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Strong Stance
A Personal Safety Workshop for LGBT Community & Allies
2 workshop Dates --

Saturday June 14, 2008
1:00 – 4:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Dewitt Park, Ithaca NY

Sunday June 29, 2008
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Women’s Community Building
100 W. Seneca Street, Ithaca NY

This class for LGBT community and allies establishes a framework for how assertive posture and speech translates into more empowered living.

Role plays and exercises to practice these important skills
Discussion of Why, What and When realities of speaking up and/or defending yourself 

Easy-to-remember techniques that can be used in a variety of situations
Students will learn blocks, kicks, strikes and escapes from wrist grabs

Workshops are free.  Space is limited so registration is required
To register contact the Advocacy Center at 277-3203. 


Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus  will be presenting its 2008 Spring Pride Concert on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, at the First Unitarian Universalist Society, 109 Waring Road, in Syracuse.  the concert, titled "A Deeper Love," starts at 8:00 PM.  The evening's event will include a post-concert reception and door prize giveaway.  Tickets for the concert are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.  Senior and student tickets are also available.  Tickets can be purchased at the Lavender Inkwell Bookshoppe, or reserved online by emailing:  SGLCtickets@twcny.rr.com

Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
Members of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) are churches, organizations, and individuals who are willing to go on record as welcoming and affirming all persons without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity, and who have joined together to advocate for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons within Baptist communities of faith. Our unique makeup helps make AWAB The National Voice for LGBT Baptists.

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

Soul Force "The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance." This site has many resources for people desiring to live in peace with themselves and others and who wish to gain understanding of the issues surrounding sexual orientation and faith.

Intersex Society of North America The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.

Transgender Tapestry IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression.  We promote the understanding and acceptance of All People: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Hijra, Kathoey, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Lesbian, Gay, Straight, Butch, Femme, Faerie, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, and of course - You!

 

 

 

What does the Lord require of you?
To do Justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.
~Micah 6:8~

Peace to all who enter here.