"For the Bible Tells Me So" this Sunday

Subject: Doc Film "For the Bible Tells Me So" this Sunday

This Sunday, Feb 27, 2:30, in the Ellipse building of San Diego First Church of the Nazarene, ALL GOD'S CHILDREN will view the amazing doc film For the Bible Tells Me So, directed by Daniel Karslake.  http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/index2.htm

If you care about gay persons and are trying to figure out how to be Christ to them, this screening is for you. Or if you are gay and are tempted to give up on the church, this film is also for you!

ALSO . . .
Monday, Feb. 28 is the monthly PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meeting (7:00 pm) in The Cove of the United Methodist Center building of First United Methodist Church, http://fumcsd.org/visitors/maps.shtml .

The speaker, Michael Bussee, co-founded EXODUS International, probably the most significant of the so-called ex-gay organizations, but has since come out (again) and has repudiated his brainchild organization.

PLEASE go to this web site: http://www.pflag.com/pdf/pf_news_current.pdf for more details on Bussee and PFLAG news.

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For the past three and one-half academic years, All God's Children of First Nazarene (AGC) has met almost weekly (except during some university breaks) on Sundays, 2:30-4:30, at San Diego First Church of the Nazarene, 3901 Lomaland Dr., Ellipse building, main level, Bowes Conference Room. All are welcomed. Sessions are dedicated to an open discussion of LGBT issues and faith. Participants are asked to respectfully listen to and engage in a variety of contributions to discussion in a spirit of honest inquiry. Moderators ask participants to honor the announced program topic and to be courteous to speakers.

PFLAG SD applauds Maryland state Senate

PFLAG SAN DIEGO APPLAUDS MARYLAND SENATE VOTE

PFLAG SAN DIEGO congratulates the members of the Maryland State Senate who yesterday passed legislation that will end centuries of discrimination against same-sex couples and their families. We urge the state's House of Delegates to pass theReligious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act and send it to Governor Martin O'Malley for his signature.

We believe that allowing same-sex couples access to civil marriage is a matter of simple fairness. There are simply no credible arguments, religious or otherwise, that justify denying same-sex couples and their families the protections that civil marriage confers upon heterosexual couples.

We are delighted that Maryland's senators, like dozens of other politicians in legislatures and state houses across the country, are recognizing this fact.

Now can we stop all the nonsense in California?

Can those politically involved churches stay out of politics and stop their vicious fight against our loved LGBT friends and family?

We demand same rights for all here in California too!

 

Thank you,

Patti Boman

PFLAG SD co President

PFLAGSD (Twitter)

www.pflag.com

http://pflagsdco.blogspot.com/

 Darkness cannot drive out darkness;

 only light can do that.

 Hate cannot drive out hate;

 only love can do that.

 ~MLK Jr.

News from The Center - LGBT happenings this week!

