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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
GREENSBORO, N.C.
Vol.8 No. 4
APRIL, 2001
PFLAG Potluck to be in April
In April we will have our annual spring potluck
dinner at 6:15 PM on April 17. Bring your favorite dish to
share. Beverages and utensils will be provided. This is a
good opportunity to socialize informally with other PFLAG
folks. There will be good food and fellowship, so be sure to
be there.
4-week series on the church and sexual
orientation held at First Presbyterian
One of our PFLAG members, Joyce J. D'Arconte,
Welcome to PFLAG. We offer a safe,
confidential space in which to explore our
feelings and understandings about the gay
experience, especially "coming out" and what
this means to families and other loved ones.
Listen and share as much or as little as you feel
comfortable with, knowing that others can
understand. Welcome especially to our
returning members whose love is so healing.
organized a four week series on "The Church and Sexual
Orientation" at the First Presbyterian Church, one of
Greensboro's largest churches. The series was at the single
adult class and ran on four Sundays from February 18 to
March 11. Joyce said the attendance grew each week with
close to 100 people at the final session.
Linda and Mac Stroupe spoke at the first two
sessions, Rev. Chris East spoke on what the bible says about
homosexuality at the third session, and Dr. Bob Herron of
the Presbyterian Counseling Center spoke at the last
meeting.
Congratulations to Joyce on her new role as activist
in the Greensboro religious community. It is great to see
PFLAG folks organizing discussions in area churches. We
are beginning to see more and more gay-friendly churches
and more ministers are beginning to speak out in support of
gays and lesbians, in contrast to the hurtful rhetoric from the
extreme right-wing fundamentalists that has been dominant
for a long time.
Presbyterians reject ban on same-sex unions
The series at First Presbyterian coincided with a
nationwide debate in the Presbyterian church about same-sex
unions. After months of debate it appears that a proposal to
ban same-sex ceremonies lias been defeated - only 63 of 150
presbyteries supported the ban, far less than the 87 needed.
Triad area Presbyterians voted against the ban in February.
As a result, Presbyterian ministers will be able to perform
same-sex unions, although not all will be willing to do so.
Film "A Union in Wait" to be shown Apr. 6
The documentary "A Union in Wait" has been
made about the union of our Winston-Salem friends Wendy
and Susan at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest University
campus after a long struggle to get the ceremony approved.
The film will be shown at UNCG on April 6, as part of a
series of activities sponsored by the LGBT student
organization.
Mac and Mitch at PFLAG conference
Regional PFLAG Convention
March 9-11, 2001
Southern Methodist University: Dallas, Texas
There were many meetings and events that Mitch
and I attended
The opening forum Friday evening included
several distinguished speakers. I am going to highlight some
key points from Jennifer Parvin, Co-founder of the Dallas
GLSEN, and David Buckle, an attorney from Lambda Legal
services. Both of these individuals were very articulate and
knowledgeable.
Jennifer Parvin emphasized that work needs to be
done to support safety in the schools. She stated that Texas
legislators are in the process of adding safety and violence
prevention laws. School administrators want to avoid trouble
and are more likely to comply with such regulations. The
timing is right to introduce and support anti-harassment
amendments in the legislature. Jennifer envisions change
occurring but encouraged PFLAG chapters to specifically
work toward anti-harassment and non-a^scrimination laws.
Sexual orientation training needs to be provided for all
teachers and counselors. High school libraries should
provide plenty of resources and books for GLBT students.
High curriculum needs to include gay and lesbian role
models and after school activities should support gay and
lesbian students.
Continued on page 2
Greensboro PFLAG
April 17
Pot luck dinner, 6:15 p.m.
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Friendship Friends Meeting House
1103 New Garden Road
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| Transcript | if Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays GREENSBORO, N.C. Vol.8 No. 4 APRIL, 2001 PFLAG Potluck to be in April In April we will have our annual spring potluck dinner at 6:15 PM on April 17. Bring your favorite dish to share. Beverages and utensils will be provided. This is a good opportunity to socialize informally with other PFLAG folks. There will be good food and fellowship, so be sure to be there. 4-week series on the church and sexual orientation held at First Presbyterian One of our PFLAG members, Joyce J. D'Arconte, Welcome to PFLAG. We offer a safe, confidential space in which to explore our feelings and understandings about the gay experience, especially "coming out" and what this means to families and other loved ones. Listen and share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, knowing that others can understand. Welcome especially to our returning members whose love is so healing. organized a four week series on "The Church and Sexual Orientation" at the First Presbyterian Church, one of Greensboro's largest churches. The series was at the single adult class and ran on four Sundays from February 18 to March 11. Joyce said the attendance grew each week with close to 100 people at the final session. Linda and Mac Stroupe spoke at the first two sessions, Rev. Chris East spoke on what the bible says about homosexuality at the third session, and Dr. Bob Herron of the Presbyterian Counseling Center spoke at the last meeting. Congratulations to Joyce on her new role as activist in the Greensboro religious community. It is great to see PFLAG folks organizing discussions in area churches. We are beginning to see more and more gay-friendly churches and more ministers are beginning to speak out in support of gays and lesbians, in contrast to the hurtful rhetoric from the extreme right-wing fundamentalists that has been dominant for a long time. Presbyterians reject ban on same-sex unions The series at First Presbyterian coincided with a nationwide debate in the Presbyterian church about same-sex unions. After months of debate it appears that a proposal to ban same-sex ceremonies lias been defeated - only 63 of 150 presbyteries supported the ban, far less than the 87 needed. Triad area Presbyterians voted against the ban in February. As a result, Presbyterian ministers will be able to perform same-sex unions, although not all will be willing to do so. Film "A Union in Wait" to be shown Apr. 6 The documentary "A Union in Wait" has been made about the union of our Winston-Salem friends Wendy and Susan at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest University campus after a long struggle to get the ceremony approved. The film will be shown at UNCG on April 6, as part of a series of activities sponsored by the LGBT student organization. Mac and Mitch at PFLAG conference Regional PFLAG Convention March 9-11, 2001 Southern Methodist University: Dallas, Texas There were many meetings and events that Mitch and I attended The opening forum Friday evening included several distinguished speakers. I am going to highlight some key points from Jennifer Parvin, Co-founder of the Dallas GLSEN, and David Buckle, an attorney from Lambda Legal services. Both of these individuals were very articulate and knowledgeable. Jennifer Parvin emphasized that work needs to be done to support safety in the schools. She stated that Texas legislators are in the process of adding safety and violence prevention laws. School administrators want to avoid trouble and are more likely to comply with such regulations. The timing is right to introduce and support anti-harassment amendments in the legislature. Jennifer envisions change occurring but encouraged PFLAG chapters to specifically work toward anti-harassment and non-a^scrimination laws. Sexual orientation training needs to be provided for all teachers and counselors. High school libraries should provide plenty of resources and books for GLBT students. High curriculum needs to include gay and lesbian role models and after school activities should support gay and lesbian students. Continued on page 2 Greensboro PFLAG April 17 Pot luck dinner, 6:15 p.m. meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friendship Friends Meeting House 1103 New Garden Road |
