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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 2001)
' juna 1.2001 Anawim Community of gay men meets weekly for Christian meditation and prayer. (7:30 pm Thursday. 503-281 0722.) (1 1 /0 0 Christ congregation, welcomes all people for traditional liturgical worship. (9 and 11 am Sunday. 1315 SW Park Ave. 503-227-2439.) (11/01) Bridgeport Community Church (U C O is a St. Philip Neri Catholic Church offers a gay-pos growing community of progressive, political people exploring and celebrating the Christian faith. We are multicultural, lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our chil dren are valued members. (10:30 am Sunday. 621 NE 76th Ave. 503-258-0992.) (6/01) itive community for Catholics and their friends. Mass at 7:30 pm Fridays followed by a social. (Paulist Center, 2408 SE 16th Ave. 503-231-4955.) ( 11/01) Metro: Youth Expression is a free art/expression support group for GLBT youth between 13 and 18 years oid who live in the Gresham area. Leam, grow and have fun! Sponsored by Roots and Branches. (5-7pm Friday. Jonathan 503-238-0780, ext. 244.) (6/01) St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has been wel coming all people since 1863. (12.1Opm 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.) ( 11/01) Community of St. Andrew invites all to join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship. (9:30 am Sunday. 806 NE Alberta St. 503281-4429.H U /01) Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't munity following Christ's teachings and celebrating diversity and truth without trappings for 75 years. Sunday school and child care available Potluck first Sundays. (10 am Sunday. 4525 SE Stark St. 503-234-7441. unityprtlnd@wwdb.org.) (11/01)- qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as a needle exchange service. It also has some transitional housing for youth 20 and younger as well as for youth who are HIV-positive and younger than 23. It also plays host to V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets), a self-support group for queer youth. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1236 SW Salmon St. 503-223-4121.) (6/01) Unity Church of Portland is an all-inclusive com Dignity 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.) (6/01) Directions Northwest (ECW R) supports GLBT Chnstians integrate faith and sexuality through scripture and fellowship. (PO Box 86383, Portland, OR 97286-0383. communities.msn.com/ directionnwportlandhomepage.) (6/01) University Park United Methodist Church is a Prids Project brings together Washington County member of the network of reconciling congregations and meets for worship at 10 am Sundays. (4775 N Lombard St. 503-289-7843.)(11/01) Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist. a Zion United Church of Christ, an open and 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 503-260-5792.) (6/01) welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service and children's religious education at 10:30 am. (1133 NE 181st Ave., Gresham. 503-665-2628. eastrose@teleport.com.) (.11/01) affirming congregation, is open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual people who wish to wor ship in a Christ-centered, warm, caring, m ultiage/race/cultural faith community. (11 am Sunday. 2025 NE 23rd Ave., Gresham. 503-665-8741.) (6/01) Estacada United Methodist Church Reconciling Congregation, where we really mean everyone is welcome. Sunday worship at 10:30 am. (204 SE Main St.. Estacada.) (6/01) Washington: Spirituality First Congregational United Church of Christ East Vancouver United Methodist Church. 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. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.)(11/01) Reconciling, welcoming. (10 am Sunday. 5701 MacArthur Blvd 360-693-4761 ourclarkcounty.columbian.com/273/.) (6/01) 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.) (11/01) Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center (SM Y R C ) offers drop-in computer access, pool tables and an informal place to hang out and plays host to weekly youth support groups including Windfire, Trans Youth Group and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative group). (4-8 pm Monday and Wednesday, 4 pm- midnight Friday and Saturday. 2100 SE Belmont St. 503-872-9664. www.smyrc.org.)(\M01) First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Two Sunday services, traditional and ‘ less First United Methodist Church of Portland, a SM ILE is a free education/support group for GLBT youth between 13 and 18. Leam, grow and have fun! Sponsored by Roots and Branches. (5-6.30 pm Thursday. Jonathan 503-238-0780, ext. 244.) (6/01) traditional" in an open and affirming congregation. (1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver. 360-693-1476.) (6/01) welcoming and reconciling congregation, believes no one is left out in God's family. GLBT potlucks are held monthly. (10:30 am Sunday. 