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The
Lusbian Sew ing and Pro)act Group, a fun
social organization, m eets m C orvallis (Joan
541 9 2 8 5 7 4 5 M l 1/01)
The Lesbian Social Group m eets m Eugene to eat.
talk, laugh and w ork on protects ranging from sew ing to
artwork to photo album s (541-513-27543(11/01)
SPIRITUALITY
Evangelical and charism atic Chnstian. (3830 S E 62nd
Gay-Straight Alliance of the Unitarian
UnivarsaKst Congregation of Salem m eets for a
Ave 503 77550243(11101)
potluck on the third Sunday of each month. (6 pm
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SistorSpirit offers w om en's spm tuality celebrations,
d iscu ssio n groups, a drum m ing circle, w orksh o p s and
cla sse s. Schedule of events available. All w om en are
w elcom e (Suite 102. 3430 S E Belmont St Mailing
address: P O Box 9246. Portland. O R 97207
503-736-3297 sisterspQteleportcom .) (11/01)
Southmbiater Presbyterian Church is a chal
Ainsworth United Church o I Christ is a multi
lenging. supportive com m unity that w elcom es af peo
ple It is the first M o re Light Presbyterian C hurch m
O regon. (10 am Sunday summer. 9 30 and 11 am
Sunday wrflier 12250 S W Denney Road. Beaverton
racial, multicultural, open and affirm ing church. Su n day
503S44-2073.H 11/01)
Metro: Spirituality
w orship is at 10 am, and church school for children
runs concurrently. (2941 N E Ainsworth St.
5 0 3 2 8 4 8767 auccQteleport.com.) (11/01 )
Anawim Community of gay m en m eets w eekly for
C hnstian m editation and prayer. (7 30 pm Thursday.
503-281 0722.) (1 1/01)
Bridgeport Community Church (U C O is a
grow ing com m unity of progressive, political people
explonng and celebrating the C h n stian faith. W e are
multicultural, lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our chil
dren are valued m em bers. (1 0 3 0 am Sunday. 621 N E
76th Ave 503 258-0992 )1 11/01)
Com m unity of St. Andrew in vite s all to join a
d iv e rse C ath olic faith com m unity fo r praye r and fel
low ship. (9:30 am Sunday. 8 0 6 N E Alberta St.
50 3 281 4429.) (1 1 / 0 1 )
Dignity Portland m eets for M a s s on Su n d a ys
(503 262-6947.)( 11/01)
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universal!st. a
Interfaith Spiritual Community m eets for inspira
tional m essages, children's celebrations and joy every
Su n day at the Heart Center W e honor and celebrate all
sacred paths, recognizing each p e rso n 's divine gifts and
supporting spmtual growth, healing and enlightenment
(6-7 3 0 pm. 1578 Commercial St. SE. Salem.
503 76360303(11/01)
Morning side United Methodist Church is a rec
onciling congregation w here everyone is w elcom e to
participate m the full life of the congregation. (8 3 0 and
11 am Sunday 3674 12th St. SE. Salem
503-364 50133(11/01)
St. Jam as Lutheran Church, a reconciled in
C h rist congregation, w elcom es all people for traditional
liturgical w orship (9 and 11 am Sunday 1315 S W Park
Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church
(M C O holds worsfwp at 11 am Su n d ays followed by
Ave. 503-227-24393(11101)
coffee and fellow ship a s well a s potluck lunches every
St. Philip Nari Catholic Church offers a gay p o s
itive com m unity for C atholics and their fnends M a ss at
7 30 pm Fnd ays follow ed by a social. (Paulist Center,
2408 S E 16th Ave. 5 0 3 2 3 M 9 5 5 3 (11/01)
second Sunday. (Am erican Legion Hall. 4774 Lilac Lane
NE. Salem. Mailing address Pastor Ken Kerr. P O Box
12753. Salem. O R 97309. 503-315-79233( 11/01)
S t Stephan's Episcopal Church has been w el
com ing all people since 1863 (1 2 1 0 pm W ednesday
and 7 4 5 and 10 am Sunday Sunday school and chid
care at 10 am. S W 13th Avenue at Clay Street
50 3-223-64243(1 1/01)
Unity Church of Portland is an all-inclusive com
m unity follow ing C h rist's teachings and celebrating
diversity and truth without trappings for 75 years
Su n d ay sch o o l and child care available Potluck first
Su n d a ys (10 am Sunday 4525 S E Stark St
503 234-7441. umtyprtlndQwwdborg.) (11/01)
w elcom ing congregation,
offers Su n day service and
children's rekgrous educa
tion at 1 0 3 0 am.
(1133 N E 181st A ve.
Gresham 50 3 6 6 5 2 6 2 8 .
eastroseQteleport com.)
