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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 2002)
may 17.2002» Jsst and rafting (Mailing address PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 503-452-5680 vnxMadventuregroup.org.) (5/02) BiNet Oregon the state's bisexual and pofyamory com munity-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regwnal summer gatherings (503-680-7958 BiNetORQpoint11ash.com. BiN etO rpomt8ash.com.) (5/02) Cycling Leebiant in Portland (C U P S ) meets twice monthly fo r bicycle rides followed by coffee/break- fast. All nding levels welcome. (503-254-6971.) (11/02) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible fo r providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcome. (503-285-5765 after 10 am.) (5/02) The Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players (503-380-1020. pgw ggQ yahoocom .)(\U 02) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mushroom hunting, skiing, hot sponging and just about any other activity you can dream up Occasional weekend camp ing. (Kim 541 484-2147 kimsQefn.org wwwoutdoorgroup.org.) (5/02) Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Euqene. (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank . 541 -484-6259 or Sadie 541 -485-3282) (5/02) The Eugene G LB T Tennis Group gets together once a week to play for fun and exercise Open to all ages and skill levels. (kfranken8Qyahoo.com.) Willamette Valley Social K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs Confluence! The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Sundays at Unitarian who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month. (503-285 2 9 8 6 ) (5/02) Universalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 conDuenceQadicom.) (5/02) Potter's House Ministries offers dancing every third Saturday of the month (7-10 pm 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-775-5024.H W /02) Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bi community and fnends in the Portland metropolitan area offers an open division and a women's division and are affiliated with the North American Gay Amateur A thletic Alliance. (503-450-9999 wwwportlandgaysoftballcom .) (11 /02) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 503 234-9944 www rdrop.com /users/ram blers) (5/02) Ski Out. a group of lesbians, gay men. and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing tnps on Mount Hood, (www skiout.org.) (5/0?) Swim Team for the gay and lesbian community offers coached workouts fo r all skill levels at the M etropolitan Learning Center pool Improve health and technique while socializing. (64 5 -8 15 pm Thursday 2033 NW Glisan St. 503-245-5854 swimpdxQyahoo com or gbay214Q yahoocom .)( 11/02) Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games VI, the largest participatory sporting and cultural festival in the world, which will be held Nov. 2-9. 2002. in Sydney. Australia (503-223-1100) (5/02) Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women and men of all skill levels to play at University of Portland (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210)( 5/02) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of Proiect Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS (503-493-0288) (5/02) Trillium Morris Dancers welcomes all orientations and genders to join in a vigorous and celebratory English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal summer performances. (6:30 pm Monday 503-234-4594 momsQeastsidewebsites com www eastsidewebsites com /m orris.) (11 /0 2 ) Recreational Women's Basketball every Monday night through June 10. 2002 at James John Elementary School Gym Newcomers welcome (7:15-8.30pm 7439 N Charleston St. $2 play fe e ) (11 /02) Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups Call for schedule (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 488-6990 lambdacntrQaol com. www aelcca org.) (5/02) Washington: Social Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a place to gather in Vancouver fo r social con tact and resources (309 W 12th Ave 360-695-1325. ext 332 www gayvancouverwa org.) (5/02) Church, meets every second Friday of the month in the Momson Room at Trinity Cathedral Eucharist is cele brated at 6 45 pm followed by a potluck and fellowship (147 NW 19th Ave. 503-28&91I1. www integntyusa.org.) (5/02) Interfaith Spiritual Canter. 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. www.spintone.com /~isc.) (5/02) with worship, children's school and child care ( I I am Sunday 3300 SE Woodward S t 503-238-1337 wwwwavedyucc.org.) (5/02) Momingsida United Methodist Church is a rec Zion United Church of Christ, an open and affirm 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. O R 97309 503-315-7923X 5/02) mg congregation, is open to gay. lesbian, bi. trans and heterosexual people who wish to worship in a Christ- centered. warm, caring, m ultiage/race/cultural faith com munity (11 am Sunday 2025 NE 23rd Ave.. Gresham 503-665-8741.) (5/02) Washington: Spirituality Metropolitan Community Church of Portland East Vancouver United Methodist Church. meets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm on the second Friday of the month at the Fifth Street M arket food court in Eugene All women welcome (Bonnie 541-683-2793.) (5/02) holds ecumenical Sunday morning worship services at 9 and 11 am. Sunday school for children is held during the 11 am worship service. (2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868 infoQm ccportlandcom .) (5/02) Reconciling, welcoming (10 am Sunday 5701 M acArthur B M . 