Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Over LGBTQ Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage
Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah, which supports LGBTQ rights, announced Thursday that it would split with the United Methodists, becoming the first congregation in the country to do so.
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September 04, 2020 at 12:00PM
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“A number of terms that pertain to the community were also added including deadname (to call a person, especially a trans person, by a previous name as opposed to their chosen or preferred name), gender-inclusive (relating to or intended for any gender), biromantic (a person who is romantically attracted to people of two specific and distinct gender identities), and trans+ (relating to people with gender expressions outside of traditional norms) and more.”
Dictionary Replaces ‘Homosexual’ In Largest Update Ever
They’ve also added terms like gender-inclusive, trans+, and capitalized Pride.
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September 03, 2020 at 09:14PM
“CBS All Access on Wednesday announced that Season 3 of “Star Trek: Discovery” will introduce non-binary and transgender characters, who will be the first in the franchise’s history.”
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ to introduce history-making non-binary and transgender characters
“Star Trek: Discovery” is boldly going where no “Star Trek” TV or film has gone before.
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September 02, 2020 at 09:00PM
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Niecy Nash Comes Out By Introducing the World to Her New Wife: ‘Love Wins’
Niecy Nash Comes Out By Introducing the World to Her New Wife: ‘Love Wins’
Actress and comedian Niecy Nash is officially coming out — and she wants the world to know her beautiful new wife.
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August 31, 2020 at 10:30PM
PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is happy to announce that we will host a virtual Teen Social Event. WHEN: Saturday, September 5 7:30 – 9 PM WHERE: ZOOM https://bit.ly/3lr3hay ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space. We’ll chat and get to know each other. Feel free to drop off the zoom call at any time if you don’t feel safe for any reason, we understand. Please do not use a virtual background, we would like to see behind and around you as much as possible to make sure everyone’s confidentiality is maintained. We will split into a few smaller breakout rooms to facilitate some conversation and games. If you don’t like seeing yourself on the screen you may hide self view during the zoom so we can still see you. 8th grade and up; ages 13-18 Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://bit.ly/3lr3hay

WHEN:
Saturday, September 5
7:30 – 9 PM
WHERE:
ZOOM
https://bit.ly/3lr3hay
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space.
We’ll chat and get to know each other.
Feel free to drop off the zoom call at any time if you don’t feel safe for any reason, we understand.
Please do not use a virtual background, we would like to see behind and around you as much as possible to make sure everyone’s confidentiality is maintained.
We will split into a few smaller breakout rooms to facilitate some conversation and games.
If you don’t like seeing yourself on the screen you may hide self view during the zoom so we can still see you.
8th grade and up; ages 13-18
Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
https://bit.ly/3lr3hay
We need volunteers for several new roles to keep our organization running smoothly and launching it into the new directions as well. The board would like to ask for volunteers for several roles. Social Media Coordinator: Responsible for posting on social media items of interest and chapter events. Grows our social media following and footprint. No experience required but knowledge of and familiarity with social media is a plus! Teen Engagement Coordinator: Responsible for communicating/scheduling all our teen facilitators, seeking additional training for teen facilitators, and growing the teen support and education programs.Works with the teen socials coordinator. Advisory Committee Members for outreach to people of color: Responsible for advising the board on how best to reach and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people of color and their families. Chaperones for our teen socials: Currently held on first and third Saturday of each month via zoom. New Board Position: Vice President: Board member position, must be voted in. Responsible for the operations of the chapter including budgeting, chapter fundraising, and trains for succession to the role of board president. Position is 2 years. Email us at PFLAGJohnsCreek@gmail.com.

Social Media Coordinator: Responsible for posting on social media items of interest and chapter events. Grows our social media following and footprint. No experience required but knowledge of and familiarity with social media is a plus!
Teen Engagement Coordinator: Responsible for communicating/scheduling all our teen facilitators, seeking additional training for teen facilitators, and growing the teen support and education programs.Works with the teen socials coordinator.
Advisory Committee Members for outreach to people of color: Responsible for advising the board on how best to reach and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people of color and their families.
Chaperones for our teen socials: Currently held on first and third Saturday of each month via zoom.
New Board Position:
Vice President: Board member position, must be voted in. Responsible for the operations of the chapter including budgeting, chapter fundraising, and trains for succession to the role of board president. Position is 2 years.
Email us at PFLAGJohnsCreek@gmail.com.
“The film is important and timely in its story and message, and can have a huge impact on those of us who watch and experience what Brendon and their family is going through in this time of acceptance and admission.”
Jennifer Lopez introduces her transgender nibling Brendon to the world as she shares their moving short film
Jennifer Lopez has revealed short film Draw With Me, about her nibling coming out as transgender and non-binary to their family.
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August 27, 2020 at 07:00PM
“A federal appeals court handed a win to a transgender former student on Wednesday in a years-long fight over restroom policies, ruling that policies segregating transgender students from their peers are unconstitutional and violate federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education.”
Federal appeals court sides with student in Virginia transgender bathroom case
A federal appeals court handed a win to a transgender former student on Wednesday in a years-long fight over restroom policies, ruling that policies segregating transgender students from their peers are unconstitutional and violate federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education.
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August 26, 2020 at 08:57PM