(
5090 Center St. N E 503-36387163(11/01)
11 / 01 )
Estacada United
m fu to o u i unuren
Reconciling
Congregation, w here
Metro: Youth
Expression is a free art/expression support group for
G L B T youth between 13 and 23 in G resham . Hang out
and have fun every Friday* Sp o n so re d by R oo ts and
Branches (Jonathan 503672-9664. ext. 20.7(11/01)
O utside In o p e rate s a clinic for anyone w ho ca n 't
qualify for the O re go n Health Plan a s well a s a nee
dle e xchange se rvice that
includes exchange for th ose
w ho inject horm ones. It also
h a s som e transitional h o u sin g
fo r youth 2 0 and yo u n ge r a s
well a s for youth w ho are H IV
positive and yo u n ge r than 23.
It a lso plays h o st to V O IC E S
(V o ice s of Individual and
C om m unity Em pow erm ent
l l e l ii n i t i e t f*kaaM»k
from the Stree ts), a se lf-su p
port gro u p for queer youth.
(10 am-6 pm Monday-Fnday.
1236 S W Salm on St.
503-223-41213(11/01)
w e really m ean everyone is
w elcom e Sunday w orship
at 10 30 am. (204 S E Mam
Pride Project brings together
W ashington C ounty lesbian,
S t . Estacada.
503 34 94 24 53(11 /01 )
gay. h . trans and questioning
youth to plan and attend m onth
First Congregational
United Church of
Christ is an open and
ly social events. A lso inform a
tion, referral, support and advo
cacy services for W ashington
affirm ing congregation in
the liberal C hnstian tradi
tion Sunday w orship is at
Singer Izetta Sm ith and musician Barbara Bernstein present a C D release concert
Sept. 28 and 29 at the Artichoke Backgate Theater
10:25 am. and church
school for children runs concurrently. (1126 S W Park
Ave 503-228 72193(11/01)
First United M ethodist Church o f Portland.
a w elcom ing and reco n cilin g co n gre gatio n , b e lie ve s
no on e is left out in G o d 's family. G L B T p o tlu ck s are
held m onthly. (10:30 am Su n d ay 1838 S W
Jefferson St. 50 3-228-3195 www fumcpdx.org.)
( 11 / 01 )
Full C ircle Temple is a place o f w o rsh ip for
w om en of all a g e s offering w o rk sh o p s, so n g and
drum circles, m editation ro o m s an d altars o f ce le
bration. incorporating w hat you b n n g to share.
(10 am -10 pm Tuesday-Sunday. 3 1 2 5 E Burnside
St 50 3 238-0675.) (11 /01)
The God Connection Center for Worship,
Growth and Leadership invites you to celebrate
your spmtuality with the R e vs C a se y and B erdef
Moffett C haney Liberal, practical; all are welcom e.
(10 am Sunday 4828 N E 33rd A ve 503-481-7591.)
( 11 / 01 )
Grace Space, a m ultidenom inational spm tual center
led by the R e v Stephanie Torres, h olds Su n d ay evening
celebrations. (5 pm Fnends o f Multnomah, 4312 S E
Stark St. 503-287-3216 )111/01)
Integrity, the gay and lesbian m inistry of the
Episcopal Church, m eets on the se co n d Friday of each
month m the M o m so n R oom at Trinity Catheckal
Euchanst is celebrated at 6 45 pm follow ed by a
potluck and fellow ship (147 N W 19th Ave
University Park United Methodist Church is a
m em ber o f the netw ork of reconciling congregations
and m eets for w orship at 10 am Su n d ays (4775 N
Lombard St. 503 28 9 -7 8 4 3 3 ( 11/01)
is a new. open and liberal religious com m unity on the
inner east side of Portland offering kitergenerational
se rvice s and religious education for children It w el
Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center
(SM Y R C ) offers drop-in com puter access, pool tables
com es m em bers of the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans-
gender com m unity W y east nurtures spm tual growth
and prom otes living by Unitarian Univetsalist principles
and an informal place to hang out and plays host to
w eekly youth support groups including Windfire. Trans
Youth G roup and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative
group). (4 6 pm Monday and Wednesday. 4 pm-
(4 pm Sunday 3915 S E Steele St. 503-777-3704
w w w w yeastpnw duuaorg) (5/02)
Zion United Church of Christ, an open and
affirm ing congregation, is open to gay. lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and heterosexual people w ho w ish to wor-
