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TEEN SOCIAL EVENT PFLAG JOHNS CREEK invites area LGBTQ teens and their teen friends/allies to our Teen Social Event! WHEN: Saturday, November 2 (1st Saturday of Each Month) 7:30 – 10 PM WHERE: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (Downtown Alpharetta) Enter through the main entrance. A volunteer will greet you. Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space. We’ll play some cool games and do some fun activities! Wear comfy clothes because we’re going to be active! Food and drinks provided! 8th grade and up; minimum age = 13. $5 donation per person requested at the door. Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times. PARENTS: No curb drop-off! Check-in is required at the door for everyone (teens and adults). Teens must be checked in by a parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians are invited to stay and join the adult group for casual snacks & conversation during the Event. But staying is not required. However, check-in is required. Again, no curb drop-off IMPORTANT: Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Form & Waiver & Youth/Teen Acceptance Form at each event check-in. Both parent/guardian AND youth/teen MUST sign the below form. Completed and signed form is required for admission to each Event. Form link: http://bit.ly/2Vh9V5s

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PFLAG JOHNS CREEK invites area LGBTQ teens and their teen friends/allies to our Teen Social Event!

WHEN:
Saturday, November 2
(1st Saturday of Each Month)
7:30 – 10 PM

WHERE:
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
180 Academy Street
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(Downtown Alpharetta)

Enter through the main entrance. A volunteer will greet you.

Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space.

We’ll play some cool games and do some fun activities!

Wear comfy clothes because we’re going to be active!

Food and drinks provided!

8th grade and up; minimum age = 13. $5 donation per person requested at the door.

Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times.

PARENTS: No curb drop-off! Check-in is required at the door for everyone (teens and adults). Teens must be checked in by a parent/guardian.

Parents/Guardians are invited to stay and join the adult group for casual snacks & conversation during the Event. But staying is not required. However, check-in is required. Again, no curb drop-off

IMPORTANT: Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Form & Waiver & Youth/Teen Acceptance Form at each event check-in.

Both parent/guardian AND youth/teen MUST sign the below form. Completed and signed form is required for admission to each Event.

Form link: http://bit.ly/2Vh9V5s

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PERIMETER Location – Support Group Meetings WHEN: Tuesday, November 5 (1st Tuesday of Each Month) 7 – 8:30 PM WHERE: Congregation B’nai Torah 700 Mt. Vernon Highway Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Community Rooms A, B, & C) Parking on the left of the main drive. The location is on your right in the main building. Follow the signs. No food or drink allowed due to kosher facility. PFLAG Johns Creek is here for you! Providing free and confidential support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people, and their parents, families, and friends in the North Atlanta metro area. PFLAG Johns Creek support groups meet on the first Tuesday of each and every month at the PERIMETER location. We have two separate groups, each led by PFLAG trained facilitators, and each room has a sign identifying which group is meeting in that room. Choose the group that is best for you: TEENS (Room A) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ teens and their teen friends/allies. 8th grade and up, minimum age 13. ADULTS (Rooms B & C) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ adults and parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ adults or youth. Questions? Want to know more? CONNECT WITH US! Phone: 470.207.3524 Email: PFLAGJohnsCreek@gmail.com Web: PFLAGJohnsCreek.org Facebook: Facebook.com/PFLAGJohnsCreek Twitter: Twitter.com/PFLAGJohnsCreek Instagram: Instagram.com/PFLAGJohnsCreek

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/2N5AeZD PERIMETER Location – Support Group Meetings

WHEN:
Tuesday, November 5
(1st Tuesday of Each Month)
7 – 8:30 PM

WHERE:
Congregation B’nai Torah
700 Mt. Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(Community Rooms A, B, & C)

Parking on the left of the main drive. The location is on your right in the main building. Follow the signs. No food or drink allowed due to kosher facility.

PFLAG Johns Creek is here for you! Providing free and confidential support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people, and their parents, families, and friends in the North Atlanta metro area.

PFLAG Johns Creek support groups meet on the first Tuesday of each and every month at the PERIMETER location.

We have two separate groups, each led by PFLAG trained facilitators, and each room has a sign identifying which group is meeting in that room. Choose the group that is best for you:

TEENS (Room A) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ teens and their teen friends/allies. 8th grade and up, minimum age 13.

ADULTS (Rooms B & C) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ adults and parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ adults or youth.

Questions? Want to know more? CONNECT WITH US!
Phone: 470.207.3524
Email: PFLAGJohnsCreek@gmail.com
Web: PFLAGJohnsCreek.org
Facebook: Facebook.com/PFLAGJohnsCreek
Twitter: Twitter.com/PFLAGJohnsCreek
Instagram: Instagram.com/PFLAGJohnsCreek

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SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENT: Helping Your Transgender Child Transition PFLAG Johns Creek presents this educational event you won’t want to miss! WHEN: Tuesday November 19, 2019 7pm – 8:30pm WHERE: Johns Creek United Methodist Church 11180 Medlock Bridge Road Johns Creek, GA 30097 (3rd Floor) Helping your transgender child transition socially, physically, and emotionally. We will have a panel of speakers to discuss this subject from several perspectives: 1. Mick Rehrig, LCSW, counselor specializing in LGBTQ+ people 2. Jeannie Senter, advocate for safe schools 3. Kris Janovitz, transitional coach, mom of transgender daughter 4. A mom of a transgender son — PLEASE NOTE: Our regular scheduled meetings will meet as usual during the education event for those who need support or wish not to attend the education event. TWEENS (Room 323) – A special safe space for LGBTQ+ tweens (4th-7th grade; ages 9-13) to socialize with other tweens. This is NOT a facilitated support group but instead a social group with games, art, and other fun for tweens to enjoy all while being themselves. The Tween Social Group runs concurrent with the older Teen and Adult Support Groups. A parent must attend an Adult Support Group Meeting or remain in the 3rd floor main hallway. TEENS (Rooms 325, 326) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13). PARENTS/ALLIES (Rooms 315, 320) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth. ADULTS (room 313) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ adults only. Safe space for adults including those who are questioning.

