Race for the Cure w/ ROSIE & MCCGSL June 13th

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www.MCCGSL.org

For the 10th year in a row, you are invited to be part of the MCC's Komen For the Cure Team. You can do this by making any size donation! If you donate as much as $25, you will receive a Komen Race Shirt!

St. Louis has had the biggest race in the country for the past three years!! We have raised over 13 million dollars. And 75% of the money raised stays in the city where it was raised! We have help save 1000s of lives in our community and that's what MCC is all about.
HERE'S TWO WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE:


1) Go to the website: http://www.komenstlouis.org/ and click on race registration, sign up for Team: MCC #090258 and fill out the paperwork with your donation, using your credit card.


2) Come to the Komen Table after either service beginning May 10 thru June 7 and turn in your donation in cash or by check.


REMEMBER TO STOP AT THE TABLE ON SUN.
WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN THINGS AND FREE INFORMATION TOO.
WALKING IS FREE AND THE SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS ARE PRICELESS!
THE RACE IS SAT., JUNE 13 AT 8:30 AM IN DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
See Rosie or Madonna for more information or to help out!

"New Unity" ~ Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

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"New Unity" @ MCCGSL (Weekly Videos)

"New Unity" from MCC of Greater St. Louis on Vimeo.

The Hope and Help Center partners w/ GayStLouis.com

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We are proud to announce that we have some updates online to announce. We have partnered with GayStLouis.com to offer our readers the lastest in community events and Forum updates, at this long-standing web based Community.

Recently under Relaunch, GayStLouis.com has served the St. Louis region for more than 10years, and has returned better than ever! We are excited to have this content integrated into our community resources available online at The Hope and Help Center.

VISIT ONLINE TODAY

Building Together - SLAB CEREMONY June 7th

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Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 7th!

The Slab Ceremony will take place immediately following the second service, and last until 2:30 pm. Colored markers will be available to write your thoughts, messages, names, scriptures, etc, on the altar floor area. While the sanctuary will remain a place of quiet reflection, the space outside of the building will be available for gathering and conversation. Throughout the ceremony, several church clergy, staff, and coordinators will be on hand to help guide the process. Come leave your mark on the legacy we are creating!

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LGBT seniors: Out of the closet and nowhere to go
"In June, the queer community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. Along with that celebration comes the reality that many who were on the front lines of the queer civil-rights movement are now on a different front line as the first generation of out elderly queers.In 2009, some of the best-known voices of the queer community are that entity that truly dares not speak its name: old."To read the entire article, click here.

Story courtesy of SAGE of Metro St. Louis www.SageMetroSTL.org

FREE CREDIT WORKSHOP - May28th

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Join justinePETERSEN for a FREE WORKSHOP, dealing with credit and financial health.

This event is hosted by justBIZ at the Emerson Park Metrolink Station.

RSVP via email-- ckluthe@justinepetersen.org Or Call 618-482-4557

WHEN - May 28th 5-7PM

WHERE - justBIZ @ Emerson Park (MAP LINK)

THIS EVENT IS FREE, space is limited, so reserve your place today!

http://www.justinepetersen.org/

Mosa Concert- May 30 RSVP Today!

http://www.hopeandhelpcenter.org/

Here's more info about the house concert and workshop my friend Mosa is giving at our house May 30th below and attached) . She's a beautiful spirit and we should have a lot of fun! Hope you can make it - bring friends! Spread the word! Thanks, Cary

The official invite:

Mosa is coming through STL and giving her
Sounding Yourself into Being workshop
AND
Concert!

At our House! Woo Hoo!

Sat, May 30th
12:30 - 4:30 workshop (more info on her website: www.mosazone.com/MosaDrone.html )
7:30 concert
TICKETS are $10 or $15 (sliding scale)

WORKSHOP EVENT TICKETS- $40- $55 (sliding scale)

At 7431 Flora Ave (Flora is one light south of Manchester.

7431 is between Big Bend and Sutton.)

Please bring lots of friends and RSVP - to this e-mail or 314-644-0902 !!

caryanna@sbcglobal.net

Hope you can make it - it'd be great to see you!

Peace,
Cary and Deborah

Call to Action for Metro-East (MEGS)

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Dear Metro East Gays and Straights (MEGS)Last chance to tell Jerry Costello 618-233-8026 we want/need his support for Civil Unions. AB 2234.

This is the last week of this legislative year.

If you haven't yet called Costello, please do. The last poll indicates 49% against and 38% in favor. We have much work to do in Southern Illinois.
MEGS and our Justice Trail will be better organized for the next legisalative session. Mae, PFOG member, has agreed to track legisation for us. We need a gay person to assist her.