stop m a Chnst-centered. warm, caring,
m ultiage/race/cultural faith com m unity (11 am Sunday
2025 N E 23rd A v e . Gresham 50 36 6 5 8 7 4 1 3 (1 1 / 0 1 )
Washington: Spirituality
Reconciling, w elcom ing (10 am Sunday
5701 M a cA rth u rB M 3 6 06 93 476 1.
ourdarkcounty.Columbian com /273/3(1 1/01)
First C ongragathmnl Church, United Church
of Christ Two Su n d ay services, traditional and ‘ le ss
traditional" m an open and affirm ing congregation
(1220 N E 68th S t . Vancouver 3 6 0 6 9 3 14763(11/01)
second and last Sunday Suite E/F, 2200 Broadway
Vancouver 3606 95 -14 80 M ccgsQ aol com
www.mccgs.org.) (11/01)
meditation group, m eets m the Buddhist Vip asana tradi
Michael Ssrvstu s Unitarian UnivarsaKst
Fellowship, a hom e for the hberal religious spm t
tion (7 30 9 pm W ednesday Flanders House. 2926 N E
Flanders St Jon 503 239-5539 ) (11/01)
(10 am Sunday 4505 E. 18th St.. Vancouver
36 0695-18913(11/01)
open and accepting congregation of p ro gre ssive
Willamette Valley: Spirituality
Metanoia Peace Community (United M ethodist) is
First C o n gre gatio n al Church, United
Ch urch of Christ, is an o pe n and affirm ing c o n
a "h o u se church." bringing gay and straight together
gre ga tio n o ffe n n g w o rsh ip and church sc h o o l C h ild
(Daily prayer 7 2 0 am Sunday gathenng 6 pm
2116 N E 18th Ave 503 281 3697
www tearsoup com /metanoia ) (11/01)
ca re p ro vid e d W h e e lch a ir a c c e ssib le
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
First Congregational United Church of Christ
holds ecum enical Su n d ay m orning w orship se rvice s at
9 and 11 am Su n d ay school for children is held during
the 11 am w orship service (2400 N E Broadway
is an inclusive C hnstian community, an open and affirm
ing church (9 30 am Sunday summer 1 0 30 am
503-281-8868 mfoOmccportland com ) (11/01)
Youth H IV /ST D Prevention Project provides fun
and educational program s along with counseling and
testing to queer youth in a friendly, relaxed environ
ment (50367296643(11/01)
Youth Net a program of Love M a ke s a Family, offers
tutonng and m entoring for lesbian, gay. bi and trans
youth a s well a s for children of LG B T parents
(503-227 -19 81.701/0 1)
Southern Oregon: Youth
S o u t h e r n Oregon Youth Outreach (SO YO ) a
group (or gay. lesbian, and bi youth between 14 and 20.
meet on the first and Thursdays of the month ki
Ashland (541 4 8 8 6 9 9 0 7 (1 1 / 0 1 )
Washington: Youth
Tripie Point offers education, support and advocacy
to gay. lesbian, bi and trans and questioning youth in
Vancouver. W ash M e e ts 6-8 pm Tuesdays m the b a se
ment ' Vouth H ouse. 1112 Colum bia St. m Vancouver
(Joh
r 695 13253(5/02)
Willamette Valley: Youth
Lincoln Street United Methodist Church is an
C hristians (9 am Sunday 5145 S E Lincoln St
5 0 3 2 3 1 1 9 3 0 ) ( 1 1/01)
midnight Fnday and Saturday 2100 S E Belmont St.
5 0 3 6 7 2 9 6 6 4 www smyrc org.)(11/01)
Efts! Vancouver United M sttiodiit Church.
Metropolitan Community Church of tha
Gantts Shephard. (10 am every Sunday: 6 3 0 pm
Com passionate Heart Sangha. a lesbian and gay
Rainbow is a multicultural peer support and activity
group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning
youth. (4 30 pm W ednesday Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. 2400 N E Broadway.
503-281 88683(11/01)
Interfaith Spiritual Center. Spm tual directors from
11th Ave 503 233-2026. ext 3
www spmtone com/~isc. (11/01)
mollyQpndeproiect org.)
( 11 / 01 )
W y'aast Unitarian UnhmrsaMst Congregation
50 3 2 8 & 9 I1 I www m tegntyusaorg.) (11/01)
various w orld religious traditions are available for guid
ance. c la sse s and retreats (Second Floor, 3910 S E
County (MoHy 503-2605792
(10 am
Su n d ay 700 M ahon S t NE. Salem
5 0 3 3 6 3 3 6 6 0 3 (1 1 / 0 1 )
Sunday winter 4515 S W W est Hills Road. Corvallis
541-757-8122) (5/02)
Gey, ' *«bian. Bisexual. Transgender and
Questioning Youth Group for ages 13 to 18 offers
support, information and fun Free, confidential, drop-m.
(4-6 pm Fnday Amazon Community Center.