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-228-3195. www.fumcpdx.org.)(11 /0 1 ) Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd. (10 am Sunday. 913 W. 13th St., Full Circle Temple is a place of worship for women Youth H IV /ST D Prevention Project provides fun and educational programs along with counseling and testing to queer youth in a friendly, relaxed environ ment. (503-872-9664.) (6/01) Vancouver. 360-695-1480.) (6/01) of all ages offering workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms and altars o f celebration, incorporat ing what you bring to share. (10 am-1 Opm Tuesday- Sunday. 3125 E Burnside St. 503-238-0675.) (6/01) Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist Fellowship a home fo r the liberal religious spirit. YouthNet. a program of Love Makes a Family, offers tutoring and mentoring for lesbian, gay. bi and trans youth as well as for children of LGBT parents. (503-227-1981.) (6/01) (9:15 and 11 am Sunday. 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver. 360-695-1891.)(6/01) The God Connection Center for Worship, Growth and Leadership invites you to celebrate your spirituality with the Revs. Casey and Berdell Moffett-Chaney. Liberal, practical: all are welcome. (1 0 am Sunday 4828 N E33rd Ave 503-481-7591.) Willamette Valley: Spirituality First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is an open and affirming congregation offer ( 11 / 01 ) ing worship and church school. Child care provided. W heelchair accessible. (10 am Sunday. 700ManonSt. NE, Salem. 503-363-3660.) (6/01) Grace Space, a multidenominational spiritual center led by the Rev. Stephanie Torres, holds Sunday evening celebrations. (5 pm. Friends o f Multnomah. 4312 SE Stark St. 503-287-3216.) ( 11/01) The Gay-Straight Alliance of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem meets for a potluck on the third Sunday of each month. (6 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503-363-8716.) (6/01) Integrity, the gay and lesbian ministry 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 N W 19th Ave. 503-289-1687.) (1 1/01) Interfaith Spiritual Community meets for inspira tional messages, children's celebrations and joy every Sunday at the Heart Center. We honor and celebrate all sacred paths, recognizing each person’s divine gifts and supporting spiritual growth, healing and enlightenment. (6-7:30 pm. 1578 Commercial St. SE, Salem. 503-763-6030.) (6/01) Interfaith Spiritual Center. Spiritual directors from various world religious traditions are available for guid ance. classes and retreats. (Second Floor, 3910 SE l l t h Ave. 503-233-2026. ext. 3. www.spintone.com/~isc. (11/01) M om ingsids United Mothodist 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.) (6/01) Com passionate Heart San g ha a lesbian and gay meditation group, meets in the Buddhist Vipasana tradi tion. (7:30-9 pm Wednesday. Flanders House, 2926 NE Flanders St. Jon 503-239-5539.) (11/01) Sw eat Spirit M etropolitan Community Church (M C C ) holds worship at 11 am Sundays followed by Lilith's Daughters is a place for goddesses, witches and wisdom women. Beginning group to travel through Starhawk s book Twelve Wild Swans. M eets second and fourth Fridays in Beaverton. (Grace Young 503-643-3209.) (11/01) coffee and fellowship as well as potluck lunches every second Sunday. (American Legion Hall, 4774 _ Lilac Lane NE. Salem. Mailing address: Pastor Ken Kerr. PO Box 12753, Salem, OR 97309 503-31 5 - 7923) M m m M Lincoln Street United Methodist Church is an Popular aingar Ajay fronts a now band called Embra on June 1 at Conan's Pub Meta no la Peace Community (United M ethodist) is a ‘ house church," bringing gay and straight together. (Daily prayer 720 am, Sunday gathering 6 pm. 2116 NE 18th Ave. 503-281-3697. www.tearsoup.com/metanoia.) (11/01) 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 seivice. (2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868 info@mccportland.com.)(11 /01 ) Potter's House M inistries Life Center. j Evangelical and charismatic Christian. (3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-775-5024.)(6/01) ] SisterSpirit offers women's spirituality celebrations, discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and classes. Schedule of events available All women are welcome (Suite 102, 3430 SE Belmont St. Mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207. k 503 736-3297. sistersp@teleport com.) (11/01) M Southm instsr Presbyterian Church is a challenging, supportive community that welcomes all people It is the first More Light Presbytenan Church in Oregon (10 am Sunday summer. 9 30 and 11 am Sunday winter 12250 SW Denney Road. Beaverton 503-644-2073.) (6/01) St. James Lutheran Church a reconciled m mmMmrn (6/oi) open and accepting congregation of progressive Christians. (9 am Sunday. 