Thanks, jessie
Metro East Gays and Straights
Jan 24, 2009 ... Located in Belleville, Illinois, Metro East Gays and Straights (MEGS), is a project of the Coalition for Economic and Social Justice (CESJ), www.jobsandjustice.org/social-justice/megs.html

Slab Ceremony June 7th- JOIN US!

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Building Together Slab Ceremony

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 7th! The Slab Ceremony will take place immediately following the second service, and last until 2:30 pm. Colored markers will be available to write your thoughts, messages, names, scriptures, etc, on the altar floor area. While the sanctuary will remain a place of quiet reflection, the space outside of the building will be available for gathering and conversation. Throughout the ceremony, several church clergy, staff, and coordinators will be on hand to help guide the process. Come leave your mark on the legacy we are creating!

May E-News Update

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The May E-News Update is Now Available for download, or to be viewed at The Hope and Help Center.

MAY E-NEWS UPDATE

Race for the Cure w/ ROSIE June 13th

http://www.hopeandhelpcenter.org/

For the 10th year in a row, you are invited to be part of the MCC's Komen For the Cure Team. You can do this by making any size donation! If you donate as much as $25, you will receive a Komen Race Shirt! St. Louis has had the biggest race in the country for the past three years!! We have raised over 13 million dollars. And 75% of the money raised stays in the city where it was raised! We have help save 1000s of lives in our community and that's what MCC is all about.

HERE'S TWO WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE:

1) Go to the website: http://www.komenstlouis.org/ and click on race registration, sign up for Team: MCC #090258 and fill out the paperwork with your donation, using your credit card.

2) Come to the Komen Table after either service beginning May 10 thru June 7 and turn in your donation in cash or by check.

REMEMBER TO STOP AT THE TABLE ON SUN.

WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN THINGS AND FREE INFORMATION TOO.

WALKING IS FREE AND THE SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS ARE PRICELESS!
THE RACE IS SAT., JUNE 13 AT 8:30 AM IN DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
See Rosie or Madonna for more information or to help out!

PRIDE volunteers needed! JUNE 20th

www.BellevillePride.com

We are seeking volunteers for the Metro-East Pride event on June 20th~

JOIN MCCGSL & The Hope and Help Center, by volunteering to work at our booth--

pride@mccgsl.org

Join BellevillePride.com & Daniel McCree Foundation, by volunteering to work our booth--

editor@danielmccree.org

WE INVITE EVERYONE TO JOIN US!

BellevillePride.com has several items to give away, and will also have a silent auction to benefit MCCGSL's Building Together Capital Campaign-- We have authorized some limited edition prints of Daniel McCree Artwork, and will have originals on site to be viewed also.

http://www.danielmccree.org/

NEW HEALTH BULLETIN BOARD

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HEALTH TOPICS:

Alcohol

• Alcohol Title Sign
• Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Health Consequences of Alcohol Abuse
• Factors that Affect Your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
• Who to Contact for Help

Asthma

• Asthma Title Sign
• What is Asthma?
• Triggers of an Asthma Attack
• Asthma Attack Medication

Breast Cancer

• Breast Cancer Title Sign
• Statistics
• Free Mammograms
• Guidelines for Early Detection

Cold Weather

• Cold Weather Title Sign
• Frostbite & Hypothermia
• Who is Most Affected?
• Stay Safe in the Cold

Diabetes

• Diabetes Title Sign
• What is Diabetes? Are you at Risk for Diabetes?
• Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
• Staying Healthy with Diabetes

Heart Disease

• Heart Disease Title Sign
• Heart Attack & Stroke Warning
• Heart-Healthy Tips
• Local Resources
• Statistics on Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure

• Blood Pressure Title Sign
• What is Blood Pressure & Local Resources
• Health Problems from High Blood Pressure
• Reduce Your Risk

HIV

• HIV Title Sign
• Get Tested
• Help Prevent HIV
• HIV Basics
• Risks for HIV

Hot Weather

• Hot Weather Title Sign
• Stay Safe in the Sun & Heat
• Health Problems Caused by Heat
• Risk for Health Problems Caused by Heat

Nutrition

• Nutrition Title Sign
• Recipe Makeovers
• Eating on a Budget
• Reading a Nutrition Label

Swine Flu

• Dept. of Health Fact Sheet
• Cover Your Cough Campaign
• Handwashing Tips

CALENDAR:

National Observance Days/Weeks/Months

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Try www.gha.org/pha/resources/bulletinboards for additional free information.

