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News from Family Matters!

2012-02-01T22:09:00.001-08:00

FEBRUARY 2012 Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 am, Community Food DistributionThe San Diego Food Bank is giving away FREE fruits, vegetables and other food items on the first Tuesday of every month to individuals, families and seniors in this area. Please bring bags for your items. The parking lot is used for the distribution, so come early to find parking on the street. The line begins

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2012-01-25T21:46:00.001-08:00

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Fwd: Prop. 8 News: George Clooney, Appeals Court Timing & More

2012-01-18T05:57:00.001-08:00

American Foundation for Equal Rights In This Issue: Court of Appeals set to Rule on Prop. 8The

New Post by Darlene Tando Reactions of Others Part 3: Your Alignment; Their Transition

2012-01-16T15:49:00.001-08:00

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: January PFLAG Newsletter

2012-01-14T16:39:00.000-08:00

Our January PFLAG Newsletter is now online at: http://pflag.com/pdf/pf_news_current.pdf We hope you can join us for our San Diego General Meeting on Mon, Jan. 23 at 7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 2231 Camino del Rio South in Mission Valley. Our presentation is about the Stonewall Citizens' Patrol, a volunteer neighborhood watch patrol group which serves as extra eyes and ears

Fwd: Rebecca Laird & Michael Christensen at AGC this Sunday

2012-01-14T06:03:00.001-08:00

This Sunday at AGC --Sunday, January 15 -- Rebecca Laird and Michael Christensen -- a married couple with children, ordained ministers in two Wesleyan denominations, and religion professors on two coasts -- tell their story and share their perspectives. Westminster Presbyterian Church library, 2:30 PM Upcoming Programs at AGC in early 2012 -- Sunday, January 22 -- Todd Clayton, recent

All God's Children Programs for January

2012-01-10T21:03:00.001-08:00

Upcoming Programs at AGC in early 2012 -- Sunday, January 8 -- No meetingSunday, January 15 -- Rebecca Laird and Michael Christensen -- a married couple with children, ordained ministers in two Wesleyan denominations, and religion professors on two coasts -- tell their story and share their perspectivesSunday, January 22 -- Todd Clayton, recent college graduate and university student leader,

News from the Center - Remembering Joe Colombo

2012-01-10T20:56:00.001-08:00

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Pflag SD chapter founder dies at 95 article by Ben Cartwright

2011-12-20T13:46:00.000-08:00

Lillian Rubin, a founder of PFLAG San Diego, dies at 95BEN CARTWRIGHT - SDGLN STAFF WRITERDecember 20th, 20113ENLARGEPhoto credit: PFLAG San DiegoLillian Rubin, seen on her 95th birthday.SAN DIEGO -- Lillian Rubin, one of the founders of the San Diego chapter of PFLAG, died in her sleep at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 4, according to PFLAG San Diego. She was 95.Shortly after her son came out, Rubin,

Reactions of Others Part 2: They Just Don’t “Get It”

2011-12-12T16:54:00.001-08:00

: The gift of Freedom

2011-12-10T10:19:00.001-08:00

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Evangelical Christian Mom Becomes an Unlikely Advocate by Megan Barnes EDGE Contributor Friday Nov 25, 2011

2011-12-03T09:41:00.001-08:00

http://www.edgeboston.com/?127111Evangelical Christian Mom Becomes an Unlikely Advocateby Megan BarnesEDGE ContributorFriday Nov 25, 2011News :: NationalIf you had asked Kathy Baldock 10 years ago if you could be both gay and Christian, the devout evangelical would've told you 'no'. But one day while hiking near her Reno home, she befriended a fellow hiker who happened to be a lesbian. As the two

Transgender issues Reactions of Others Part 1: Shock and Awe

2011-12-03T09:04:00.001-08:00

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Care packages to Lgbt troops

2011-11-30T08:01:00.000-08:00

We want to let you all know aboutThis care package drive called "SU GIVES BACK" on Dec. 8. Hopefully youcan pass it on to others who would be interestedin bringing some items to include in care packages to deployed and injuredLGBT troops. Here is an article that can tell you a little more about it:http://sdgln.com/causes/2011/11/29/servicemebers-united-accepting-donations-military-care-packages

Paula Hui tells her story Sunday, Nov 20

2011-11-17T17:46:00.001-08:00

Program This Sunday, Nov 20, 2:30-4:30, at Westminster Presbyterian -- Paula Hui, JD, an active church laywoman and attorney who has served the Court of Appeal in San Diego and Sacramento much of her professional life, will tell her story, interwoven with the lives of several key persons. The title of her presentation is: "What I've Learned About Courage, Humility and Love As a Straight

