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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
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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
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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)
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