Ezekiel Project Presents "Love Letters"

& “Love Letters” May 17th

www.HopeandHelpCenter.org/ezekiel.aspx

MCCGSL & Performers for AIDS Presents:

“Love Letters”

Sunday, May 17- 6:00PM 1919 S. Broadway

You are invited to join us for this community event as we remember those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Following the presentation of “Love Letters,” we will read the names of those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and light a candle in their memory. “Love Letters” was made famous on World AIDS Day in 2007 by Elizabeth Taylor and James Earl Jones as they gave a benefit performance in San Francisco raising over $1 million for HIV/AIDS research.

The play will be performed by “Performers for AIDS” on the parking lot of 1919 S. Broadway. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. The 2009 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is sponsored by the Ezekiel Project Ministry of MCCGSL, The Hope & Help Center and Performers for AIDS. You won’t want to miss this one night only event!

The Hope and Help Center, and Ezekiel Project of MCCGSL invite you to join us for

Living Pozitively, a retreat fro HIV Positive Men featuring Joshua Love, MCC's Global HIV/AIDS Ministry Director. Saturday May 16th, 2009 9AM to 5PM

Topics include *Living Pozitively Spiritually *Navigating the System

*Nutrition *Mental Health *The Art of Meditation & Yoga *Housing

To Register or for more information, email info@mccgsl.org

MCCGSL & Performers for AIDS Presents:
"Love Letters"
Sunday May 17th, 2009 6PM
1919 S. Broadway
Join us for this community event~ one night only!

VISIT THE EZEKIEL PROJECT ONLINE (see all our upcoming events)

Mosa in Concert & Workshop MAY30th

www.HopeandHelpCenter.org

Here's more info about the house concert and workshop my friend Mosa is giving at our house May 30th below and attached) . She's a beautiful spirit and we should have a lot of fun! Hope you can make it - bring friends! Spread the word! Thanks, Cary

The official invite:

Mosa is coming through STL and giving her
Sounding Yourself into Being workshop
AND
Concert!

At our House! Woo Hoo!

Sat, May 30th
12:30 - 4:30 workshop (more info on her website: www.mosazone.com/MosaDrone.html )
7:30 concert
TICKETS are $10 or $15 (sliding scale)

WORKSHOP EVENT TICKETS- $40- $55 (sliding scale)

At 7431 Flora Ave (Flora is one light south of Manchester.

7431 is between Big Bend and Sutton.)

Please bring lots of friends and RSVP - to this e-mail or 314-644-0902 !!

caryanna@sbcglobal.net

Hope you can make it - it'd be great to see you!

Peace,
Cary and Deborah

Race for the Cure w/ Rosie & MCCGSL ~June 13th

www.HopeandHelpCenter.org

For the 10th year in a row, you are invited to be part of the MCC's Komen For the Cure Team. You can do this by making any size donation! If you donate as much as $25, you will receive a Komen Race Shirt! St. Louis has had the biggest race in the country for the past three years!! We have raised over 13 million dollars. And 75% of the money raised stays in the city where it was raised! We have help save 1000s of lives in our community and that's what MCC is all about.

HERE'S TWO WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE:

1) Go to the website: www.komenstlouis.org and click on race registration, sign up for Team: MCC #090258 and fill out the paperwork with your donation, using your credit card.

2) Come to the Komen Table after either service beginning May 10 thru June 7 and turn in your donation in cash or by check.

REMEMBER TO STOP AT THE TABLE ON SUN.

WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN THINGS AND FREE INFORMATION TOO.

WALKING IS FREE AND THE SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS ARE PRICELESS!
THE RACE IS SAT., JUNE 13 AT 8:30 AM IN DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
See Rosie or Madonna for more information or to help out!

Re: Lisa Wagaman - Memorial Service June 21st

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Dear Friends,

We wish to share additional details with you, related to the recent passing of Lisa Wagaman, and regarding an upcoming memorial service to give us an opportunity to celebrate the life of this special individual.

Thank you for the many wonderful phone calls, emails, notes and conversations sharing your stories and memories about our friend Lisa Wagaman. Lisa was certainly a pioneer in the fight for LGBTQ equality and an advocate for reproductive justice. Lisa was blessed to have a very large family of choice.

Lisa’s neighbors, Helen and Larry Minth have been close friends of Lisa for many years. Lisa listed them as her emergency contact and spent many holidays with the family. The Minth's have organized a community-wide memorial service for Lisa, incorporating all of the organizations and areas of service that were important to her. This service will be held on June 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis’s new location: 1919 S. Broadway in Soulard. MCCGSL is working with the Minth family, Pride St. Louis and other friends, family of choice, and community organizations in preparing the elements of this memorial service.

To learn more, please refer to the article by Colin Murphy, Senior Writer for The Vital Voice: http://www.thevitalvoice.com/node/3231. If you wish to share a memory or story about Lisa, please post it in the comments section of the article or email danny@mccgsl.org.

