The Hope and Help Center

Sage LGBT Monthly Grief Support Starts Nov 17th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:59:00 +0000

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SAGE LGBT Monthly Grief Discussion
The SAGE LGBT Grief Support programs are open to all LGBT adults (18 or older) who have experienced the death of a partner, family member and/or friend. The groups are led by trained facilitators.

Please RSVP for these groups by calling: 314-821-4845
or by email: swayland@sagemetrostl.org
Date: 3rd Tuesday, 11/17 Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Tower Grove Manor, 2710 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63126

SAGE LGBT 6-Week Grief Support Group
The next 6-Week Group is scheduled for December 1, 8, 15, 29 and January 5 and 12.
Pre-registration is required by phone: 314-821-4845 or by email: swayland@sagemetrostl.org
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Tower Grove Manor, 2710 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63126

More information at: http://www.sagemetrostl.org/

TransHaven Missouri / MCCGSL observes Transgender Day of Remembrance NOV 22nd

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:48:00 +0000

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November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance, and will be observed at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis, in conjunction with TransHaven Missouri.

transhaven@charter.net

Sunday, November 22nd

MCCGSL @ 1919 South Broadway (Soulard) St. Louis, MO 63104

9:00 AM Early Service with TDOR

10:30 AM Late Morning Service with TDOR- Renaming/Baptismal Ceremony following service

12:30 PM Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service

RSVP VIA FACEBOOK (rsvp not required)

Project ARK Toy Drive now until December 18 @ MCCGSL

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:22:00 +0000

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Join Project ARK (AIDS/HIV Resources and Knowledge) in their efforts to collect toys and funds for Kids, an annual toy drive for over 1,000 children affected by HIV/AIDS in the St. Louis Metro area. Toys may be dropped off at MCC of Greater St. Louis, during office hours or during Sunday Worhsip Events.

1919 S. Broadway (Soulard)
St. Louis, MO 63104
http://www.mccgsl.org/

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

•Collect new, unwrapped toys for children ages 1-14 years.
•Collect gift certificates to area vendors to assist with toy drive shopping.
•Make a monetary donation to the Holiday Gold for Kids Toy Drive.

http://projectark.wustl.edu/toydrive.html

"Walking Home" - National Homeless Awareness Event NOV 14th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:06:00 +0000

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Walking Home
Saturday Nov. 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Bridge - 1610 Olive St., St. Louis, 63116
314.421.3136

In light of National Homeless Awareness Month all are welcome to this informational walk.

Event sponsor: St. John Mercy Neighborhood Minsitry

www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry

Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov 20th - 22nd

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:38:00 +0000

www.HopeandHelpCenter.org on behalf of TransHaven Missouri

Transgender Day of Remembrance

begins Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12:00am
and will be observed at MCC of Greater St. Louis on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2:00pm

Sunday, November 22nd

Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St Louis
1919 S. Broadway (7th Street @ Russell in Soulard)

St Louis Missouri 63104

9:00 AM Early Service with TDOR

10:30 AM Late Morning Service with TDOR
- Renaming/Baptismal Ceremony following service
12:30 PM Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service

Events Sponsored by TransHaven Missouri & MCCGSL www.MCCGSL.org

For more information contact TransHaven@Charter.net

Metro East Pride calls for the Reinstatement of Teacher

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:28:00 +0000

Metro East Pride calls for the Reinstatement of Teacher
www.BellevillePride.com on behalf of www.MetroEastPride.com
http://showmenohate.blogspot.com/

Metro East Pride calls for the reinstatement of Dan Delong, a High School teacher in Southwestern School District High School in Piasa, located north of Alton.

Mr. Dan Delong was supsended following the discussion, and reading about homosexuality in animal populations. The Metro East community has rallied in support of the teacher, and calls for the school district and administrators to reverse their decision to suspend this well respcected teacher. (JOIN the FACEBOOK Cause), and look for updates for events & demonstrations in support of Dan Delong

High school teacher suspended after controversial assignment

By Mike Owens
PIASA, IL (KSDK) -- Teacher Dan DeLong is beloved by many of his students, as an educator who pushes the envelope for his students.
But he's not pushing anything right now. Students and parents say he's been suspended from his job at the Southwestern School District High School in Piasa, located north of Alton. At issue: DeLong offered his students optional work by going to a website and reading a scientific report about homosexuality in animals.
The word of his suspension comes from Facebook, the online networking site. His supporters at the school have created a webpage in support of DeLong and more than
400 people have signed on to show support, or at least read details of the dispute.
DeLong teaches honors English to 10th to 12th grade students. The website option was made to a 10th grade class.
Students say the parent of one of the students saw the website and thought it was not appropriate for her child.
School officials, according to parents, have set a hearing for DeLong for Monday night at the school board offices.
You can see that Facebook page in support of DeLong by clicking here.
The controversial article in question can be found here.

KSDK

CDC Foundation Offers Flu Updates Via E-mail

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:43:00 +0000

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CDC Foundation Offers Flu Updates Via E-mail

MFH is always interested in passing along helpful information to its grantees to help them better serve the people in our communities.

The Center for Disease Control Foundation (CDC Foundation) has recently released updates concerning the H1N1 influenza. Highlighting common myths, the CDC Foundation offers guidance during the flu season.

If you would like to have Flu Updates e-mailed to you, visit the CDC Foundation at https://www.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/9580_18629/74869/, or you can contact Shannon Easley at 404.523.3510 or seasley@cdcfoundation.org . The most recent updates are included below.

Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who would find it helpful.

Links to archived E-mails:

Flu Update: H1N1 Vaccine (10/08/2009)
http://www.cdcfoundation.org/h1n1/H1N1_10082009.html

Flu Update: Guidance for Small Businesses, Travel and Seasonal Flu (09/16/2009)
http://www.cdcfoundation.org/h1n1/H1N1_09162009.html

Flu Update: Supporting Parents and Families (09/04/2009)
http://www.cdcfoundation.org/h1n1/H1N1_09042009.html

Flu Update: Communications Tools and FAQs (08/27/2009)
http://www.cdcfoundation.org/h1n1/H1N1_08272009.html

Metro East Pride Chili & Hot Dog FUNDRAISER Nov 20th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:05:00 +0000

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on behalf of:
www.metroeastpride.com

You are cordially invited to support Diversity & Equality in the Metro East,
by joining us for our first Fundraising event for the 2010 Event.

RSVP on Facebook, no reservations are required.

EVENT LOCATION~ Club Escapade 133 W. Main ~Belleville, Illinois
Bowl of Chili $3 CHILI DOGS $3

Thank You to all who support the causes of Metro East Pride.
Join Us on FACEBOOK!

METRO EAST PRIDE
P. O. Box 824
Belleville, IL 62222
metroeastpride@gmail.com

Service of Remembrance & Hope @ Central Reform Congregation ~OCT 29th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:56:00 +0000

www.HopeandHelpCenter.org on Behalf of: The Daniel McCree Foundation

www.DanielMcCree.org
http://www.hopeandhelpcenter.org/

A Service of Remembrance and Hope: Celebrating the Harvest of Memories

Thursday October 29th, 7pm
At Central Reform Congregation
5020 Waterman (Waterman & Kingshighway)

This is an interfaith service of readings, prayers, rituals and music to remember those who have died of HIV/AIDS, sponsored by the St. Louis Metro AIDS Interfaith Network.
For more info call 314-754-0132

http://www.centralreform.org/

Keith Boykin- Yet One More River to Cross: Being Black and Gay in America - OCT 29th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:25:00 +0000

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Event sponsored by ABS, Pride Alliance, and X-Magazine

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Location: Washington University Campus - McDonnell Hall 162

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178125456041&index=1

Notes: Keith Boykin- Yet One More River to Cross: Black and Gay in America

Keith Boykin is the editor of The Daily Voice online news site, a CNBC contributor, a BET TV host and a New York Times best-selling author of three books.

Educated at Dartmouth and Harvard, Keith attended law school with President Barack Obama and served in the White House as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton.

Each of Keith's three books has been nominated for a Lambda Literary Award, including his most recent book, Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies and Denial in Black America. Keith won the Lambda Literary Award for his second book, Respecting The Soul, while his first book, One More River to Cross, is taught in colleges and universities throughout the country

Come out and hear this INCREDIBLE speaker on Thursday the 29th at 6 pm. It is going to be a discussion on a topic that needs to be discussed on campus.

This event is hosted by: The Association of Black Students, the PRIDE Alliance, and X-Magazine.

I hope to see you all there for this incredible speaker.

Out N About Hayride - OCT 23rd @ Forest Park

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:28:00 +0000

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Out N About Hayride

Friday, October 23
8p @ Forest Park

The hayride includes a bonfire Limited spaces are still available.

To RSVP: email info@mccgsl.org
or outnabout@mccgsl.org

www.MCCGSL.org

Queer Yoga @ Rustin's Place ~ Oct 27th 6:30PM

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:14:00 +0000

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on behalf of http://www.metroeastpride.com/
Queer Yoga-- Yoga by and for the Queer community

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:
LGBT Center of St Louis @ RUSTIN's PLACE

625 N Euclid Ave
City/Town:
Saint Louis, MO
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Description
Experience the benefit of yoga postures, yogic breathing exercises and meditation in an open and affirming environment for the Queer community.Yes these does include our allies as well!!!No previous experience necessary and bring your yoga mat!we will some extra yoga mats..We will be doing the actual yoga at Rustin's Place, which has plenty of room!

Trash Retail Store GRAND OPENING OCT 30th-"Where Edgy Freak...Meets Shabby Chic"

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:43:00 +0000

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www.Myspace.com/shoptrash
NOW IN BELLEVILLE -- 124 East Main Street

Come and Celebrate the Grand Opening of TRASH on October 30th.

The streets of Belleville will be filled with Trick O Treaters from 5-8PM, and we will be open VERY LATE~ stop in and see our much larger store in Belleville!

Remembrance and Hope Service ~ OCT 29th @ CRC

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:27:00 +0000

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A Service of Remembrance and Hope: Celebrating the Harvest of Memories

Thursday October 29th, 7pm
At Central Reform Congregation
5020 Waterman (Waterman & Kingshighway)

www.centralreform.org

"Call Me Troy" Film Viewing OCTOBER 17th (FREE)

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:44:00 +0000

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Join us on October 17th, for a special showing of

"CALL ME TROY",

the documentary film of Rev. Troy Perry, founder of Metropolitan Community Churches, in 1968. This Historical Film details the history of the Christian denomination founded by and for the LBGTIQ community.

October 17th, 2009 @ 7PM (FREE) 1919 S. Broadway (IN SOULARD)

FOR MORE INFORMATION< info@mccgsl.org

Variety Show Oct 10th 7pm - $10 Tickets-- JOIN US!

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:26:00 +0000

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This Saturday at First Congregational Church at
6501 Wydown Blvd a benefit Variety Show will be held.

~ So, if you want to have a GREAT time and support a worthy charity organization (Steps Alano Club, a LGBTQA recovery organization) please come!

Cost is $10 and the doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7.

Come out and support this great cause!

**Republished at www.GayStLouis.com www.MetroEastPride.com & www.BellevillePride.com

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY AND DC EQUALITY MARCH..LIVE AT NOVAK'S

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:29:00 +0000

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on Behalf of METRO EAST PRIDE & NOVAK's Bar

OCTOBER 11th @ Novaks Bar
(Manchester Ave)
7-11PM

COME WATCH THE LIVE FEED OF THE RALLY IN DC AT 1 ON SUNDAY AND ENJOY $1 DRAFTS AND SOME COMPLIMENTARY HOT CHILI OR SOUP. WEAR THE RIGHT COLOR FOR THE FUN OF IT!!BONFIRE ON THE PATIO!!! SINGLES WILL WEAR A LITTLE STAR STICKER SO OTHER SINGLES CAN MEET EACH OTHER.MEN & WOMEN!!

www.MetroEastPride.com

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Grand Opening on South Grand

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:16:00 +0000

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www.HCCSTL.com

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its Grand Opening Celebration, at
it's new location, in the SouthSide National Bank Building, located at 3611 South Grand.
Join in an afternoon of celebration at the

HCC Technology Center, 12pm to 1:30pm

RSVP @ 314-664-4432

Share your voice! OCT 11th @ MCC of Greater Saint Louis

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0000

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Share your voice! OCT 11th @ MCC of Greater Saint Louis

http://www.mccgsl.org/

The MCC of Greater Saint Louis' Board of Directors invites you to an informational forum on Sunday, October 11th at 12:30PM in the Sanctuary of 1919 S. Broadway.

We are seeking your input on the following:

• Current rental policies for all spaces at 1919 S. Broadway

• Current “no alcohol” policy for 1919 S. Broadway, including church events

• Current worship times

• Functionality of Kitchen

The Board will be sharing with you and responding to your questions regarding:• Building Together update – physical phases and finances• MCCGSL Financial Statements year to date• Strategic initiatives for our future
For more information, join us at the next board meeting, Tuesday, October 20th at 6:30p or contact board@mccgsl.org.

MORE BUILDING INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE HERE:

http://hopeandhelpcenter.net/buildingtogether.aspx

Band Together Halloween Concert ~ OCT 10th (FREE)

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:17:00 +0000

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www.bandtogetherSTL.com

trichtatechmania

BandTogether, the St. Louis GLBTA community concert band, will present a special trichtatechmanic Halloween concert on Saturday, October 10.

That’s right, this concert will represent the beginning of the band’s 13th season, 13 pieces will be performed, and the band’s name almost has 13 letters. Coincidence? Omen?

This event features a variety of serious and seriously spooky selections for wind ensemble including Holst’s “First Suite in E Flat,” Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture”, selections from “The Phantom of the Opera,” and the eerie “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

Admission is FREE.
E.Desmond Lee Concert Hall at the 560 Music Center
560 Trinity Avenue · at the western end of the U.City Loop
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Applause and donations are greatly appreciated

More information at: http://www.bandtogetherstl.com/

"Call Me Troy" Film Viewing OCTOBER 17th (FREE)

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:21:00 +0000

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Join us on October 17th, for a special showing of "CALL ME TROY", the documentary film of Rev. Troy Perry, founder of Metropolitan Community Churches, in 1968. This Historical Film details the history of the Christian denomination founded by and for the LBGTIQ community.

October 17th, 2009 @ 7PM (FREE) 1919 S. Broadway (IN SOULARD)

FOR MORE INFORMATION< info@mccgsl.org

MetroEast Pride Supports Interfaith Food Pantry OCT 10th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:07:00 +0000

(EVENT SOLD OUT)
THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S SUPPORT!

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Interfaith Food Pantry FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST OCT 10th All you can eat Flapjack Breakfast @ Applebee's in Fairview Heights OCT 10th (details below)
on Behalf of http://www.metroeastpride.com/

Metro East Pride 2010 Supports the Community Interfaith Food Pantry located in Belleville.

Buy a $10 ticket ($5 for children) toApplebee's Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast.Saturday,

10/10/09 8 am to 10 am.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

2426 N. Illinois St., Swansea

MCC of Greater St. Louis Grand Opening- September 26th

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:39:00 +0000

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Join Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis for their Grand Opening Celebration and a free community concert. Officiated by the Moderator of MCC, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson.

Elder Wilson, is only the second moderator of the Denomination, following the retirement of founder Rev. Troy Perry. Elder Nancy Wilson, served as the senior pastor of MCC Los Angeles for more than a decade during a turbulent time of LGBT issues.

5:00PM Ribbon Cutting
5:15PM Open House
6:00PM Community Concert featuring:

Price: Free
Gateway Men's Chorus, Band Together, Charis, Fruit Jam, Symmetry, MCCGSL Choir

Gateway Men's Chorus: Since April 1988, the Gateway Men’s Chorus has been performing to the delight of many in the St. Louis region— so much so that they’ve been called “an arts phenomenon” by The Riverfront Times. Dedicated to the freedom and message of music, the Chorus is committed to the community, locally and globally. http://www.gatewaymenschorus.org

Band Together: BandTogether is a volunteer music organization in the greater St. Louis area, open to performers of all abilities, providing musical opportunities to members of the GLBTA community in a safe and relaxed setting. www.bandtogetherstl.com

Symmetry: Melinda Ohlemiller and Wendy Bruner make-up the musical duo known as Symmetry. Wendy and Melinda met as colleagues and are strong social justice advocates who sing from their hearts. They have appeared in St. Louis area coffeehouses, charity events, churches, and concert halls for the past 6 years. In November 2007, they released their first CD, "Symmetry: Live at the Sheldon". http://www.symmetryduo.com/

Fruit Jam: Fruit Jam is a jazz / swing / dance / big band. We love to play music, and it shows when we play. We are committed to community responsibility. Our mission includes supporting organizations and events that assist, honor and respect all members of St. Louis's diverse populations. The band is GLBTA (or at least four of those!) http://fruitjamjazz.com/

CHARIS: is a lesbian chorus open to all women. We differ in age, size, ethnic background and ability, but we share goals to seek musical excellence, voice messages of social justice and create a fun and supportive place for all women. http://www.charischorus.org/index.html

MCCGSL Choir: The 65 member strong MCCGSL Choir is a radically inclusive group of performers that support the music ministry of Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis. Most recently, the MCCGSL Choir was selected as one of the top 8 church choirs in the Midwest in the "How Sweet the Sound" contest sponsored by Verizon. The choir also performed in 2008 in Minneapolis, MN for the Metropolitan Community Churches regional meeting. www.mccgsl.org .

Join the Equality bus to DC - Show Me No Hate Event

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:26:00 +0000

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on behalf of: http://www.showmenohate.blogspot.com/

Show Me No Hate has chartered a 55-seat bus to bring LGBTQ and straight allies to the National Equality March in DC.

The bus will be leaving from St. Louis on Saturday October 10th at 3:00pm. We will travel to Washington D.C. (13 hours) with a dinner break along the way. The bus will arrive in D.C. around 6:00am at a location where we can stretch, eat breakfast and change clothing if necessary. Our group will participate in a variety of National Equality March events throughout the day including a memorial for deceased gay soldiers, the Equality March in front of the White House, and main event at the Washington D.C. Historic Mall to hear speakers. We will board our bus around 8:00pm and return to St. Louis by 10am, Monday October 12th.If you are interested in a seat on our bus please click here.

If you have any questions please send email to ShowMeNoHate@gmail.com

MCC Picnic Sept 19th - Tower Grove Park (JOIN US)

Colby.Kluthe@gmail.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:38:00 +0000

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www.MCCGSL.Org

Your invited to join the MCCGSL Family for our Annual Church Picnic, held at Tower Grove Park.

Come and meet some new friends, and enjoy great food, and activities. All are welcome~

"Come as you Are... Beleiving As you Do"

Event Starts at 11AM and we will conclude mid afternoon. Hope to see you there!