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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 7, 2002)
ju iw 7, 'YOT? The Lesbian Equsstrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@rdrop com ) (5/02) Lesbian Garden Chib is a group of women who love gar dens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time Call or email for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Kathe503-909-2002 lgcoregon@aolco m .)(tt/0 2 ) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday o f each month. Also a m onthly dance social. (503-236-5129 out_dancmg@yahoocom) (11 /02) The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Drop-ins welcome anytime (4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438 bowlpdx@aol.com. www.pdxbowl com.) (5/02) W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner, Portland Frontrunners welcome gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests. (503-819-4626 www port landfron trunnersorg) (5/02) Potter's House Ministries offers dancing every third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-775-5024) ( tt/0 2 ) Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay, lesbian and bi community and friends in the Portland metropolitan area, offers an open division and a women's division and are affiliated with the North Amencan Gay Amateur A thletic Alliance (503-450-9999 www portlandgaysoftball com.) ( 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/ramblers ) (5/02) Ski Out. a group of lesbians, gay men. and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May fo r downhill skiing tnps on Mount Hood (www skiout org.) (5/02) 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 (645-8 15 pm Thursday 2033 NW Glisan St 503-245-5854 swimpdx@yahoo.com or gbay214@yahoo com.) (11 /02) Team Oregon is form ing fo r Gay Games VI, the largest participatory sporting and cultural festival in the work), 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 Project 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 onentations and genders to join in a vigorous and celebratory English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal summer performances (6 3 0 pm Monday 503 234-4594 moms@eastsidewebsites com. www eastsidewebsites.com/moms.) (11 /02) Recreational Women's Basketball every Monday night through June 10. 2002 at James John Elementary School Gym Newcomers welcome (7:15-8 30 pm 7439 N Charleston St. $2 play fee J (11 /02) Southern Oregon; Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups Call for schedule. (717 Siskiyou B lv d . Ashland. OR Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 wwwabdellis org.)(11 /0 2 ) Washington: Social Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a place to gather in Vancouver for social con tact and resources (309 W 12th Ave 360-695-1325. ext 332. www gayvancouverwa.org.) (5/02) W illamette Valley: Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 confkience@aol com.) (5/02) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion o f books touching on the les bian, gay or bi experience (Cary 503-363-6036 manon- berrysabn@aol.com.) (5/02) The Lesbian Connection (TL C ) Lunch Bunch 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) The Lesbian Sewing and Project Group, a fun social organization, meets in Corvallis. (Joan 5 4 1-928-5745.) (5/02) 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 J (5/02) Salem's Lesbian Potluck Group meets the second Wednesday o f each month at 6:30 pm Location varies fo r this casual, social gathering. (salempotluck@hotmall.com.) (05/02) SPIRITUALITY M etro: Spirituality Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multi racial, m ulticultural, open and affirming church Sunday worship is at 10 am. and church school for ohildren runs concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-284-8767. aucc@teleport.com.) (5/02) Anawim Community of 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 exploring and celebrating the Christian 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 0 9 9 2 ) (5/02) 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. 503-281-4429.) (5/02) Compassionate Heart Sangha. a lesbian and gay meditation group, meets in the Buddhist Vipasana tradi tion. (730-9 pm Wednesday Flanders House. 2926 NE Flanders St Jon 503-239-5539 ) (5/02) Dignity Portland meets for Mass on Sundays (503-262-6947 J (5/02) Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist a wel coming congregation, offers Sunday service and children's religious education at 10:30 am. (1 133 NE 181st Ave . Gresham 503-665-2628 eastnose@teleportcom.)(\U02) Estacada United Methodist Church Reconciling Congregation, where we really mean supportive community that welcomes all people It is the first More Light Presbyterian Church ki Oregon. (10 am Sunday summer. 9 30 and 11 am Sunday winter 12250 SW Denney Road. Beaverton 503-644-2073.) (5/02) Lincoln Street United Methodist Church is an congregation, welcomes all people for traditional liturgi cal worship. (9 and 11 am Sunday. 1315 SW Park Ave 503-227-2439.) (5/02) St. James Lutheran Church, a reconciled in Christ open and accepting congregation of progressive Chnstians. (9 am Sunday 5145 SE Lincoln St. 503-231 -1930.) (5/02) St. Philip Neri Catholic Church offers a gay posi Metanoia Peace Community (United Methodist) is a tive 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) (5/02) "house church," bringing gay and straight together (Daily prayer 720 am. Sunday gathenng 5 pm. 2116 NE 18th Ave 503-281-3697 www. tearsoupcom/metanoia.) (5/02) St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has been wel coming 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.) (5/02) 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 service (2400 NE Broadway 503-281 -8868. info@mccportland.com.)