360-693-4761 ourclarkcounty Columbian com /273/.) (5/02) The Lesbian Sewing and Project Group, a fun social organization, meets in Corvallis. (Joan 541 -928-5745.) (5/02) Portland Center for Spiritual Growth invites you The Lesbian Social Group meets in Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and work on projects ranging from sewing to artwork to photo albums. (541-513-2754) (5/02) Salem's Lesbian Pottuck Group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Location vanes fo r this casual, social gathering. (salempotluckQhotmail com.) (05/02) SPIRITUALITY Metro: Spirituality Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a m ultira cial. m ulticultural, open and affirming church. Sunday worship is at 10 am, and church school for children runs concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-284-8767. auccQ teleport.com ) (5/02) Anawim Community o f gay men meets weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer. (7.30 pm Thursday 503-281-0722.) (5/02) Bridgeport Community Church (U C C ) is a grow ing community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Chnstian faith We are multicultural, lesbian, gay, bi and straight, and our children are valued members (10:30 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave 503-258-0992) (5/02) Community of St. Andrew invites a lfto join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship. (9:30 am Sunday 806 NE Alberta St. 503-281-4429.)( 5/02) Compassionate Heart Sangha 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 5 5 3 9 ) ( 5/02) Dignity Portland meets fo r Mass on Sundays (503-262-6947.) (5/02) Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist a wel coming congregation, offers Sunday service and children's religious education at 10 30 am. (1133 NE 181st Ave., Gresham 503-6652628 eastroseQteleporl com ) (11/02) Estacada United Methodist Church Reconciling Congregation where we really mean everyone is welcome Sunday worship at 10:30 am (204 SE Mam S t . Estacada 503 349-4245) (5/02) Faith United Methodist Church is a welcoming community o f Christians in Troutdale that values and encourages all people in finding a place of belonging in the family of God. Sunday worship at 10:15 am: Adult Education at 9 am: children and youth at 10 30 am Wednesday Prayers 6-6 30 pm. (27400 SE Stark St.. Troutdale 503-661 4520 ) (11 /02) First Congregational United Church of Christ is an open and affirming congregation in the liberal Christian tradition Sunday worship at 10 25 am: church school fo r children runs concurrently ( I I 26 SW Park Ave 503 228 7219 ) (5/02) First Unitarian Church of Portland is an open and affirming liberal religious community offenng a wide range of programs to nurture spmtual growth and com munity Sunday services at 9 and 10 45 am (1011 SW 12th Ave. 503 2286389 www firstunitananportland org .) (5/02) First United Methodist Church of Portland a welcoming and reconciling congregation, believes no one is left out m God's family Sexual mmonty potlucks are held monthly (10 30 am Sunday 1838 SW Jefferson S t 5 0 3 22 8 3 1 9 5 www fumepdx o rg ) (5/02) Full Circle Temple is a place of worship for women of all ages offering workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms and altars o f celebration, incorporating what you bring to share (10 am -10 pm Tuesday Sunday 3125 E Burnside S t 503 2380675 ) (5/02) Metanola Peace Community (United Methodist) is a to celebrate your spintuality with the Revs. Casey and Berdell M offett-Chaney Liberal, practical; all are wel come. (10:30 am Sunday. 4828 NE 33rd Ave. 503-481-7591.)(5 /0 2 ) onciling congregation where everyone is welcome to participate in the full Nfe of the congregation. (8 30 and 11 am Sunday 3674 12th St. SE. Salem 503-364-5013.H 5 /02 ) Swaat Spirit Metropolitan Community Church (M C C ) holds worship at 11 am Sundays followed by YOUTH____________ | Lincoln Streat United Methodist Church is an open and accepting congregation of progressive Christians. (9 am Sunday. 