Gender Identity Vs. Sexual Orientation

2011-11-05T21:59:00.000-07:00

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Mother and Son Play at USD Thursday Nov 10 7PM

2011-11-03T09:03:00.001-07:00

Oops forgot the RSVP: RSVP TO CID@SANDIEGO.EDU COMBATING HOMOPHOBIA & CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1:00 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. IPJ CONFERENCE ROOMS E & F JEFFREY SOLOMON WILL PERFORM BRIEF EXCERPTS FROM HIS ACCLAIMED SOLO PLAY "MOTHER/SON," DIALOGUE WITH PARENTS FROM THE GROUP PFLAG SAN DIEGO ABOUT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR LGBT

Mother and Son Play at USD Thursday Nov 10 7PM

2011-11-03T08:56:00.001-07:00

COMBATING HOMOPHOBIA & CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1:00 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. IPJ CONFERENCE ROOMS E & F JEFFREY SOLOMON WILL PERFORM BRIEF EXCERPTS FROM HIS ACCLAIMED SOLO PLAY "MOTHER/SON," DIALOGUE WITH PARENTS FROM THE GROUP PFLAG SAN DIEGO ABOUT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR LGBT CHILDREN, AND THEN FACILITATE A DISCUSSION WITH

Zach Christy tells story this Sun, students respond to Yarhouse (2:30, Westminster Presbyterian)

2011-10-14T09:55:00.001-07:00

Program This Sunday, October 16, 2:30-4:30 -- Zachary Christy, musician, university student, and life-long Nazarene, will tell his coming-out story. And a panel of students will respond to the recent Dr. Mark Yarhouse presentations on campus.Won't you share this opportunity with a friend who might be interested? On Sunday, October 23, AGC will not meet because of Fall Break. On Sunday,

Re posting Darlene Tando's Blog for Transgender people

2011-10-12T17:00:00.001-07:00

Gender Blog by Darlene Tando, LCSW This blog is about gender and all its intricacies… I will be blogging about latest research, reflections from my work with gender non-conforming and transgender clients, as well as information about resources. Southern Comfort I finally watched the documentary "Southern Comfort"; it's one I've been meaning to watch for years. I wouldn't recommend it to

Gender Identity of Children by Darlene Tando

2011-10-10T21:55:00.001-07:00

Gender Blog by Darlene Tando, LCSW This blog is about gender and all its intricacies… I will be blogging about latest research, reflections from my work with gender non-conforming and transgender clients, as well as information about resources. The Gender Identity of Children I am thrilled to be seeing more and more transgender children as part of my practice. To me, it's a very natural

Links about Bisexuality

2011-09-22T17:50:00.001-07:00

1. Bisexual Resource Center - Supporting Bisexual Community2. Welcome To The American Institute Of Bisexuality3. Bisexuality 101: Am I bisexual? - National Bisexuality | Examiner.com4. WHAT IS BISEXUALITY? By Kathy Labriola5. Bisexuality Basics6. Women's bisexuality an 'identity,' not phase - USATODAY.com

Freedom to Serve!

2011-09-20T15:35:00.000-07:00

September 19, 2011News of Note Follow That BlogFinally. The Freedom to Serve.On Tues., Sept. 20, 2011, after 18 years of government mandated employment discrimination and more than 14,500 discharges, the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy will officially expire. Brave and strong gay and lesbian servicemembers who help protect their nation and its citizens will no longer be subject to

Policy Matters - 09.19.2011

2011-09-19T21:10:00.001-07:00

Policy Matters – 09.19.2011Front Page HeadlinesWhy A Heterosexual, Married, North Carolinian Father of Three Cares About LGBT Equality: The decision to put banning same-sex marriage on the 2012 ballot in North Carolina has elicited many reactions from state residents. One father's blog describes his passionate views on the matter, and explains in detail why everyone should support marriage

"And the children are free" book about the Bible and LGBT issues

2011-09-10T20:28:00.001-07:00

For all those parents of LGBT children and the LGBT children who have a strong religious influence, this book can be such a great help in understanding the clobber passages. For me personally it was an eye opener and I recommend it highly!!http://lifejourneypress.cc/products/the-children-are-free

Join us in the 22nd Annual AIDS Walk & Run San Diego!