5145 SE Lincoln St. 503-231-1930 ) ( 1 1/01) « S M fKfcj 'G Southern Oregon: Youth The Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Group of Klamath Falls provides support for gay. lesbian, bi, trans and questioning youth and their allies. (boytoy22@hotmail. com.) (6/01) Southern Oregon Youth Outreach (SO YO ) a group for gay, lesbian, and bi youth between 14 and 20, meets on the first and Thursdays o f the month in Ashland. (541-488-6990.) (6/01) W ashington Youth Teen to Teen Sexual Minority 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 in Suite M l00 at Cascade AIDS Project. 1104 Main St. (Amanda 360-693-1188 ) (6/01 ) Willamette Valley: Youth Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth Group for ages 13 to 18 offers ^ support, information and fun. Free, confidential, drop- in. (4 6 pm Friday. Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard S t . Eugene. 541 -684 3466) ( 6 / 01 ) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth Group for ages 25 and younger meets eveiy Monday (5 pm. Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid S t . Eugene. 541-3461134 7(6/01) Rainbow Youth is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and their friends between 13 and 17 years old in the Salem-Keizer area. (503-581 -5535 7(11/01) j M f n a t |37 The outer limits Overbearing mother has boundary problems D ear M s . B ehavior : My mother is driv ing me crazy, and I don’t mean in the homophobic way you might expect from a woman with a flam ing nellie of a son. She recently outed me to our family den tist (moments before a root canal). If some one mentions plans to redecorate, she says, “Speaking of decora tors, my son is gay.” Every time she meets a man she suspects might be queer, she says: “You’re a homosexual, aren’t you? Would you like to meet my son?” I know I should be grateful for her support, and my friends all tell me they’re envious, but I’m mortified. How can I get her to stop? —Motricidol Max D ear M atricidal M ax : Mommy has boundary problems and needs a hobby. Tell her that you appreciate her love and support but that you know of others who need it more. The enthu siasm you find so humiliat ing might best be chan neled into charitable volun teer work. For instance, your mother could distrib ute condoms and dental dams at dance clubs or be a planted gay-supportive audience member on The Jerry Springer Show. You could encourage her to volun teer at a gay and lesbian community center, where she could hug young queers who are rejected after coming out to their own parents, or distribute how-to brochures about tribadism to baby dykes without a clue. The Boy Scouts of America probably would appreciate a heterosexual spokesper son, or she could start her own organization of Mothers Against Stupid Homophobes. She could become Ms. Behavior’s personal assistant and sort through thousands of missives from distressed and perplexed gay men and lesbians and bestow her blessing on their anguished heads. Maybe she could start a queer catering company and hire only gay male waiters— an endless source of dates for you— and specialize in huge, flamboyant phallocentric desserts. If she has other opportunities to be seen and appreciated for her support, perhaps she won’t inflict it all on you, spilling details of your personal life in inappropriate places and trying to find you a husband. But you probably will need to reassure her that you’re happy about being a nellie and that your wish for privacy isn’t moti vated by shame. D ear M s . B ehavior : Your recent letter from Disillusioned saying all gay rela tionships are fake and all about sex was really sad. My lover and I, who have been together for 28 years, share a full and happy life, and it’s not all about sex. We have many friends who are also happy lovers. Believing that love is not possible between two men sounds like brain washing by moralists who will try to demean any possibility of two men living happily together. The poor guy sounds like he has a strong case of internalized homophobia. If Disillusioned thinks he would be immediately happy in a heterosexual relationship, he is quite mistaken. He would carry his baggage with him. Perhaps Disillusioned expects too much from a relationship— that it will fulfill all his needs and be a bed of non demanding roses. I know people who run away after the first conflict with a partner, when infatuation is punctured by the sharp points of reality. Any worthwhile relationship requires honest self-examination and real caring. If you are in a relationship to be loved, it’s the wrong reason. It’s more about loving another than self ishly seeking an admirer. I see a lot of guys who are seeking acceptance and mistake it as love. They would be far better off if they looked in the honesty mirror and learned to accept the human realities and frailties in themselves and in their lovers. — Gay, Happy and In Love D ear G ay , H appy and I n L ove : Thank you and dozens of other happy homos who wrote in to affirm that beautiful love exists between men. jn Write your confused and conflicted heart out to Ms. B ehavior at MsBehavior@aol. com.