5145 SE Lincoln St. 503-231 -1930X 5/02) tionai 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 spintual growth and healing (6-7.30pm 1578 Commercial St. SE. Salem 503-763-6030) (5/02) Wy'east Unitarian Universalist Congregation is an open and hberal religious community offenng mtergen- erational services and religious education for children It welcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans members Nurtures spintual growth and promotes living by Unitarian Universalist principles (4 pm Sunday 3915 SE Steele St. 503-777-3704 www wyeast pnw duua.org.) (5/02) The Lesbian Connection (TL C ) Lunch Bunch Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time Call or email for a copy o f the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-2002. lgcoregonQaol.com.) (5/02) W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay. lesbian, tx and trans people of all abilities and interests. (503-239-7705. w w w portlandfrontrunners org.) (5/02) Integrity, the gay and lesbian ministry of the Episcopal Waverty Heights Congregational United Church of Christ is an open and affirming community "house church." bringing gay and straight together (Daly prayer 7 20 am. Sunday gathering 5 pm. 2116 NE 18th Ave 503-281-3697. www tearsoup com/metanoia ) (5/02) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian. gay or bi experience. (Cary 503-363-6036. manonberrysalonQaol.com.) (5/02) The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ins welcome anytime (4030 NE Halsey S t Mailing address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438. bowlpdxQ aolcom w w w pdxtxywl.com.) (5/02) to offenng ways to experience Spirit Sunday everxng cele brations with Rev Stephanie Torres. Conscious Breathing experiences, Chanting. Healing Services. Medrtation class es and a miracles study group (5 pm Bridgeport Community Church. 621 NE 76th Ave. 503-287-3216.) (5/02) Abundant Life Center. A New Thought Community for spintual awakening, transforming lives through love A safe place where children team to embody spintual pnnciples. (10:30 am Sunday 10009 NE Ninth Ave Vancouver 360-573-2626.) ( 5/02) The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339. kelravQrdrop.com.) (5/02) Out Dancing teaches dancing fo r same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes fo r different dance styles start the first Friday and first Sunday o f each month. (503 236-5129 out_dancmgQyahoo.com) (5/0 2 ) Grace Space is a New Thought spiritual center dedicated — t |35 First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less traditional' in an open and affirming congregation. Metro: Youth Clackamas County Sexual Minority Youth Connection (C O S M Y O provides opportunities for gay. lesbian, bi. trans and questioning people 23 and younger to get together for free, fun and supportive social activities. Also one-on-one support, information and referrals to Clackamas County service providers (503-969-0060 cosmycyouthQyahoo.com.) (5/02) Expression is a free art/expression support group for queer youth between 13 and 23 in Gresham Hang out and have fun every Friday1 Sponsored by Roots and Branches. (Jonathan 503-872-9664. ext. 28.) (5/02) Flavors, a program of M ultiQueer and Brother to Brother, is a social support group for LGBTQ youth of color age 24 and under M eets every other Sunday for food and socializing. Regular events and activities. (Des 503-228-3892 o r desQImfamily org Stephan 503-417-7991 o r hey_stephanQhotmail com.) (11/02) Portland Church of Religious Science is a The Gay, Lasbian and Straight Education Networfc fights to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools (12700 SW North Dakota St.. Suite 180. »129. Tigard. OR 97223. 503-525-1177 o r 503-93& 56I4 gisenorQaol com.) (5/02) liberal, open, progressive New Thought community welcoming everyone to dis cover the spirit within. Change your thinking, change your lifel (10 am Sunday meditation. 1030 am service and junior church. 6 30 pm Wednesday prayer circle 3983 NE 112th Ave 503-261 -0677.) (5/02) MultiQueer a program of Love Makes A Family, pro vides advocacy to LGBTQ youth O ffers resources and support m the community and the school systems, with a focus on support for youth o f color. (Des 503-228- 3892 o r desQlmfam ily.org.) (11 /02) Outsida In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qual ify fo r the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that includes those who inject hor mones. Can provide transitional housing fo r youth 20 and younger as well as for those HIV+ and younger than 23. Also plays host to VO ICES (Voices o f Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets), a self- support group for queer youth Needs volunteers o f ak ages (10 am-6 pm Monday-Fnday. 1132 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3801 w w w .outsideinorg) (5/02) Portland Radical Faeries meet twice a month with potlucks and cir cles at the full moon and the new moon. Open to all men seeking alternative spintual growth and commu nity. Coffee hours start 9:30 am Saturdays at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave (503-235-0826 otterQpcez.com.) (5/02) Pride Project bongs together W ashington County lesbian, gay. bi. trans and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social events Also inform ation, referral and advocacy services in W ashington County. (M olly 503-260-5792 m ollyO pndeproiect org.) (5/02) Potter's House Ministries is an open, Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center (SM YR C) offers drop-m computer access, pool tables affirming. Bible-explonng congregation with specific outreach in the gay and les bian community. Offers dancing from 7-10 pm every third Saturday (1045 am Sunday 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-775-5024.) (5/02) and an informal place to hang out Plays host to weekly youth support groups including Wmdfire, Trans Youth Group and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative group) (4-8 pm Monday and Wednesday. 