Meetings
Information about our past and current meetings
Mar 18th – 3rd Sunday Meeting – Gay parents panel
We’ll be having a panel consisting of gay and lesbian couples who are also parents. We are trying to get a physician too, experienced in the issues of fertility and surrogate parenthood.
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Attending a PFLAG meeting is always FREE and all are welcome!
When: Sunday Mar 18th
Time: 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: First Metropolitan Community Church (located behind the McDonalds on N. Druid Hills Rd near the I-85 intersection)
1379 Tullie Rd. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
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March 5th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting
Meeting Details
When : Monday March 5th, 2012
Time : 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: UUCA, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 (the entrance is situated on the I-85N access road between N. Druid Hills Rd and Clairmont Rd – see map below)
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You will find us in one of the rooms off the main lobby when you climb up the steps and enter through the main glass doors.
Others
Feb 21st – PFLAG Johns Creek Third Tuesday Support Meeting 7:00pm
PFLAG Johns Creek Meeting Details
When : Tuesday Feb 21st, 2012
Time : 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Johns Creek UMC, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd. Duluth GA
More details: http://johnscreekpflag.wordpress.com
We are in the brick building. You will see signs leading you to the room.
Others
Feb 19th – 3rd Sunday Meeting – Vandy Beth Glenn
Vandy Beth Glenn will be speaking to PFLAG Atlanta on Sunday Feb 19th 2012 at First MCC.
From the GA Voice: Fired in 2007 by then-Legislative Counsel Sewell Brumby for deciding to transition genders on the job, Glenn won her lawsuit against Brumby and the state this month when a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that Brumby, who retired in August, wrongly fired her. Glenn was represented by Lambda Legal. The courts ruled the state violated the Equal Protection Clause, a part of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In this case, the More >
Feb 6th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
Meeting Details
When : Monday Feb 6th, 2012
Time : 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: UUCA, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 (the entrance is situated on the I-85N access road between N. Druid Hills Rd and Clairmont Rd – see map below)
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You will find us in one of the rooms off the main lobby when you climb up the steps and enter through the main glass doors.
Others
Jan 15th – 3rd Sunday Meeting – Kathy Colbenson of CHRIS Kids
Kathy Colbenson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Chief Executive Officer of CHRIS Kids. In 1987 Kathy became the CEO of CHRIS Kids. At that time, the agency had a capacity of 30, an annual operating budget of $402,000 and operated four group homes and an independent living program for abused and neglected children with severe emotional disturbance who were in the foster care of juvenile justice systems. The mission of CHRIS Kids is to heal children, strengthen families and build community and the name is an acronym for its values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and More >
Jan 2nd – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
Who should attend?
If you are:-
- a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality
- the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news
- the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience
- an out and proud lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to support another LGBT person coming to terms with their sexuality…then come attend a meeting! We’ve had people who’ve come into one meeting and kept coming back for 20
Dec 18th – 3rd Sunday Meeting – Coming Out Over the Holidays
Our program is going to tackle the issue of coming out over the holiday season. Time and time again, at PFLAG, we hear that people choose the holidays to come out to their families. Is this a good idea? We’ve got a therapist and professor at UGA, Dr. Stephanie Swann to speak to our group to tackle this question at the “most wonderful time of the year”!
Dr. Stephanie Swann, Ph.D., MSW is currently a faculty member of the University of Georgia School of Social Work and an adjunct faculty of Smith College School for Social Work. She is the founder of YouthPride Inc., a social service More >
Dec 5th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
When : Monday Dec 5th, 2011
Time : 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) / Atlanta Progressive School
Slightly beyond 1587 Northeast Expy NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2302
The entrance to the parking lot is situated on the I-85N access/frontage road between N. Druid Hills Rd and Clairmont Rd. Take the access road/ramp to I-85N and bear right to stay on the access road. You will pass by Guitar Center, Girl Scouts of America and Mainly Baskets on your right. The nearest address before UUCA is 1587 Northeast Expy NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2302. After that, slow down More >
Nov 20th – Being LGBT: A Catholic Perspective
Retired Catholic priest Fr. John Adamski, will be talking about the Catholic perspective on LGBT issues. A native of Buffalo, NY, Fr. John Adamski was ordained a priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1971. After serving in several Atlanta metro area parishes, he retired from parish ministry August 1, 2010. In a world where the Catholic demographic is far more accepting than their church hierarchy, Fr. Adamski will address the group and will take questions. All are invited – this event is free to attend!