(5/02) Unity Church of Portland is an allnnclusive community Portland Center for Spiritual Growth invites you 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 unifyprtlnd@wwdb o rg )(5/02) to celebrate your spirituality with the Revs Casey and Berdell Moffett-Chaney. Liberal, practical: all are wel come (10:30 am Sunday 4828 NE 33rd Ave. 503-481 -7591.) (5/02) University Park United Methodist Church is a Portland Church of Religious Science is a liber al. open, progressive New Thought community welcom ing everyone to discover the spirit within Change your thinking, change your life! (10 am Sunday meditation, 10:30 am service and junior church, 6:30 pm Wednesday prayer circle. 3983 NE 112th Ave. 503-261-0677.) (5/02) member of the network of reconciling congregations and meets for worship at 10 am Sundays (4775 N Lombard St. 503-289-7843.) (5/02) Waveriy Heights Church (U C C ) is open and affirm ing with worship, children's school and child care. (10 am Sunday 3300 SE Woodward St. 503-238-1337. www. waverlyucc org ) ( 11/02) Portland Radical Faeries meet twice a month with potlucks and circles at the full moon and the new moon Open to all men seeking alternative spintual growth and community. Coffee hours start 9:30 am Saturdays at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse, 201 SE 12th Ave (503-235-0826 otter@pcezcom.) (5/02) Wy'east Unitarian Universalist Congregation is an open and liberal religious community offenng intergen- erational services and religious education for children. It welcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans members. Nurtures spintual growth and promotes living by Unitarian Universalist pnnciples (4 pm Sunday 3915 SE Steele St. 503-777-3704 www wyeastpnwd.uuaorg.)(5/02) Potter's House Ministries is an open, affirming. Bible-explonng congregation with specific outreach in the gay and lesbian community. O ffers dancing from 7-10 pm every third Saturday (10 45 am Sunday 3830 SE 62nd Ave. 503-775-5024.) (5/02) Zion United Church of Christ, an open and affirm ing congregation, is open to gay. lesbian, bi. trans and heterosexual people who wish to worship in a Christ- centered. warm, canng, m ultiage/race/cultural faith com munity. (11 am Sunday 2025 NE 23rd Ave.. Gresham. 503-665-8741.) (5/02) SisterSpirit W ashington Spirituality offers women's spri- tuality celebra tions. discussion groups, a drum ming circle, work shops and class es. Schedule of Abundant Life Center. A New Thought Community for spiritual awakening, transforming lives through love. A safe place where children team to embody spintual pnnciples. (10 30 am Sunday. 10009 NE Ninth A v e . Vancouver. 360-573-2626)(5/02) East Vancouver United Methodist Church. Reconciling, welcoming (10 am Sunday 5701 MacArthur Blvd 360-693-4761 ourclarkcounty columbian.com/273/.) (5/02) First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less traditional" in an open and affirming congregation. (1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver 360-693-1476 vanucc@aol. com.) (5/02) God's Holy Territory. A spnt- filled worshp experience, seeking God for holiness and wholeness For gay. lesbian, bi. trans and straight. Everyone welcome1 ( I t am Sunday. 7 pm Thursday Bible study and prayer 1500 NE 49th St . Vancouver 360-8859461 gmbear€8@netzero net.) First Congregational United Church of Christ is an open and affirm ing congregation in the liberal Chnstian tradition Sunday worship at 10 25 am: church school fo r children runs concurrently (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228- 7219.) (5/02) Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd. (10 am every Sunday. 6 3 0 pm second and last Sunday Suite E/F. 2200 Broadway, Vancouver 360-695-1480 Mccgsffaol com www.mccgs.org) (5/02) an open and affirming liber al religious community offer ing a wide range of programs to nurture spmtual growth, community and social jus tice Sunday services at 9 and 10 45 am through June 9; 10 am June 16-Sept 1. (1011 SW 12th Ave 503-228-6389 www firsturutananporttandorg ) (5/02) gation, believes no one is left out in God's family Sexual m inority potlucks are held monthly (10 30 am Sunday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503 228-3195 www fumcpdx.org ) (5/02) Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday Full Circle Temple is a place o f worship for morning in Eugene. (9 am 15th and Agate Hank 5 4 1 484 6259 or Sadie 5 4 1 485-3282) (5/02) women of all ages offering workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms and altars of celebration, incorporating what you bnng to share (10 am-10 pm Tuesday Sunday 3125 E Burnside S t 503 238 0 6 7 5 )(5/02) Grace Space s a New Thought spiritual center dedi cated to offering ways to experience Sprit Sunday evening celebrations with Rev Stephanie Tones. Conscious Breathing experiences. Chanting. Healing Services. Meditation classes and a miracles study group (5 pm Bridgeport Community Church. 621 NE 76th Ave 503 287-3216)(5/07) — potluck on the third Sunday of each month (6 pm 5090 Center St NE. 503-363-8716 ) (5/02) interfaith Spiritual Community meets for inspira tional messages, children's celebrations and joy every Sunday at the Heart Center. We honor and celebrate a l sacred paths, recognizing each person's divine gifts and supporting spiritual growth and healing (6-7 30 pm. 1578 Commercial St. SE. Salem 503-763-6030) (5/02) iio n im ^ u d r U m trd M rtk o d itt ^^hurc^i is a recon ciling congregation where everyone is welcome to partici pate in the full life of the congregation (8 30 and I I am Sunday 3674 12th St SE. Salem. 