4 pm-rmdnight Friday and Saturday 2100 SE Belmont St 503-872-9664 www.smyrc.org.) (5/02) SisterSpirit offers women's spintuality celebrations, discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and classes Schedule of events available All women are welcome (Suite 102. 3430 SE Belmont S t Mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 972C7. 503-736-3297 sisterspQ teleportcom .) (5/02) Southminster Presbyterian Church is a challenging, supportive community that welcomes al people It is the first More Light Presbyterian Church xi Oregon (10 am Sunday summer. 9 30 and I I am Sunday wmter 12250 SW Denney Road. Beaverton 503-644-2073 ) (5/02) St. Janies Lutheran Church a reconciled in Chnst congregation, welcomes all people for traditional liturgi cal worship (9 and 11 am Sunday 1315 SW Park Ave 503 227-2439 ) (5/02) St. Philip Neri Catholic Church offers a gay post live community for Catholics and their fnends Mass at 7:30 pm Fridays followed by a social (Pauhst Center. 2408 SE 16th Ave 503-231-4955) (5/02) St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has been wel coming all people since 1863 (1210 pm Wednesday and 745 and 10 am Sunday Sunday school and child care at 10 am Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street 503-223-6424) (5/02) God's Holy Territory. A spirit-filled worship expen> Youth HIV/STD Prevention Project provides fun and educational programs along with counseling and testing to queer youth in a friendly, relaxed environment. (503-872-9664.) (5/02) ence, seeking God for holiness and wholeness For gay. lesbian, bi. trans and straight. Everyone welcome1 (11 am Sunday. 7 pm Wednesday Bible study and prayer 7807 NE 30th S t . Vancouver 360-885-9461. gm bear68Qnetzeronet.) (5/02) Southern Oregon Youth Outreach (S O Y O ) a Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd. (10 am every Sunday. 6 3 0 pm second and group for gay. lesbian, and bi youth between 14 and 20. meets on the first and Thursdays of the month in Ashland (5 4 1 -488-6990 ) (5/02) (1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver 360-693-1476 vanuccQaol com.) (5/02) last Sunday Suite E/F. 2200 Broadway. Vancouver 360695-1480 MccgsQaol com www m ccgs.org.) (5/02) Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist Fellowship a home for the liberal religious spmt (10 am Sunday 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver 360-695-1891) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Youth Washington Youth Triple Point offers education, support and advocacy to gay. lesbian, bi. trans and questioning youth m Vancouver, Wash M e e t' 6-8 pm Tuesdays m the base ment o f Youth House, 1112 Columbia St m Vancouver (John 360-695-1325.) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Spirituality First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is an open and affirming congregation offer Willamette Valley: Youth ing w orshfi and church school Child care provided Wheelchair accessible (10 am Sunday 700 M anor St. NE. Salem 503 363-3660) (5/02) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth Group for ages 13 to 18 offers Unity Church of Portland is an all-inclusive commu First Congregational United Church of Christ nity following Chnst 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 umtyprtlndQwwrto org.) (5/02) is an inclusive Chnstian community, an open and affirm ing church (9 30 am Sunday summer. 10 30 am Sunday winter 4515 SW West HiUs Road. Corvalks 541 757-8122) (5/02) University Park United Methodist Church is a Gay-Straight Alliance of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem meets for a member of the network of reconciling congregations and meets for worship at 10 am Sundays (4775 N Lombard S t 503 289 7 8 4 3 ) (5/02) potluck on the third Sunday of each month (6 pm 5090 Center S t NE 5 0 3 363-8716X 5/02) Interfaith Spiritual Community meets for mspira support, information and fun Free, confidential, adult facilitated (Drop in 4-6 pm Fnday Amazon Community Center. 2700 H^yard S t . Eugene 541-684 3466 ) (5/02) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth Group for ages 25 and younger meets every Monday (5 pm Komona Center 1414 Kincarf S t. Eugene 541 346 1134 ) (5/02) Rainbow Youth is a support group for gay. lesbian, bi. trans and questioning youth and their fnends between 13 and 17 years old m the Salem Keizer area (503-581 -5535.) (5/02) 4
