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MAY 20 , 2011 OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE aims to reflect the vision and need for a faith- Portland FREE Music Project Announces Summer Queer Music Festival based movement in support o f LG B T Q equ al- ity in America. Weekley and W ilkins join over 300 religious leaders from across the country, representing The Portland F R E E Music Project— a non more than 25 denominations and faith tradi profit group dedicated to preserving and pro tions at “Clergy Call” under the theme “Lead moting Portland’s vibrant music history— has ership for Justice in Complex Tim es.” announced plans for the First Annual Queer Weekley made headlines in 2009 when he Music Festival, to be held July 30 at Red Cap became the Methodist church’s first openly Garage and Boxxes. transgender clergyperson. Weekley has since The festival— assembled by P FM P owner been on a mission to combat discrimination Samuel Thomas— is scheduled to feature a against transgender persons, as well as to ad wide range o f queer and queer-friendly bands, vocate for the church to support and welcome musicians and artists. the LG BTQ com m unity. “We have decided to host this event to con “There are continuous reports o f abuse and tinue to promote and expand knowledge o f physical violence against transgender persons,” LG BTQ _ musicians and the diverse talents said Weekley via press release. “It is appalling they represent,” explained Thomas. “We are to me that so many people continue to suffer reaching out to the community, including past such misunderstanding and persecution after festival organizers and activists, in hopes o f all these years. I hope these stories and our creating a truly exceptional showcase of Port voices will help make a positive difference in land music.” pending and future legislation.” Organizers are currently accepting submis In a progressive step for the Episcopal sions for artists, bands, rappers, songwriters Church, Oregon bishop, the Right Reverend and more in every genre and style. Michael J. Hanley, issued a statement May 18 In addition, PFM P is accepting volunteer inquires and sponsorships. A more complete list o f scheduling and details will be available soon. Motivation We’re all about that. Whtw i b toavut a weothtr at age PCC enabled wet to sta rt college early with tht E a rly College Program . i wavet to be zowetowt ive Lift aved iA/0t f a ll iveto a w y o ^ e 's stereotypes. through Basic Rights Oregon in support of Claudia marriage equality. F u tu re Accoutretaut “I strongly believe in the inclusion o f all per sons in the life o f the Church,” read Hanley’s Questions? Contact samuel@theportlandfree- statement. “Our gay and lesbian brothers and musicproject.com. Visit portlandfreemusicproject. sisters in Christ deserve all the rights and privi com fo r more information. leges, including the right to marry and raise a family, which my wife and I have appreciated in Rev. Weekley, Wilkins to At tend HRC’s Clergy Call Event in D.C. our 30-plus years o f marriage and in the raising o f our two daughters. The time has certainly come to offer the gift o f marriage and family to all who seek this honorable estate.” Oregon will be well represented at the Hu Integrity USA’s Portland Chapter convener man Rights Campaign’s “Clergy Call for Jus Andy McQuery also told Just Out that the tice and Equality” event in Washington, D .C . bishop will he marching with the Integrity May 22-24. The Reverend David Weekley— group in the Portland Pride parade this year, an openly transgender pastor at the Sellwood which is a first for Oregon. and Capitol Hill United Methodist Church For more information on HRC's "Clergy Call, ” es— along with the Reverend Tara W ilkins of visit hrc.org/clergycall. For more information about the Community o f Welcoming Congregations Integrity USA, and the Episcopal church's efforts in are scheduled to speak at the event, which LGBTQ welcoming, visit integrityusa.org. Summer registration starts May 17th! Portland Community College We’re all about your future. www.pcc.edu Pride Foundation Announces Or egon Scholarship Recipients Pride Foundation has awarded 19 Oregon students a total o f $47,650 in educational scholarships. These annual Tüktr A c tio n , grants are awarded to students who have shown a demon knew Your strated commitment to LG - BTQ^equality. A total o f $22,650 is going to students living or attending school outside the Portland metro area, with a diverse group, aged 18-38, represent Free Walk-In HIV Testing ing varied ethnic backgrounds Monday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and sexual orientations. The Oregon scholars were among 101 total from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Wash ington who will receive a total Beaverton Health Clinic - 12550 SW 2nd Results in .20 minutes. Tuesday 4 to 5:30 p.m. & Friday 9 to 11 a m. Hillsboro Health Clinic - 266 W Main For more information: 503-846-4734 www.co.washington.or.us/hiv i Se habla español! WASHINGTON COUNTY