2700 FMyardSt . Eugene 541 684 3466 7(11/01)
Lesbian. Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth
Group 'o r ages 25 and younger m eets every M onday
(5 pm Komonia Center 1414 Kincaid S t . Eugene
5 4 i 34611343(11/01)
Rainbow Youth is a support group for gay. lesbian
bisexual transgender and questioning youth and their
fnends between 13 and 17 years old in the Salem
Keizer area (503 581 5 53 5 7 0 1 / 0 1 )
Cruising for a musing
It’s not the size of the ship,
it’s the motion of the ocean
D ear M s . B ehavio r :
I’ve heard of gay
and straight cruise
lines, but are there bi
cruise lines?
Also, I’d like to
weigh in about men
with small penises.
I’ve never let a man
enter me anally, but
I’ve inserted a small
vibrator and loved it.
When I make my
maiden voyage into
the outback, I would
much rather have a
small penis in there
to open things up gently.
Also, I love to blow small men. I
can fit the whole thing in my mouth,
sometimes balls and all, and give
ecstatic deep throat.
Finally, a nutrition-related ques
tion: When I was a meat eater, it
seemed like my penis was longer,
thicker and stiffen Are there specific
foods or supplements a vegetarian can
use to regain this former condition?
Love ya, Ms. Behavior!
— Charles
D ear C harles :
Ms. Behavior’s exper
tise does not extent to
the queer (or semiqueer)
travel industry. Perhaps
you’ve confused her with
Julie McCoy from The
Love Boat, an entirely dif
ferent perky, helpful
woman. Ms. Behavior has
a better haircut and an
alternative understanding
of the word “cruise.”
If bi cruises don’t
exist, it’s probably because bisexuality
is an imaginary state. It’s hard even to
understand the appeal of a bi cruise; it
sounds like purgatory on choppy
waters without the benefit of
Dramamine. You’re better off setting
sail with a particular gender in mind.
Actually, you don’t sound very bi.
You fantasize about being entered by a
man with a Lilliputian penis and seem
to savor the size, shape and flavor of
balls. But it doesn’t sound as if your
taste buds extend themselves to
equally luscious labia.
Never mind the benefits of low
cholesterol; penis size, thickness and
stiffness definitely is increased by large
portions of red meat. Not from eating
it, of course, but from lots of repetitions
of lifting it repeatedly with your dick.
D ear M s . B ehavio r :
My ex-boyfriend Alan and I are on
favorable terms. But when we speak,
he puts on this fake voice and says:
“I’m great, really great. I’m dating four
hunky men. One of them is an under
wear model. I’m having so much fun.”
He tells me all the amazing things
he’s done with our house since I
moved out, all the expensive items
he’s bought and all the fancy people
he’s become close with since the
demise of our rela
tionship. This feels
weird to me, espe
cially because I go
out of my way to
spare him the details
of my life.
I have a quietly
happy existence. 1
have a fulfilling new
relationship with a
man who is very,
very right for me and
a solid career.
If I discussed the
details, even cursori
ly, about my own
sense of contentment lately, I’m pretty
sure it would hurt Alan’s feelings. He
and I had hot sex, but in most ways I
was not happy in the relationship.
Alan’s comments feel mean-spirit
ed, like he’s intentionally trying to
hurt me. But if 1 bring this issue up
with him, he’ll say I’m just jealous.
I’ve seriously considered this pos
sibility and truly do not think that’s
the case. Also, I’m not very interest
ed in a deep relationship with him,
just a cordial one. We work in the
same industry and see each other
occasionally, so I don’t
want to get into a huge
argument.
I really don’t under
stand why he’s acting so
weird. Shouldn’t he
spare me every little
detail of his love life?
Should I ask him to be
more respectful of appro-
^
priate topics, as I feel 1
have been?
Should I tell him to
stuff a sock in it? Or
should I just suffer the stupidity of his
comments silently?
Thanks for your help with this. I
read your column avidly.
— Avoiding Alan
D ear A v o id in g A l a n :
People who are happy don’t gloat
about their joy.
If they date panty models, they
don’t have to talk about it, although
they might tape a Fruit of the Loom
ad to their refrigerator. It’s a relief
Alan didn’t specify that his boyfriend
models Calvin Klein panties; you
probably couldn’t have ignored a lie
of that magnitude.
Alan still has feelings for you.
Confronting him about his dumb
attempts to hurt you won’t do any
good.
Eventually, his fake attempts to
sound upbeat will resound loudly in
his own ears, especially if you don’t
respond. Don’t Hither trying to retali
ate, unless you think you’re the rein
carnation of Dorothy Parker.
Otherwise, your quietly happy exis
tence is more pointed than any smart
remark you might come up with. JH
Write your confused and conflicted heart < rut
to Ms. B ehavior at MsBeha* nQatJ m.
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