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Thursday, May 21, 2009
PFLAG Announces 2009 Scholarship Winners
PFLAG Thomas Gray - Jeanne Manford Memorial ScholarshipThomas Gray began the diversity club (L.E.A.D - Lancers Embracing All Diversity) at his school...http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/pflag-announces-2009-scholarship.html

Labels: Kansas City PFLAG, scholarships 2009

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/04/27/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4972643.shtml
Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/
CBS News/NY Times Survey Finds Increasing Support For Legalizing Gay Marriage As It Takes Hold In More States Read more by Brian Montopoli on CBS News' .

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edward-stein/five-days-change-gay-marr_b_184978.html
It has been an unprecedented week for the rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals. Last Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court...

Here's some info about the protest at the Shawnee high school that occurred on 2-5-2009.

Action 10 News (video on the upper right)

Kansas City Star

Picture gallery at Queerty

A year and a half ago, Colonial United Church of Christ in Prairie Village voted to become an open and affirming designated UCC church. They periodically sponsor events and educational opportunities Anyone is welcome to attend the documentary viewing and discussion coming up on Feb. 8th.

Press Release:

Colonial UCC Church in Prairie Village (7039 Mission Rd.) will host a viewing of the documentary, "Call Me Malcom" on Feb. 8th at 11:15 following the 10:00 worship service. The event, which will be in the social hall, will feature the documentary of Malcolm’s journey of discovery that offers a glimpse into the lives of real people who are transgendered. Malcom, a United Church of Christ minister, tells his story and travels across the US visiting with people with various perspectives about identity, faith, and love. The shame and fear associated with transgender is overcome by grace, compassion, and knowledge. Soup and pizza will be served; free will offering for the lunch. Child care provided. Please call 913-362-7735 so we can plan for lunch and/or child care.

Here's some info about George Turner who will be the presenter at our general meeting for July.

For over fifteen years, George has been helping people work through the challenges of life, improve their professional performance, and increase the quality of their life. Clients have described George as a ʽphenomenal life coach and stimulating guideʼ.. A graduate of the University of Kansas , George is a licensed clinician in both Kansas and Missouri . In addition, he is a certified sex therapist having received post-graduate, advanced clinical training in sex therapy. Currently George is finishing his doctorate at Widener University studying human sexuality education and therapy. George approaches therapy from a differentiation, cognitive-behavioral based theory that collaborates with the clientʼs own strengths and gifts to facilitate healing. He is the owner of Turner Professional Group, a collection of leading therapist, trainers and consultants designing personal and professional growth for you, including the popular Dating By Design series offering simple, sexy and spicy dating strategies. Turner Professional Group has two offices; one in Overland Park and second in Westport . TPG helps clients in the areas of relationship enhancement, sexual health and personal wellness.

George W. Turner, LSCSW/LCSW

Turner Professional Group

4010 Washington, Suite 405

Kansas City , MO. 64111

816.931.8255

www.turnerprofessionalgroup.com