About   Giving   Events   Programs   Other Resources   Join Us   Contact News of Note... Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Tables are Available Now! The 2011 Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held Friday, May 20, 7:30 am at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Tables are available starting at only $500 for 10 seats, and sponsorships are available at levels from $600 to $20,000. For more information, visit the HMDB Facebook page or to purchase tables online, visit the HMDB website at www.harveymilkbreakfast.com. Thursday, April 28 - Get Ready to Dine Out and Fight AIDS! Plans are underway for The Center's fifth annual Dining Out for Life® San Diego, taking place on Thursday, April 28. Last year, more than 15,000 diners participated! Is your favorite bar or restaurant on our list? If not, let us know and we'll work to make it so. Find out more on Facebook! Library notes The economy has dominated the news for many months now, and the late John Maynard Keynes, a renowned gay British economist, had much to say about a capitalist economy that tanked badly. To find out more about him, read the fascinating biography John Maynard Keynes, available in the biography (BIO) section of The Center's library. Located in the Community Resource Room, The Center's library contains nearly 7,000 LGBT-related books. With identification, borrowers may check out up to four items at once for a period of one month. Have you seen our new website? We've put together a new, improved, easier-to-navigate website. It's a fresh new look for a fresh new year. Check it out at www.thecentersd.org! Saturday, March 26, Community Yard Sale – Now Accepting Donations Don't miss the Community Yard Sale at The Center on Saturday, March 26, 7 am-2 pm! Time to clean out your closets, cabinets, garage and attic, and donate the reusable items to the San Diego LGBT Community Center. Then stop by on the 26th to shop! To schedule a donation drop off, or for more information, contact Jane Schmoll at 619.692.2077 x121, or families@thecentersd.org. Save the Dates Thursday, April 28 – Dining Out for Life Saturday, May 7 – Women's Fest Friday, May 20 – Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Saturday, June 25 – Happy Birthday Frida Sunday, Sept. 25 – AIDS Walk San Diego Saturday, Oct. 22 – The Center's Annual Gala Saturday, Oct. 29 – Nightmare on Normal Street Spotlight Events... Twenty-Somethings Discussion Groups for Men (Feb. 22) and Women (March 15) These brand NEW groups at The Center have been created to better connect LGBT 20-somethings to The Center and the community. Aimed at participants age 18-28, the groups will address issues pertinent to young adults – such as relationships, sexual health, activism, community building and more. The women's group will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm; men's group will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz, at 619.692.2077 x212 or aschwartz@thecentersd.org Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7 pm, Plastic Surgery Options for FTM's and MTF's Join San Diego FTM/Padraig Hall Chapter on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7-9 pm in the Center library for a presentation on plastic surgery options for FTM's and MTF's given by Dr. Brian Eichenberg. Dr. Eichenberg is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been working with the Trans community for the last few years. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. All are welcome. For more information, contact Connor Maddocks at 619.692.2077 x109 or cmaddocks@thecentersd.org. Saturday, February 26, 10 am – 11:30 am, Considering Parenthood Workshop Join facilitator Sam Ward (father of triplets!) and other singles and couples exploring adding to their family. This group meets every other month as a support group...Read More Saturday, Feb. 26, 6 pm, Red Hot Love Valentine's Day need not only be one day in February! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 26, 6-9 pm, when the Women's Resource Center and the Amazon Breast Project present Red Hot Love, a women's nightclub especially for valentines – or those looking for one! DJ Laura Jane will be in the house, spinning all your favorite hits. Enjoy dancing, door prizes, snacks, a fabulous opportunity drawing, and a no-host bar for only $5 per person! AND meet players from San Diego's very own women's football team, the So Cal Scorpions! Get up close and personal with these women of the gridiron, and enter to win two season tickets. Red Hot Love tickets are available at the door. Women 21 and up are welcome. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at 619.692.2077 x212 or women@thecentersd.org. Program Activities: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More... HIV Testing at The Center HIV tests are available at The Center Monday/Wednesday, 9 am-2 pm, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am-3:15 pm and Friday, 9 am-1:45 pm. For more information, call 619.692.2077 x101. HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish) Counseling services for men and women living with HIV are available FREE at The Center. Whether you just need some quick help with a specific life challenge or need a little more time to build up your coping skills, services are available to individuals, couples, and families. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 619.692.2077 x208. Youth, seniors and families are welcome! Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6 pm, Audre Lorde Poetry Night Looking for a little inspiration? Join the Women's Resource Center and Latino Services on Tuesday, February 22, 6-8 pm for Audre Lorde Poetry Night, an evening of creative expression in the name of Audre Lorde. In her own words, Lorde was a "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" and we will gather to honor her memory through music and poetry. ...Read More Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 pm, Guys, Games & Grub Have a hankering for an evening of board games, card games and pizza? Like the sound of a free monthly social event for guys 21+, where you'll meet interesting men of all ages? Then don't miss Guys, Games & Grub on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre St. For more information, contact Carlos Marquez at 619.692.2077 x103, or cmarquez@thecentersd.org.  Saturday, March 5, 9:30 am, Family Matters Clothing & Toy Swap On Saturday, March 6, Family Matters is hosting another clothing and toy swap. Bring in clothes and toys in good condition that your kids have outgrown and swap them for "new" ones. A $5 donation is requested and arts & crafts will be set up to keep the kids entertained while you shop...Read More  Thursday, March 3, 6:30 pm, 3rd Annual MARYAH Poker Tournament, Benefitting the Youth Housing Program, Join the Metro Area Real Estate Professionals for Young Adult Housing at their annual poker tournament to raise funds for The Center's Youth Housing Project. The evening includes a Vegas-style poker tournament, players' lounge, blackjack tables, hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar and valuable grand prizes and giveaways!...Read More Wednesday, March 9, 7 pm, Coffee & Conversation with Ashley Walker Join us for Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women, featuring Ashley Walker, at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 9 at The Center. Coffee & Conversation will be going on hiatus for six months after this event, so don't miss it! The former executive director of San Diego's Human Relations Commission, Ashley is credited with institutionalizing comprehensive and compassionate domestic violence services in the county, leading to it becoming a model for other cities across the nation. Read More... Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 am, Lunch & Learn: Fall Injury Prevention Fifty and Better Together hosts another informative Lunch & Learn program, "Fall Injury Prevention: Tips & Tricks for Reducing Fall Related Injuries" on Wednesday, March 16 at 11:30 am at The Center.Take-aways from the workshop include a medication management form, home safety checklist, balance and exercise information, and valuable community resources. A light lunch will be served for those who RSVP by Monday, March 14. Following the Lunch & Learn presentation, join the free Senior Financial Drop-In from 1-3 pm in the Olin-Grinchuck Senior Space. Get answers to questions about budgeting, life planning and other financial concerns. RSVP to Abby Schwartz at 619.692.2077 x212 or seniors@thecentersd.org. Friday, March 18, 7 pm, Sapphic Cinema Screens "The Kids are Alright" Join the Women's Resource Center and Family Matters for a special Sapphic Cinema screening of the award-winning film, "The Kids Are Alright," on Friday, March 18 at 7 pm at The Center. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at aschwartz@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077 x212. Community... Feb. 25-27, CESCal Conference March 11, PFLAG Scholarship Applications Due Wednesday, April 20, 11 am, Ryan White Services Regional Community Meeting Forward to Friends Sign Up for the Newsletter

