow and have fun! Meets from 5 to 6 30 pm Thursday beginning Jan. 11. Sponsored by Roots and Branches. (Jonathan 503-238-0780. ext. 244 ) (5/01) Youth HIV/STD Prevention P roject provides fun and educational programs along with counseling and testing to queer youth in a friendly, relaxed envi ronment. (503-872-9664) (5/01) YouthNet. a program of Love Makes a Family, offers tutonng and mentonng for lesbian, gay, bi and trans youth as well as for children of LGBT parents. (503-227 1981.)( 5/01) Southern Oregon: Youth The Sexual M in ority Youth Recreation Group o f Klam ath Falls provides support for gay, les bian. bi. trans and questioning youth and their allies (boytoy22@hotmail. com. 7 (5/01) S outhern O regon Youth O utreach (SOYO). a group for gay. lesbian, and bi youth aged 14-20 m eets on the first and Thursdays o f the m onth in Ashland (541 -488 6990 ) (5 /0 1 ) Washington Youth Teen to Teen Sexual M in ority Youth Program offers education, support and advocacy to gay, lesbian, bi and trans and questioning youth in Vancouver. Wash Meets 6-8 pm Tuesdays and 3 30-5 30 pm Thursdays at Cascade AIDS Protect, 1104 Mam St. Suite M-100 (Amanda 360-693 1 1 8 8 )( 5/01) Willamette Valley: Youth Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Q uestioning Youth Group fo r ages 13-18 offers support, information and fun Free, confidential, drop-m (4-6 pm Friday Amazon Community Center. 2700 H4yard S t. Eugene 5 4 1 684 3466) (5/01) St. James Lutheran Church, a reconciled in Lesbian, gay, b isexual, transgender youth g ro up fo r ages 25 and younger Christ congregation, welcomes all people for traditional liturgical worsfwp where we experience God's reconcil ing love that sets aII people free (9 am and 11 am m eets every Monday (5 pm M onday Komoma Center, 1414 Kincaid S t . Eugene 541-346-1134.) (5 /0 1 ) D ear N o a h ’ s D yke : Let your juices flow, Mama. Most sex researchers think it’s not urine you’re gushing but rather a fluid that comes from a gland located in the paraurethral sponge, located under the urethra and next to the vagina. Not all women ejaculate, but for envious readers who want to find their G-spots (a place you can touch to stimulate the sponge) and try it, Lesbian Sex author Joann Loulan gives directions. Here’s the gist of what she says in her book: The G-spot is about 2 inches up from the entrance of the vagina toward the front of the body. To find it, put your fingers inside your vagina with your fin gertips pressing upward and move your fingers up and down. The sponge swells when stimulated and might give you a pleasurable sensation—which also might feel like you have to pee. With continued stimulation, a fluid is produced in the gland and, through its ducts in the sponge, sometimes is sprayed out of the body via the urethra. Ejaculation often happens at a dif ferent time than orgasm. It might feel like a lot of liquid, usually a few tea spoonfuls to half a cup. Ms. Behavior’s advice: If your girl friend still seems squeamish after Loulan’s reassurances that it’s not urine she’s drinking, you can put tow els down and have her duck for cover before the flcxxJ. But positive rein forcement is always your best bet. Try feeding her a chocolate chip cookie just after you ejaculate. D ear M s . B ehavior : Every year, my boyfriend expresses discomfort at my request that our mar ried straight friends not bring their chil dren to our annual holiday brunch. The party is held at my teeny, Barbie-case sized apartment. Everything I own is made of fairy dust and toothpicks, and I don’t want to spend the day chas ing kids away from my treasures. I think I’m doing my friends a favor, giving them a chance to get away from their horrid tykes. They get to relax and not worry that Little Janey is ripping the heads off my vintage GI Joes. Boyfriend says I’m being rude. What do you say? — Leave the Brats at Home, It’s Christmas D ear L eave th e B rats at H ome , I t ’ s C h r ist m a s : If you’ve been making the same request for years, by now your friends understand you are a fussy homosexual and expect them to . make other arrangements for their children during your holiday cele bration. Brunch was invented by club-hopping, late-rising gay men; by definition, it excludes children, who usually arise by 7 a.m. and watch loud, frightening cartoons. Ms. Behavior adores children as much as the next dyke but doesn’t think they need to be invited everywhere. It’s true, too, that some exhausted parents use every social encounter as an opportuni ty for relax ation— assum ing other adults will pitch in and watch their kids— without regard for what might happen to your antique tidbits. If you’re inclined to offer your boyfriend a compromise, someday during the sum mer you can pretend to like children and play host to a small party for your friends and their offspring. Make it an outdoor event, like a barbecue or a picnic, so your silk sofa will remain untainted, and Midge and Skipper will be safe from grubby, insensitive fingers. Maybe if you’re lucky, you’ll meet a sensitive, artistic child among the brixxJ who reminds you of yourself as a young nel lie. in Write your confused and conflicted heart out to Ms. BEHAVIOR at MsBehavior@doI.com.