503-364-5013.) (5/02) Sweat Spirit Metropolitan Community Church (M C C ) holds worship at 11 am Sundays followed by coffee and fellowship as wed 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.)(5/02) YOUTH M etro: Y outh Clackamas County Sexual Minority Youth Connection (C O S M Y Q 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 Friday! Sponsored by Roots and Branches. (Jonathan 503-872-9664, ext 28.) (5/02) Flavors, a program of MuKiQueer and Brother to Brother, is a social support group for sexual minority youth of color 24 and younger Meets every other Sunday for food and socializing Regular events and activities (Des 503-228-3892 or des@lmfamily org. Stephan 503-417-7991 or hey_stephan@hotmailcom.)(U/Q2) The Gay, Lasbian and Straight Education Network fights to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools (12700 SW North Dakota St.. Suite 180. *129. Tigard. OR 97223. 503-525-1177 or 503-936-5614 glsenoi@aol.com.) (5/02) MultiQuoor a program of Love Makes a Family, pro vides advocacy to sexual mmonty youth. O ffers resources and support in the community and the school systems, with a focus on support fo r youth of color. (Des 503-228-3892 des@lmfamify org ) (11/02) Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qual ify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that includes those who inject hor mones. Can provide transitional housing for 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 of all ages. (10 am-6pm Monday-Fnday 1132 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3801. www outsidein. org.) (5/02) Prids Project brings together Washington County les bian. gay. bi. trans and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social events Also information, referral and advocacy services in Washington County. (Molly 503-260-5792 moHy@pndepro/ect o rg ) (5/02) Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center (SMYRC) offers drop-m computer access, pool tables and an informal place to hang out. 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 Fnday and Saturday 2100 SE Belmont St 503-8729664 www smyre org.) (5/02) 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 9 6 6 4 )(5/02) ( 11 / 02 ) First Unitarian Church of Portland is First United Methodist Church of Portland a welcoming and reconciling congre Unitarian Umversakst Congregation o f Salem. 5090 Interfaith Spiritual Center. Spiritual directors from various w orld religious traditions are available fo r guidance, classes and retreats. (Second Floor. 3910 SE 11th Ave 503-233 2026. ext. 3 www.interfaithspihtualcenter.com .) (11 /0 2 ) ( 11 / 02 ) The O UT door Group is a fnendy. 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 camping (Kim 541 484-2147 kims@e(n org www outdoorgroup org) Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Sundays at Southminster Presbyterian Church is a challenging, Faith United Methodist Church is a welcoming community of 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. 503-661-4520.) ( 11 / 02 ) W illamette Valley: Social events available A l women are welcome (Suite 102. 3430 SE Belmont St. Mailing address PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207. 503-736-3297. sistersp@teleport com.) (5/02) everyone is welcome Sunday worship at 10:30 am. (204 SE Mam St.. Estacada 503-349-4245) (5/02) Physical R ecreation The Eugene G LBT Tennis Group gets together once a week to play for fun and exercise Open to all ages and skid levels (kfranken8@yahoo com.) (11/02) Integrity, the gay and lesbian ministry of the Episcopal Church, meets every second Fnday of the month in the Momson Room at Tnmty Cathedral. Eucharist is celebrated at 6 45 pm followed by a potluck and fefowsfxp (147 NW 19th Ave. 503286-9111 w wwmtegntyusa org.) (5/02) j— Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist Fellowship a home for the liberal religious sp*r it. (10 am Sunday 4505 E 18th S t . Vancouver 360-695 1891.) (5/02) W illamette Valley: Spirituality First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is an open and affirming con gregation offering worsfxp and church school Child care provided Wheelchair accessWe (10am Sunday 700 Manon St. NE. Salem 503363 3660) (5/02) Kitsch factor: high. Robert Goulet stars in South Pacific June 11-16. First Congregational United Church of Christ is an inclusive Chnstian community, an open I and affirming church (93 0 am Sunday summer. 10 30 am Sunday winter 4515 SW West Hiks Road. Corvahs 541-757 8 122.)(5/02) Gay-Straight Alliance of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem meets for a Southern Oregon: Y outh Southern Oregon Youth Outreach (S O Y O ) a group for gay. lesbian, and bi youth between 14 and 20. meets on the first and Thursdays of the month in Ashland (541 -488-6990) (5/02) Washington: Y outh Triple Point offers education, support and advocacy to gay. lesbian, bi. trans and questioning youth in Vancouver. Wash Meets 6-8 pm Tuesdays in the base ment of Youth House, 1112 Columbia St. in Vancouver (John 360-695-1325 ) (5/02) W illamette Valley: Y outh Gay, Leebian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth Group fof ages 13 to 18 offers support, information and fun Free, confidential, adult facilitated (Drop m 4-6 pm Fnday Amazon Community Center. 2700 Hifyard S t Eugene 541 -684-3466) (5/02) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth Group for ages 25 and younger meets every Monday (5 pm Komorua Center. 1414 Kmc&d St . Eugene 541 346-1134.) (5/02) Rainbow Youth is a support group for gay. lesbian, tx. trans and questioning youth and their fnends bet veen 13 and 17 years old in the Salem-Keizer ares (503-581 -5535) (5/02) i|35