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/32zc6VT SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENT: Helping Your Transgender Child Transition

PFLAG Johns Creek presents this educational event you won’t want to miss!

WHEN:
Tuesday November 19, 2019
7pm – 8:30pm

WHERE:
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
11180 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(3rd Floor)

Helping your transgender child transition socially, physically, and emotionally.

We will have a panel of speakers to discuss this subject from several perspectives:

1. Mick Rehrig, LCSW, counselor specializing in LGBTQ+ people

2. Jeannie Senter, advocate for safe schools

3. Kris Janovitz, transitional coach, mom of transgender daughter

4. A mom of a transgender son — PLEASE NOTE: Our regular scheduled meetings will meet as usual during the education event for those who need support or wish not to attend the education event.

TWEENS (Room 323) – A special safe space for LGBTQ+ tweens (4th-7th grade; ages 9-13) to socialize with other tweens. This is NOT a facilitated support group but instead a social group with games, art, and other fun for tweens to enjoy all while being themselves. The Tween Social Group runs concurrent with the older Teen and Adult Support Groups. A parent must attend an Adult Support Group Meeting or remain in the 3rd floor main hallway.

TEENS (Rooms 325, 326) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13). PARENTS/ALLIES (Rooms 315, 320) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth.

ADULTS (room 313) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ adults only. Safe space for adults including those who are questioning.

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REMINDER: PFLAG has all sorts of information for families and others when a loved one comes out. Full of useful knowledge, helpful tips, expert opinions and first-person stories. Must reads for anyone looking to support LGBTQ loved ones. Individual questioning, struggling, or looking for support? PFLAG is here for you too! We have resources and support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals as well. Check out all the resources at PFLAG National’s website PFLAG.org. #lgbt #lgbtsupporter #lgbtq? #lgbtqsupport #transgender #transgendersupport #pflag #pflagsaveslives

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/31vANRZ REMINDER: PFLAG has all sorts of information for families and others when a loved one comes out. Full of useful knowledge, helpful tips, expert opinions and first-person stories. Must reads for anyone looking to support LGBTQ loved ones.

Individual questioning, struggling, or looking for support? PFLAG is here for you too! We have resources and support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals as well.

Check out all the resources at PFLAG National’s website PFLAG.org.

#lgbt #lgbtsupporter #lgbtq? #lgbtqsupport #transgender #transgendersupport #pflag #pflagsaveslives

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#Repost @tellmommabear ・・・ Just Love. That’s what matters. ? #tellmommabear #freemomhugs #queeraf #trans #gay #lesbian #bi #nonbianary #advocate #iseeyou #validation #affirmation #ftm #mtf #loveislove #weloveandsupportyou #spreedqueerjoy #instagay #pride #transisbeautiful #ally #ocpride #transawareness #translivesmatter #love #support #beyourself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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Just Love. That’s what matters. ? #tellmommabear #freemomhugs #queeraf #trans #gay #lesbian #bi #nonbianary #advocate #iseeyou #validation #affirmation #ftm #mtf #loveislove #weloveandsupportyou #spreedqueerjoy #instagay #pride #transisbeautiful #ally #ocpride #transawareness #translivesmatter #love #support #beyourself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
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Dr. Carlton Wilson, the superintendent of the Pickens County School District, located about 60 miles north of Atlanta, finds himself weighing overwhelming opposition from parents who want schools to continue to segregate students based on their assigned sex at birth, and a smaller minority who argue that bending to the majority’s desires will leave the school vulnerable to a costly legal challenge.

Georgia superintendent under pressure to issue decision on transgender restrooms – Metro Weekly
A Georgia superintendent is caught between community opposition to a pro-trans restroom policy and a possible lawsuit that could bankrupt the school system.
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Post from Facebook PFLAG Johns Creek, GA – https://ift.tt/2h9VnkL
October 19, 2019 at 10:00AM

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Get out the vote!

1 in 5 LGBTQ adults isn’t registered to vote, despite high 2020 stakes
Half of the LGBTQ adults registered to vote next November said they were Democrats and 15% were Republicans.
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October 18, 2019 at 06:00PM

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This health care ruling could endanger untold numbers of LGTBQ Americans

This health care ruling could endanger untold numbers of LGTBQ Americans
A judge has ruled that an Obama-era regulation protecting LGBTQ Americans and women who have had abortions from discrimination in health care violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Allison Hope argues that this judge’s ruling goes against the spirit of that law and only perpetuates discrimi…
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Post from Facebook PFLAG Johns Creek, GA – https://ift.tt/2h9VnkL
October 18, 2019 at 09:00AM

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