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Happy #nationalcomingoutday? ! Wishing all the brave individuals who come out much love, peace, and hugs. Remember: ✅ Coming out is valid. ✅ Not coming out is valid. ✅ Being out only to yourself is valid. ✅ Coming out to family is valid. ✅ Coming out to friends is valid. ✅ Coming out to chosen family is valid. ✅ Coming out once, or multiple times, is valid. However you choose to do—or not do—coming out is up to you and only you. And no matter what: You are loved. You are valued. And PFLAG is here!

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Virtual Support Group Meetings RSVP IS REQUIRED! https://bit.ly/3iJ4gAn Announcing Separate Upcoming Meetings for Family/Friends, Adult LGBTQ+, and for Teens! If you are “zoomed out” you may want to come try again, as we have made a few changes to make the experience more intimate and pleasant. We will use rooms with fewer people so everyone has a few chances to speak. We will leave some time at the end to socialize for that “after the meeting chat” experience. Questions, comments, and resources may be posted in the chat, and you may even choose to use the chat feature to say something while someone else is still speaking. We want this to be as easy, pleasant, and intimate as an in-person support group. We’re happy to announce three upcoming video support group meetings using new and improved Zoom: (1) Adult parents/family/friends of LGBTQ+ (ages 18 and up) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth (2) LGBTQ+ TEENS – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17). (3) LGBTQ+ adults (ages 18 and up) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ individuals including those questioning On the date and time of the event you will be guided into the correct one of our three virtual rooms. RSVP IS REQUIRED! https://bit.ly/3iJ4gAn

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The negative impact these words, and the intention that they speak to, will have on the #LGBTQ+ community cannot be overstated. We cannot take this step backwards. “In Obergefell v. Hodges … the Court read a right to same-sex marriage into the Fourteenth Amendment, even though that right is found nowhere in the text. Several Members of the Court noted that the Court’s decision would threaten the religious liberty of the many Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred institution between one man and one woman.” https://rb.gy/fkljju #LGBT #Scotus #LGBTCommunity #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtgeorgia #lgbtq #legislation #lgbtjohnscreek

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The negative impact these words, and the intention that they speak to, will have on the #LGBTQ+ community cannot be overstated. We cannot take this step backwards. “In Obergefell v. Hodges … the Court read a right to same-sex marriage into the Fourteenth Amendment, even though that right is found nowhere in the text. Several Members of the Court noted that the Court’s decision would threaten the religious liberty of the many Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred institution between one man and one woman.” https://ift.tt/3leiieX #LGBT #Scotus #LGBTCommunity #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtgeorgia #lgbtq #legislation

Justices Alito, Thomas Call for Overturning of Marriage Equality
Two of the Supreme Court’s most conservative members opened the court’s term with that assertion.
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October 06, 2020 at 04:55PM

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We’re excited to welcome David Bates to his new role as our chapter secretary! David has been a supporting member of our chapter since 2014, and many of you may already know him from his time serving as our Board At-Large member. The position was recently vacated by Maggie Kottke, who is now serving in the newly created role of chapter vice president. David will serve out the remainder of Maggie’s 2-year term, ending on April 1st 2021. Simultaneously, David will continue to lead our marketing and communications efforts, in addition to his responsibilities as chapter Secretary. A big thank you to David for taking on the added responsibilities of chapter Secretary! #Congratulations #Secretary #PFLAG #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtjohnscreek #lgbtgeorgia

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PFLAG JOHNS CREEK Membership Drive 2020 Join us now through October 31st! Your financial support makes PFLAG’s work possible. As a member you become directly engaged in the vital mission of PFLAG both nationally and in our local community. Membership donations can be made through our website: https://ift.tt/2eaSoJ5. By joining through your local chapter, you receive national membership for just $15 ($50 if you join through the national website) Any donation over $15 stays with our local chapter, creating a foundation for continued local growth. Suggested levels: $15 – PFLAG NATIONAL Membership (minimum) $35 – PFLAG JOHNS CREEK Supporter $50 – PFLAG JOHNS CREEK Sustainer Any amount above and beyond these amounts is greatly appreciated! PFLAG Annual Membership runs October 1 through September 30. Donations received from now until October 31, 2020 will be effective October 1, 2020. Thank you for making this a successful membership campaign. And thank you for your support of PFLAG!

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Last week was #BannedBooksWeek, and this is the most important take away we’ve seen: “On the top 10 most challenged books of 2019 rankings, eight were challenged because of LGBTQ content. Several of them centered on transgender characters, like “George,” about a fourth-grade trans girl, and “I Am Jazz,” a picture book about real-life activist Jazz Jennings, who transitioned at a young age.” https://ift.tt/3cKapuy #lgbtgeorgia #lgbtatlanta #lgbt #lgbtbannedbooks

Some of the most frequently banned books feature LGBTQ stories, library association says
In honor of “Banned Books Week,” the American Library Association published lists of the top 10 most challenged books of 2019 and the top 100 of the decade.
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October 05, 2020 at 12:24PM

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