Shawnee Mission East KS Student Awarded College Scholarship

Thursday, May 21, 2009
PFLAG Announces 2009 Scholarship Winners
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Poll: Support For Same Sex Marriage Grows

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/04/27/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4972643.shtml
Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/
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4-20-09 Huffington Post - Five Days Change Gay Marriage

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edward-stein/five-days-change-gay-marr_b_184978.html
It has been an unprecedented week for the rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals. Last Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court...

School Protest

Here's some info about the protest at the Shawnee high school that occurred on 2-5-2009.

Action 10 News (video on the upper right)

Kansas City Star

Picture gallery at Queerty

Event at Colonial United Church of Christ in Prairie Village

A year and a half ago, Colonial United Church of Christ in Prairie Village voted to become an open and affirming designated UCC church. They periodically sponsor events and educational opportunities Anyone is welcome to attend the documentary viewing and discussion coming up on Feb. 8th.

Press Release:

Colonial UCC Church in Prairie Village (7039 Mission Rd.) will host a viewing of the documentary, "Call Me Malcom" on Feb. 8th at 11:15 following the 10:00 worship service. The event, which will be in the social hall, will feature the documentary of Malcolm’s journey of discovery that offers a glimpse into the lives of real people who are transgendered. Malcom, a United Church of Christ minister, tells his story and travels across the US visiting with people with various perspectives about identity, faith, and love. The shame and fear associated with transgender is overcome by grace, compassion, and knowledge. Soup and pizza will be served; free will offering for the lunch. Child care provided. Please call 913-362-7735 so we can plan for lunch and/or child care.

July's Program

Here's some info about George Turner who will be the presenter at our general meeting for July.

For over fifteen years, George has been helping people work through the challenges of life, improve their professional performance, and increase the quality of their life. Clients have described George as a ʽphenomenal life coach and stimulating guideʼ.. A graduate of the University of Kansas , George is a licensed clinician in both Kansas and Missouri . In addition, he is a certified sex therapist having received post-graduate, advanced clinical training in sex therapy. Currently George is finishing his doctorate at Widener University studying human sexuality education and therapy. George approaches therapy from a differentiation, cognitive-behavioral based theory that collaborates with the clientʼs own strengths and gifts to facilitate healing. He is the owner of Turner Professional Group, a collection of leading therapist, trainers and consultants designing personal and professional growth for you, including the popular Dating By Design series offering simple, sexy and spicy dating strategies. Turner Professional Group has two offices; one in Overland Park and second in Westport . TPG helps clients in the areas of relationship enhancement, sexual health and personal wellness.

George W. Turner, LSCSW/LCSW

Turner Professional Group

4010 Washington, Suite 405

Kansas City , MO. 64111

816.931.8255

www.turnerprofessionalgroup.com

Vigil in Remembrance of Lawrence King

We've received the following information from GLSEN about a vigil for Lawrence King on Friday, February 22, 2008 7:00 P.M. at Broadway Church.

A Call for Healing

On Tuesday February 12, 2008, Lawrence King, fifteen years old, was shot in the computer lab of his school. On February 14, 2008, his name was added to the countless victims of hate and violence against sexual orientation and gender identity. Please join us to remember not only Lawrence and his freedom of expression, but all victims of LGBT hate and violence and those whose hearts continue to hold on to this hatred in a call for healing and safety for everyone.

Heartland Men’s Chorus

Heartland Men’s Chorus has volunteered to sing in memory of Lawrence and in support of opening our hearts to prevent such violence and hatred from allowing any more tragedy.

Mid-America Freedom Band

Taps will be performed by XY, Trumpet in memory of Lawrence King.

Kansas City Women’s Chorus

Kansas City Women’s Chorus has volunteered to sing in memory of Lawrence and in support of opening our hearts to prevent such violence and hatred from allowing any more tragedy.

Marcia Fleischman

Marcia, co-pastor of Broadway Church who has opened its doors for this event, will speak a few words in Lawrence’s memory.

Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

All donations will go to the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project to help provide awareness of LGBT domestic violence and provide support for persons who have experienced LGBT domestic violence.

Broadway Church

Broadway Church has opened its doors for this event to help promote healing and non-violence in the community.

Where: Broadway Church

39^th Terr. And Broadway

Kansas City, MO 64111

When: Friday, February 22, 2008

7:00 P.M.

Questions: Chris Keen-Noble 816-237-6686

kansascity@chapters.glsen.org

Support

There will be representatives from PROMO, Kansas Equality Coalition, KCAVP, Passages, Campfire USA, Heartland Council, Scouting for All, The Keen Foundation, UMKC LGBT Office and Women’s Center, Kansas City Safe Schools Coalition, P-FLAG, Harmony, and GLSEN Kansas City to help and provide information.

Thank You!

We would like to thank the Heartland Men’s Chorus, the Heartland Women’s Chorus, Mid-American Freedom Band, Macia Fleischman, PROMO, Kansas Equality Coalition, KCAVP, Passages, Campfire USA, Heartland Council, Scouting for All, The Keen Foundation, UMKC LGBT Office and Women’s Center, Kansas City Safe Schools Coalition, P-FLAG, Harmony, GLSEN Kansas City, all those in attendance, and the countless individuals who have helped make this event a success. Together we can heal from violence and create a world of love.

GLSEN Kansas City

P.O. Box 2655

Mission, KS. 66201

Phone: 816-217-3102

Email: kansascity@chapters.glsen.org