Also, please forward this information to your list-serves and others who may want to know. In lieu of flowers, the Minth family has requested that memorial gifts be made in Lisa’s honor to St. Louis Empowerment (3024 Locust, St. Louis, MO 63103), MCC of Greater St. Louis (1919 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104) or PRIDE St. Louis (PO Box 2826, St. Louis, MO 63111).

Danny Gladden
Communications & Volunteer Ministries

MCC of Greater St. Louis
1919 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-361-3221 ext. 107
www.mccgsl.org

Volunteers needed- Set-Ups & Tear Downs OH MY!

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-2-4 volunteers are needed at 8am to set up chairs. If there are extravolunteers, you an assist in bringing up the sound and multimedia items.

Please arrive at 112 Sidney Street at 8am if you are able to assist.
more info at: danny@mccgsl.org

Ezekiel Project Retreat- May 16th

www.HopeandHelpCenter.org/ezekiel.aspx

The Hope and Help Center, and Ezekiel Project of MCCGSL invite you to join us for

Living Pozitively, a retreat fro HIV Positive Men featuring Joshua Love, MCC's Global HIV/AIDS Ministry Director. Saturday May 16th, 2009 9AM to 5PM

Topics include *Living Pozitively Spiritually *Navigating the System

*Nutrition *Mental Health *The Art of Meditation & Yoga *Housing

To Register or for more information, email info@mccgsl.org

MCCGSL & Performers for AIDS Presents:
"Love Letters"
Sunday May 17th, 2009 6PM
1919 S. Broadway
Join us for this community event~ one night only!

VISIT THE EZEKIEL PROJECT ONLINE (see all our upcoming events)

Upcoming EVENTS~ Save the DATE

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Save the Date(s):

May 8 Out N About Dinner Club

May 16 Ezekiel Project Retreat

May 17 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial www.HopeandHelpCenter.org/ezekiel.aspx

June 13 Komen Race for the Cure

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED @ 1919 S. Broadway, as we prepare for our move~ contact DANNY for details~ danny@mccgsl.org

June 20 Metroeast Pride www.BellevillePride.com

June 27 & 28 St. Louis Pride

August 22 11th Annual Golf TournamentAugust 30Sanctuary Dedication

NEW- Health Education Bulletin Boards

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(NEWLY UPDATED RESOURCES 5-2009)

 

Mammography screenings

Mental Health screenings and resources

Diabetes resources:

• American Diabetes Association
• Kilo Foundation

 

Health clinics

Utility and rent assistance

St. Louis WIC Locations

 

St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE)

Cover the Uninsured

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Mothers Day @ KOBE Steakhouse

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GET MOM A FREE DINNER ON MOTHERS DAY~
Happy Mother's Day from KOBE Steakhouse of Japan!

Just a reminder from KOBE that May 10th is Mother's Day and that KOBE will be open from 11:30 AM until 9:00 PM.

All Mothers will receive carnations and the great KOBE meal they have come to expect.

Don't forget to make your reservations early as the best times go quickly.

Sincerely,

KOBE

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Free Depression Screens thru MAY~

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FREE DEPRESSION SCREENINGS

Do you feel like breaks never go your way?
Do you stay in bed on a cloudy day?
Are there bill collectors at your door?
Do you cry more often than before?
Everyone experiences sad times. How long do your sad periods last? How do you cope with them? Is there something you can do to feel better?

Stop by one of the locations below to complete a brief depression screening questionnaire. After review, a licensed clinician will speak with you in private. Health education materials and referrals for follow-up counseling will also be available.

WHEN?

Tuesday, May 5th
8:30am – 11:30am
St. Anthony of Padua
3140 Meramec, 63118

Friday, May 8th
9:30am – 12:00pm
Isaiah 58 Ministries
2149 S. Grand Ave, 63104

Wednesday, May 13th
9:30am – 12:00pm
Joint Neighborhood Ministry
2911 McNair, 63118

Wednesday, May 20th
9:00am – 11:00am
St. Trinity Lutheran Church
517 Koeln Ave, 63111

Tuesday, May 26th
9:00am – 11:00am
Guardian Angel/Hosea House
2635 Gravois, 63118

Thursday, May 28th
10:00am – 1:00pm
Centenary CARES
1610 Olive St, 63103

For more information, call Lauren Gulley at
St. John’s Mercy Neighborhood Ministry, 314-865-0927 x 4.

FLU UPDATE- 5-1-09

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We have recieved new information from both St. Johns Mercy Hospital, and the city of St. Louis.
These are available in PDF format for download here: