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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 2004)
octatmr 15.2004 ADVICE Nichiren Buddhist Temple of Portland offers S IM R I T U A L I T Y several weekly gathenngs Everyone welcome! (10 am Sunday. 7:30 am Tuesday and Thursday 7.30 pm Wednesday meditation 2025 SE Yamhill St 503-2328064 www mchiren-shu org/portland) (7/05) Metro: Spirituality Anawim Community of gay men meets weekly for Peace fchurch of the Brethren is a welcoming Christian m editation and prayer (7:30 pm Thursday 503-281-0722) (7/0 5 ) congregation (11 am Sunday 12727 SE Market St 5 0 3 -2 5 4 -6 3 8 0 )0 /0 5 ) Atkinson Memorial Church, a Unitarian Universalist church, provides a spmtual home fo r those looking for a liberal-minded, supportive and canng con gregation in Oregon City. (10 30 am Sunday 710 Sixth St 503-656- 7296) (7/0 5 ) Portland Center for Spiritual Growth s a center for worship, growth and leadership that adheres to an all-inclusive spmtual philosophy sim ilar to 12-step, Unity and Religious Science Impromptu wedding ceremonies available (503-777-0727 wwwportiandcenter org ) (7/0 5 ) Bridgeport United Church of Christ is a com mumty of progressive, political people exploring and celebrating the Christian faith W e are sexual m inority and straight, m ulticultural and m ultiracial, and our chil dren are valued members (1 0 3 0 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave 503-258-0992 www bndgeportucc.org.) (7/0 5 ) Portland Radical Faeries meet tw ice a month with potlucks and circles at the full moon and the new moon Open to all men seeking alternative spiritual growth and community. Coffee hours start 9:30 am Saturdays at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave (503-235-0826 otter0pcez.com.) (7/0 5 ) Congregation P'nai O r (Faces of Light) is a vibrant, egalitarian, Jewish Renewal congregation in Portland M eets several tim es a month at Portland State University Campus M inistries (PO Box 42187. Portland. OR 97242-0187 503-248-4500 w w w pnaiorpdxorg) (7/0 5 ) Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship s a support Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist a welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service and children's religious education (10:30 am 1133 NE 181st Ave.. Gresham 503-665-2628 office0eastrose.org. www eastrose org.) (7/05) Eckankar—Religion of the Light and Sound of God holds worship services and maintains a library of organization for form er and current Adventists who are queer as well as their fam ily and friends (PO Box 49375. Sarasota. FL 34230-6375. 866-732-5677. office0sdakinship org www sdakmship o rg ) (7/05) Southminster Presbyterian Church s an active member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations Sunday school, nursery care, classes, community service activities and events for all ages and interests. (9 am Sunday chapel service, 10 am Sunday mam worship service. 12250 S W Denney Road. Beaverton 503644-2073 staffOsouthmm com. www.southmin.com.) (7/0 5 ) materials Leam how the Divine S pirit works throughout your own life in today's world. (10 am Sunday 7904 SE Milwaukie Ave 503-233-1595 www eckankar.org.) (7/05) S t Andrew Catholic Church invites all to join a diverse faith community fo r prayer and fellowship (9:30 am Sunday: Noon Spanish language service 806 NE Alberta St 503-281-4429.) (7/05) The Enneagram Community of Portland offers mentoring, therapy, spiritual direction, classes, w ork shops and retreats (enneagrampdxQao! com wwwenneagramportland.com.) (7/05) S t James Lutheran Church a Reconciled in C hrist congregation, welcomes all people for traditional, liturgical worship where we experience God's reconcil ing love that sets all people free. (9 and 11 am Sunday 1315 SW Park Ave. 503-227-2439 www stjameslutheranportland.org.) (7/0 5 ) Faith United Methodist Church is a welcoming congregation that values and affirm s the sacredness of all people We in tfte and encourage everyone to find a piace in the family of God (10:15 am Sunday 27400 SE Stark St.. Troutdale. 503-661 -4520.) (7/05) First Congregational United Church of Christ is an open and affirm ing congregation in the liberal Christian tradition. Church school and nursery care (10:25 am Sunday. 1126 S W Park Ave 5 0 3 -2 2 8 -7 2 1 9 )0 IQS) classes Schedule of events available A ll women are welcome (Suite 102. 3430 SE Belmont St. Mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207. 503- 736-3297 sistersp&teleport com.) (7/05) Trinity Episcopal Cathedral a welcoming and affirm ing congregation, invites all to worship services and ongoing programs in spintual development, com m unity outreach, music and arts education. (8 am Sunday Rite I chapel service 10 am Sunday Rite II cathedral service 147 N W 19th Ave 503-222-9811 www trinity-episcopal org.) (7/0 5 ) Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Washington County is an open and affirm ing liberal religious community offenng a variety of enrichment programs in addition to community and social action opportunities (9 and 11 am Sunday 2 2 /8 5 N W Birch St.. Hillsboro 503-648-1720 www uuccwc o rg .)(7/05). Waveriy Heights United Church of Christ is open and affirm ing with worship, children's school and child care (10 am summer. 11 am school yeSr 3300 SE Woodward St. 503-238-1337 pastor0waverfyucc org www waverfyucc org.) (7/0 5 ) Wy'east Unitarian Universalist Congregation is an open and liberal religious community offenng inter- generational services and religious education fo r youth and adults We welcome gay. lesbian, bi and trans members and nurture spiritual growth living by Unitarian Universalist pnnciples. (4 pm Sunday 3915 SE Steele S t 503-777-3704 www wyeast pnwd uua org.) (7/0 5 ) 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 community (11 am Sunday 110:30 am summer] 2025 N E23rd Ave.. Gresham 503-665-8741.)(7/05) Central Oregon: Spirituality United Church of Christ Congregations! is an St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has been w el open and affirm ing congregation in The Dalles (9:20 am adult Sunday school. 10 30 am worship ( 9 3 0 am summer] 111 E Fifth S t 541-296-2909 ucccongl0netcnct. net. www formimstry.com/usorucofcucocc.) (7/05) coming all people since 1863 (12.10 pm Wednesday and 7 45 and 10 am Sunday Sunday school and child care at 10 am. 1432 S W 13th Ave 503-223-6424.) (7/0 5 ) Washington: Spirituality SisterSpirit offers women's spirituality celebrations, Abundant Life Center assists the community in discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and spiritual growth. (10 am Sunday 111 W 39th St . Vancouver. The Rev Kathleen Verigin 360-573-2626 www abundant-hfe-center.org.) (7/0 5 ) First Unitarian Church o f Portland is an open and affirm ing liberal religious community offering a wide range of programs to nurture spiritual growth, communi ty and social justice. Sunday service 9 and 11 am. (1011 SW 12th Ave 503228-6389 www firstumtananportland org.) (7/0 5 ) Longview United Methodist Church is welcoming and reconciling (10 am Sunday 2851 30th A v e . Longview. 360-425-4927.) (7/05) Metropolitan Church of the Gentle Shepherd in Vancouver welcomes you. Gay and Lesbian Outreach (GALO) o f S t Philip Neri Catholic Church celebrates an affirm ing Mass fo l lowed by a social (7 3 0 pm Friday Paulist Center. 2408 SE 16th Ave 503-231-4955 ) 0 / 0 5 ) (10:30 am and 6:30 pm Sunday worship Bible study follows morning worship 2200 Broadway St. The Rev. Harriet Barshofsky 360-695-1480) (7/0 5 ) Integrity is a group o f sexual m inority Episcopalians and friends. Various locations throughout Oregon (Steven Norcross or Bruce 503-286-9111. brucepdxor0comcast net. www mtegntyusa org.) (7/05) Michael Servitus Unitarian Universalist Fellowship a Welcoming Congregation, provides a home fo r the liberal religious spint (9 30 and 11:15 am Sunday 4505 E 18th St., Vancouver 360-695-1891.) (7/0 5 ) Interfaith Spiritual Center houses spintual direc tors from various world religious traditions, who are available fo r guidance, classes and retreats (Second Floor. 3910 SE11th Ave 503-233-2026. ext 3 www mterfaithspiritualcenter com.) (7/0 5 ) Koinonia Catholic Community is a progressive, Willamette Valley: small faith community that gathers weekly to celebrate Eucharist at Bridgeport United Church of Chnst. A wel coming congregation, Catholic in tradition and Ecumenical in membership. (6 pm Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave. 503-699-0473. www koinoniacommumtyorg.) (7/0 5 ) Spirituality First Congregational Church United Church o f C hrist is an open and affirm ing congregation offenng worship and church school. Child care provided and wheelchair accessible. (9 3 0 am Sunday learning hour. 1030 am worship 700 Manon St NE. Salem 503 363-3660) (7/0 5 ) Metanoia Peace Community United Methodist Church is a "house church" that bongs gay and straight together Daily morning prayer and Sunday evening worship (503-281 3697. www tearsoup com/metanoia) (7/0 5 ) Metropolitan Community Church Two Rivers is a Chnstian church with Metropolitan Community Church of Portland holds ecumenical Sunday morning worship services at 9 and 11 am Sunday school fo r children is held during the 11 am service (2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868 mfoOmccportland.com www m ccportiandcom ) (7/05) queer and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly sodai events. Ateo «formatori, referral and advocacy « w ie m to Washington County M yfy 503-260-579% mo4y0prtdepmlect org.j (7/05) YOUTH Metro: Youth N etw ork (G L 8 0 O strtw Ttow sure that each mem- her of every school community 13 valued and respect cd, negariass of sum * orientation or gender ideowy/mgmsion. (12700 SW North Dakota S t. Suite l(K) H29. T p a it OR97223 503-525-1177. gtsenOgbenongonorg. wwwghenoregon.org.) (7 /OS) ' ■'•'* \ * T \ ;•. ■ ' m* ♦ O utside I h operates 3 cN c for anyone who can't qus% for the Oregon HeoMt Plan M w etf as needte exchange service« that Include thooe who s^ect hor mones. Pnwde tm tN gO i houémg for you» 26 and younger and for those HVgositive and younger than 23 Need volunteers of « I ages. (10am6pm Monday- Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave 503435-3800 m m out sden.org7(7/08 M f e fe M—t brings together Washington County . Susan Lynch’s photographs document Day of the Dead Oct. 28-Nov. 16 at Onda Arte Latina (S M Y N O offers Support and recreation to gay. tes- bian. brand tons youttf 23 and younger. Dropm com puter access, pool tables and an infomid place to hang out WeeWy support meetings include Tran« Youth Group and the creative group Personal Deity Proxy fA v ... .g , t Ir tr fit a i « A j i \ A / MOwJV fifW f- L , jf. 1^ 4 . y. * irtJfiy and Saturday. 2100 SE Beknori St. 503672-9664 m 5W -231-92B6w *w .vnym .otg.)C !m ) Eastern Oregon: Youth primary outreach in the sexual m inorities community (6 3 0 pm Sunday 1166 Oak S t . Eugene) (7/0 5 ) Washington: Youth Triple feint offers education, support and advocacy fogey, lesbian, hi. trans and questioning youth m Vancouver Meets every Tuesday m the toeemeni of Ybuft House. <48 pm. 1112 Columbia St. John 360-695-1325) (7m i Willamette Valley: Youth ! 3 to 18 o ftw t* support, mformebon and fa t in Eugene Free, enréden- tU .arti h)cN m ad.(D npln44pm FtiiÈ y.Am arw Community Center. 2700 Htymd $L 541-604-3466J (7/05) Eaatom Osegee Ceeler ler hdepw da« Creep for apes 25 and younger meeta every Monday L M ag offer» support and advocacy to gay. leabin. bt. trans and questioning youth in Eastern Oregon. (1021 In Eugene (5pm Koinonia Center. 1414 Kincaid St. 541 -346- I I 34.) (7/05) SW 5th Ave Ontario 54<-889-3119 or 866248-8369 eocM eoci.ay. WWW e o d fo rg )(7/06) ............... ▼ ................ Please release me Stuck between a rock and a hard place D ear M s . B ehavior : I’m on the horns of a dilemma, so to speak. I suffer from clinical depression. Fortunately, with the advances in modem phannaceutical tech nology, medication allows me to have some semblance of a hfe— or at least to get out of bed and bathe. But these psycho tropic wonders are not without their downside. For several years 1 took Prozac, which gradually eroded my usually overactive libido. Eventually, I had no interest in even a casual wank, much less a full-on sexual encounter. That made me more depressed than the Prozac was making me un depressed. Recently my doctor switched me to a new antidepressant. Most of the side effects of this medication are tol erable. I can live with the dry mouth, occasional nausea and a little insom nia. O n the plus side, the change has given me a lovely burst of energy, and I’m as randy as a teen-ager. The problem is that while I’m ready and able to perform, I’m not able to complete the act, if you get my drift. I’m like the Energizer Bunny— 1 keep going and going and going, at least until chafing sets in and my arm is ready to fall off. This would he great if 1 were a top, but as it is, I’m just frustrated and crampy. So now I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place— do I stay on my meds so that I’m not depressed hut never able to, um, release, or do I go off them and get off? — Frustrated D ear F rustrated : You shouldn’t have to choose between orgasmic release and func tioning well enough to get up off the couch. Talk to your doctor frankly about the side effects you’re experienc ing, and ask about other antidepres sants. Many problems can he alleviat ed by lowering doses or totally switch ing meds. Have you seen the ads for Wellbutrin that claim “no sexual side effects” ? Perhaps it’s time to find out if their claims are true, before you wear cult your arm and break off your wiener. D ear M s . B ehavior : I am getting married in a week and still haven’t heard from six of my guests about whether they are attend ing or not. Ms. Behavior, I realize the gay community is not used to the whole wedding thing, hut rude is rude! What am I supposed to tell the caterer? And can I call these jerks and say: “What the hell? Are you coming to my wedding or not?" I’d like to tell them where to get off! — Angry Bride D ear A ngry B ride : It’s better to call your rude guests than to fume and wonder. But don’t stoop to their level of boorishness; jusr ask politely if they plan to attend. Your giving them a lesson in etiquette will just lead to them giving you a lame excuse to fur ther irritate you. You can always count on a couple of last-minute calamities that prevent guests ffom coming, so it’s generally safe to sub tract a few people (perhaps 5 percent) ffom your final expected number before calling the caterer. Gay people aren’t more polite than straight ones, by the way. Our primary social advantages are more attractive shoes, clothing and eyeglasses. D ear M s . B ehavior : Your answer to “K.” (the “dis- empowered” dyke in your Oct. 1 col umn) should have included a fact she needs to he aware of: Despite her understandable desire to let her dog run freely, it’s illegal to let dogs run without a leash in Provmcetown, including on the beach. Those guys who were getting it on under the Dick Dock were well within their rights, should they have chosen to do so, to say, “Lady, get yer friggin animal on a leash and away from here before we call the cops!”— assuming, of course, they had a cell phone, er, handy. I was, however, glad to read that your recommendation to her to yell, “Charlotte, come!” was made purely tongue in cheek as, if she were so fool ish to yell any such thing in such a place under those circumstances she would surely, of course, find herself awash in a sea of spermatozoa. — Legal Eagle D ear L egal E agle : Actually, it’s legal in Provincetown for dogs to he off-leash on town beaches during certain hours of the day (which vary, depending on the season), assuming that the dog is under the owner’s “voice and sight” control. O f course, this particular owner was afraid to exert voice con trol, and it’s likely the dog ended up out of her sight. If a cop happened to come along, it’s hard to assess who would have been the more likely candidate for a ticket: the woman with the un- tethered dog or the men engaged in mixmlighr sodomy. In this situation, it probably depends on the cop. | H © Meryl Cohn 2004 M eryl C ohn is the author of Do What I Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette (Houghton Xitfflm). Signed copies are available directly from the author. Send questions or correspondence to msbchavu rr@ai jl.com. 37