: February PFLAG Newsletter

Our February Newsletter is now available at:  http://pflag.com/pdf/pf_news_current.pdf

Please join us on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 PM for our main San Diego PFLAG meeting. Our speaker will be Michael Bussee, one of the founders of Exodus International, an organization which claims to convert gay people into straight through reparative therapy. Michael is now one of Exodus International's most vocal critics. This is a presentation you won't want to miss.

In order to allow time for questions and answers, we will not have our customary support group. Plan on arriving early for easier parking. Read more about our speaker inside the newsletter.

CESCAL students and parents Free on Sunday!

Students & Parents Invited to CESCaL Conference -- Free on Sunday!

 
GSA students, parents, and advisors are invited to attend free of charge the CESCaL Conference on Sunday, February 27th.
 
They will have the following speakers on Sunday: 
 
1.  Charles Robbins, Executive Director of the Trevor Project
2.  Sirdeaner Walker:  Mother of 11-year-old suicide victim Carl Walker-Hoover
http://blog.mattalgren.com/2010/04/one-year-after-her-sons-suicide-sirdeaner-walker-issues-a-call-to-action/
3.  Dr. Caitlin Ryan:  Founder and Executive Director of the Family Acceptance Project

Continental breakfast will be provided free of charge and parking is free for conference attendees at the hotel.  
 
Organizers regret they are unable to provide transportation.  Depending on district policy, some GSA advisors can transport students from their GSA along with help from supportive parents and/or other staff. 
 
Tracy, a graduate student volunteer, is in charge of the student/parent participation at the 2nd annual international educator conference, "Solutions to a Crisis:  Supporting Students ~ Saving Lives".
 
Organizers are hoping for 100 students, parents, and GSA advisors attend the conference. 
 
This year they have organized special "youth only" break out sessions provided by GLAAD and the GSA Network.
 
Breakout sessions (arranged by PFLAG) include one of Transgender Families and one of GSA Advisors.  Several break out sessions are designed for educators.  
 
Students wanting to attend MUST RSVP following the directions on the flyer.  Room is limited to approx. 100 so they are encouraged to get their name in as soon as possible before the seats fill up. 
 
If you have any questions, please email Tracy at: tjfcalimquim@yahoo.com
 
There is a different email for students to RSVP with the required information (below): cescal.students@gmail.com,
 
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SCHEDULE
 
7:30 a.m.   Free breakfast and registration
8:15 a.m.   GLAAD -- "Can We Talk Here? Ways to discuss and advocate for LGBT Youth."
9:15 a.m.   Break and Mingle
9:30 a.m.   Keynote Speakers (Charles Robbins--Trevor Project; Sirdeaner Walker--mother of
                 11-year old suicide victim; Dr. Caitlin Ryan--Family Acceptance Project)
10:45 a.m.   GSA Network -- "Ending Homophobia and Transphobia in Schools through GSAs"
Noon   Debriefing and departure

Send the following information to: cescal.students@gmail.com, or
fax it to (619) 374-6815
 
Student Name _______________
School Name ________________
District _____________________
Age _______________________
Adult Name _________________
Relationship of Adult __________
Adult Phone # _______________
Adult Email __________________
 
NOTE: If a school official is accompanying you, a signed permission slip
by your parent/guardian MUST be filled out tha the school official has
permission to accompany you to the conference.
 
CONFERENCE: CESCaL's "Solutions to a Crisis: Supporting Students -- Saving Lives"
LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 27th, 7:30 to Noon

Video NOM doesn't want you to see

"I'm not really so different from any of your children. My family really isn't so different from yours. So what your voting here isn't to change us. It's not to change our families. It's to change how the law views us, how the law treats us." -Zach Wahls NOM doesn't want you to see this video.   Right now NOM, the so-called National Organization for Marriage, a right-wing extremist group that spent millions to pass Prop 8, are gathering their forces in Iowa in an effort to take civil-unions away from same-sex couples.   They seek to use fear tactics and lies to mislead Iowans about our families, and we can't let them get away with it. We must share our stories to defend equality.   And that's exactly what Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student, did.   Click here to watch Zach's amazing story growing up in Iowa being raised by his two mothers, and then share it with your friends.       By telling our stories, we can change hearts and minds.   That's why the Courage team is hard at work gearing up to launch the next phase of our Testimony website, to make sure stories like Zach's are told all across America. And that's why it's so important that you help us share Zach's story now.   We know that when we tell our stories, we win.   Click here to watch Zach's video, and then share his inspiring story with your family and friends.   Together we can,   Andy Kelley New Media Organizer, Courage Campaign   Not on Facebook? Click here to watch Zach's story. The Courage Campaign is a multi-issue online organizing network that empowers more than 700,000 grassroots and netroots supporters to push for progressive change and full equality in California and across the country.