2011-08-12T20:19:00.001-07:00

The Center Dear Friends, PFLAG has committed to participate in the 22nd annual AIDS Walk & Run San Diego and raise funds to fight HIV/AIDS in our community. We will join efforts with hundreds of teams and thousands of fundraising runners and walkers on Sun., Sept. 25, 2011 in beautiful Balboa Park. AIDS Walk is the single largest one-day

Certification of DADT

2011-07-23T08:52:00.001-07:00

Hi All,Below please find an email the President sent out yesterday on his certification of DADT, along with his official statement on the official Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Please also take some time to readPFLAG National's statement here: https://community.pflag.org/document.doc?id=479.Getting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" DonePosted by Katelyn Sabochik on July 22, 2011 at 05:49 PM EDT

NEW Information on where to meet for PFLAG contingent in the Pride Parade

2011-07-14T13:47:00.001-07:00

SD Pride Parade Information PFLAG SD Contingent #90Meet at zone K : Centre St. between Blaine and Lincoln Look for us wearing PFLAG Tshirts Date: Saturday, July 16th 2011 Theme: Pride Around The World Parade Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet at Staging Area: 10 a.m. Parade Route: 1.5 miles / 2 hours. Parking Old Navy Hospital Parking Lot Park Blvd and Presidents Way Balboa

Information on where to meet for PFLAG contingent in the Pride Parade

2011-07-12T20:29:00.001-07:00

SD Pride Parade Information PFLAG SD Contingent #90 Date: Saturday, July 16th 2011 Theme: Pride Around The World Parade Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet at Staging Area: 10 a.m. Parade Route: 1.5 miles / 2 hours. Parking Old Navy Hospital Parking Lot Park Blvd and Presidents Way Balboa Park http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Park+Blvd.+and+Presidents+Way+San+Diego+CA+92104&hl=en&

Red Ribbon Dance Project September 8, 2011

2011-07-08T08:35:00.001-07:00

Registration is open! Third Annual Red Ribbon Dance Project - September 8, 2011 We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the Third Annual Red Ribbon Dance Project, to be held on September 8, 2011! The Red Ribbon Dance Project is an annual fundraising event for the UC San Diego AIDS Research Institute, featuring performances by

Soldier leaves legacy much larger than 'he was gay'

2011-07-03T15:43:00.001-07:00

Soldier leaves legacy much larger than 'he was gay'By Wayne Drash, CNNJuly 3, 2011 6:25 a.m. EDTSTORY HIGHLIGHTSAndrew Wilfahrt is first known gay soldier killed in war since repeal of "don't ask, don't tell"Wilfahrt had perfect score on Army aptitude test; Army named combat outpost for himHis parents, Jeff and Lori, have become crusaders for same-sex marriage in MinnesotaJeff Wilfahrt asks Lady

PFLAG SD scholarships

2011-06-27T17:50:00.001-07:00

We are most pleased to announce thatwe are awarding seven scholarships thisyear, ranging from $1,000-2000 to LGBTcollege or college bound students:Eleventh year: the Mary Wagner MemorialScholarship. This was established forMary Wagner by her partner, SharonMurphy, and friends Marilyn and ArtCarpenter. Mary was an elementaryschool teacher.Tenth year: the John BessemerMemorial Scholarship. The

New York passes marriage equality legislation

2011-06-24T19:39:00.000-07:00

Today, a bipartisan majority of the Republican-controlled New York Senate approved a bill securing the freedom

PFLAG Policy Matters - 06.14.11

2011-06-16T21:53:00.001-07:00

PFLAG Policy Matters June 14, 2011 Front Page Headlines Illinois Begins Issuing Civil Union Licenses. Same-sex couples in Illinois celebrated on June 1st, lining up before sunrise to obtain newly-issued civil union licenses. This is the result of a law signed by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn in January, which grants same-sex partners who wish to enter a civil union many of the rights

Hillcrest Youth Center's Other Prom

2011-06-16T11:58:00.001-07:00

Subject: Hillcrest Youth Center's Other Prom Hello GSA Advisors – Just a friendly reminder that our Annual Youth Prom (The Other Prom) will be taking place this Saturday, June 18th from 6-9pm at the main LGBT Center – 3909 Centre Street, San Diego, 92103. Our theme this year is 90's and is open to anyone between 14-20 years of age. We will provide food, music, photos, and plenty of

"Remember AIDS" Event: A Moving Tribute to Mark 30 Years of HIV

2011-06-07T20:42:00.001-07:00

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Pride parade SD

2011-06-04T17:05:00.001-07:00

You are all invited to walk with PFLAG San Diego for the 2011 Pride parade.It is the highlight of my year (personally), uplifting and emotional, a wonderful way to show your support for LGBT friends and family.Start making your signs (see some of our past ones on our web site) and stay tuned for updates and meeting time.The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade is the 5th largest in the United

We Need You This Sunday! "Remember AIDS" 30 Year Anniversary

2011-06-03T08:58:00.001-07:00

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50 and Better Together Monthly Enews

2011-05-02T17:07:00.000-07:00

May 2011 Upcoming Events Community Food DistributionTuesday, April 5, 9 amWith a growing number of community members being impacted by the economic crisis, The San Diego Food Bank has asked the San Diego LGBT Community Center to host a distribution site once a month for the Community Cares Project. On the first Tuesday of every month, 9-10:30 am, visit The Center's parking lot

LGBT happenings this week!

2011-05-02T17:05:00.000-07:00

New Hospital Visitation Rights

2011-01-18T10:01:00.000-08:00

Hospital Visitation Guide for LGBT FamiliesFederal Requirements Regarding Hospital VisitationOn January 18, 2011, federal regulations regarding patients' hospital visitation rights will go into effect. These new rules, which apply to hospitals participating in the Medicaid and Medicare programs, require those institutions to permit patients to designate visitors of their choosing and prohibit

This Sunday: A Report on the Denver Conference of the Gay Christian Network & Announcements of Local Programs

2011-01-15T16:49:00.001-08:00

This Sunday, January 16, 2:30, First Nazarene Ellipse, we will begin with announcements from leaders of some local LGBT-related organizations and ministries regarding upcoming programming, and Lynda Mounts, who leads a Christian ministry for LGBT persons at her Vista church, will report on the recent Denver conference of the Gay Christian Network. Joshua Romero, founder of Solace (a support

PFLAG Policy Matters - 01.11.11

2011-01-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

Moving Equality Forward through Support, Education, and Advocacy PFLAG Policy Matters January 11, 2011 Front Page Headlines Congress Gets Fourth Openly LGBT Representative. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) was sworn in Wednesday, becoming the fourth openly LGBT member of the 112th Congress and only the seventh out LGBT person to serve in the House. He joins Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA),

SAME Join us tomorrow, January 11th!

2011-01-10T12:07:00.001-08:00

January / 2011 Welcome to San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality Join us tomorrow, Tuesday January 11th to add your voice to some perspectives and plans going into the New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed

The Center LGBT happenings this week!

2011-01-10T12:02:00.001-08:00

-- straight allies needed!

2011-01-06T11:39:00.001-08:00

html, body, p, table, tr, td, ul, li, div, span { font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #000000; .yshortcuts {color: #02448D !important;} } It's the first full day of the new Congress. Anti-equality leaders now control the U.S. House. Our next challenge begins. Straight supporters can power this fight in 2011. Join HRC now. As a

Changes in Law for LGBT Californians

2010-12-30T12:33:00.001-08:00

December 30, 2010 Equality California worked hard to sponsor four pieces of legislation that will help many LGBT Californians when they take effect this Saturday, January 1: Authored by Senator Mark Leno, SB 543 will allow LGBT youth to

Ret USAF Colonel Dan Tepfer's reflections on signing of DADT repeal

2010-12-22T18:01:00.001-08:00

Retired USAF Colonel Dan Tepfer's Reflections on the Signing of the Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell This morning I had the great honor of attending President Obama's Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell bill signing ceremony. When my daughter came out and I became more and more involved in PFLAG, I realized that advocacy was where I could work best. Then late in 2008, Steve Ralls, challenged me to

Resolution of the UN Faith Coalition for LGBT Human Rights

2010-12-22T10:22:00.001-08:00

Resolution of the UN Faith Coalition for LGBT Human RightsPosted in United Nations Human Rights Advocacy by Rev. Dr. Cindi Love on December 20th, 2010Resolution of the UN Faith Coalition for LGBT Human RightsDecember 2010Whereas, the international Yogyakarta Principles of 2006 state, "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Sexual orientation and gender identity are

Transcript of remarks by the President and VP at signing DADT Repeal Act of 2010

2010-12-22T10:19:00.001-08:00

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENT AT SIGNING OF THE DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL REPEAL ACT OF 2010 Department of Interior Washington, D.C. 9:10 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks, how are you? (Applause.) It's a good day. (Applause.) It's a real good day. As some of my colleagues can tell you, this is a long time in coming. But I am happy it's here. Ladies

Join us at The Center, Sunday, 3 pm

2010-12-18T13:57:00.001-08:00

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