CESCAL Conference -for Students and parents Free on Sunday!

Students & Parents Invited to CESCaL Conference -- Free on Sunday!

 
GSA students, parents, and advisors are invited to attend free of charge the CESCaL Conference on Sunday, February 27th.
 
They will have the following speakers on Sunday: 
 
1.  Charles Robbins, Executive Director of the Trevor Project
2.  Sirdeaner Walker:  Mother of 11-year-old suicide victim Carl Walker-Hoover
http://blog.mattalgren.com/2010/04/one-year-after-her-sons-suicide-sirdeaner-walker-issues-a-call-to-action/
3.  Dr. Caitlin Ryan:  Founder and Executive Director of the Family Acceptance Project

Continental breakfast will be provided free of charge and parking is free for conference attendees at the hotel.  
 
Organizers regret they are unable to provide transportation.  Depending on district policy, some GSA advisors can transport students from their GSA along with help from supportive parents and/or other staff. 
 
Tracy, a graduate student volunteer, is in charge of the student/parent participation at the 2nd annual international educator conference, "Solutions to a Crisis:  Supporting Students ~ Saving Lives".
 
Organizers are hoping for 100 students, parents, and GSA advisors attend the conference. 
 
This year they have organized special "youth only" break out sessions provided by GLAAD and the GSA Network.
 
Breakout sessions (arranged by PFLAG) include one of Transgender Families and one of GSA Advisors.  Several break out sessions are designed for educators.  
 
Students wanting to attend MUST RSVP following the directions on the flyer.  Room is limited to approx. 100 so they are encouraged to get their name in as soon as possible before the seats fill up. 
 
If you have any questions, please email Tracy at: tjfcalimquim@yahoo.com
 
There is a different email for students to RSVP with the required information (below): cescal.students@gmail.com,
 
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SCHEDULE
 
7:30 a.m.   Free breakfast and registration
8:15 a.m.   GLAAD -- "Can We Talk Here? Ways to discuss and advocate for LGBT Youth."
9:15 a.m.   Break and Mingle
9:30 a.m.   Keynote Speakers (Charles Robbins--Trevor Project; Sirdeaner Walker--mother of
                 11-year old suicide victim; Dr. Caitlin Ryan--Family Acceptance Project)
10:45 a.m.   GSA Network -- "Ending Homophobia and Transphobia in Schools through GSAs"
Noon   Debriefing and departure

Send the following information to: cescal.students@gmail.com, or
fax it to (619) 374-6815
 
Student Name _______________
School Name ________________
District _____________________
Age _______________________
Adult Name _________________
Relationship of Adult __________
Adult Phone # _______________
Adult Email __________________
 
NOTE: If a school official is accompanying you, a signed permission slip
by your parent/guardian MUST be filled out tha the school official has
permission to accompany you to the conference.
 
CONFERENCE: CESCaL's "Solutions to a Crisis: Supporting Students -- Saving Lives"
LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 27th, 7:30 to Noon

Professor tells her story this Sunday at AGC

This Sunday, Feb 6 – Dr. Bettina Tate-Pedersen, professor of literature, sharing her journey as a Christian woman academic regarding LGBT issues and faith

Feb 13 -- The Seth Walsh Story: A gay teenager and his family is struck by tragedy when he comes out of the closet and is bullied. Rebuilding Home After Tragedy on the Nate Berkus Show of December 27, 2010, including "out" Country music superstar and professed Christian Chely Wright singing one of her songs

Feb 20 -- Cory Saul, university student and professional writer, shares his story and reads aloud his short story "Legacy"

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For the past three academic years, All God's Children of First Nazarene (AGC) has met almost weekly (except during some university breaks) on Sundays, 2:30-4:30, at San Diego First Church of the Nazarene, 3901 Lomaland Dr., Ellipse building, main level, Bowes Conference Room. All are welcomed. Sessions are dedicated to an open discussion of LGBT issues and faith. Participants are asked to respectfully listen to and engage in a variety of contributions to discussion in a spirit of honest inquiry. Moderators ask participants to honor the announced program topic and to be courteous to speakers.