Attending a PFLAG meeting is always FREE and all are welcome!
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Nov 7th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
Who should attend?
If you are:-
- a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality
- the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news
- the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience
- an out and proud lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to support another LGBT person coming to terms with their sexuality…then come attend a meeting! We’ve had people who’ve come into one meeting and kept coming back for 20
Oct 16th – The Strong Silent Dads Speak Out
This Sunday, we will have a panel of our PFLAG Dads. They will share their experiences about how they felt when their kids came out to them. We’ll ask them what they would like to tell their kids today. Promises to be a wonderful, heartwarming panel – perfect for this Atlanta Pride month.
Our Strong Silent Dads Speak Out
Attending a PFLAG meeting is always FREE and all are welcome!
When: Sunday Oct 16th
Time: 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: First Metropolitan Community Church (located behind the McDonalds on N. Druid Hills Rd near the I-85 intersection)
1379 Tullie Rd. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
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Oct 3rd – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
Who should attend?
If you are:-
- a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality
- the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news
- the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience
- an out and proud lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to support another LGBT person coming to terms with their sexuality…then come attend a meeting! We’ve had people who’ve come into one meeting and kept coming back for 20
Sep 18th – We’re prepping for PRIDE!
On the 18th we’re getting our posterboard and markers out and getting our posters ready for Atlanta PRIDE 2011! As you know, we march every year in the Pride Parade on Sunday Oct 9th and get the loudest cheers! We will have a slightly different format for this Sunday. We will begin with the support groups, then break for refreshments. After the break, those who would like to create their PRIDE posters can do so. We provide you all the materials for your poster – posterboard, pens, markers etc. We even glue the wooden stick so you can carry your poster with pride! If you would like to bring More >
Sep 5th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm (Labor Day, but still meeting!)
***Yes, it’s Labor Day but we’re still meeting!***
Who should attend?
If you are:-
- a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality
- the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news
- the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience
- an out and proud lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to support another LGBT person coming to terms with their sexuality…then come attend a meeting! We’ve had people who’ve come More >
Aug 21st – Opening the Trans Closet : A Panel Discussion
We often say here at PFLAG, that the gay and lesbian issues are the “easy” ones. There is a world of transgender information and issues that we are too afraid to open and ask honest questions. PFLAG Atlanta is changing that on August 21st with a panel of trans people from all walks of life. Some of their parents will be there and after their remarks and the information they would like to share.
Trans Panel
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Aug 1st – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
Who should attend?
If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality, then come attend a meeting. If you are the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news, come attend a meeting. If you are the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience, come attend a meeting. If you are an out and proud lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to support another LGBT person coming to terms with their More >
July 4th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm (Yes, we’re still meeting!)
***Despite being a holiday, we will still meet on July 4th. We meet on the first Monday and third Sunday irrespective of holidays.***
Who should attend?
If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality, then come attend a meeting. If you are the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news, come attend a meeting. If you are the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience, come attend a meeting. If you are an out More >
June 19th – Outwrite Bookstore’s Philip Rafshoon talks to PFLAG Atlanta
Philip Rafshoon, a Georgia Tech graduate spent ten years in the computer industry before opening Outwrite, Atlanta’s LGBT bookstore, in 1993. Still owner and operator, Philip has grown Outwrite from a small bookstore & coffeehouse in a strip-mall into the most visible LGBT landmark and one of the largest independent bookstores in the South. Outwrite is known worldwide for signature events featuring emerging writers and literary superstars.
From the GA Voice: Philip, nicknamed the unofficial “Mayor of Midtown,” has been named the winner of the 2011 Alumni Legacy Award by Georgia Tech’s Ivan More >
Jun 6th – PFLAG First Monday Support Meeting 7:30pm
Who should attend?
If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person thinking about coming out of the closet or struggling with your sexuality, then come attend a meeting. If you are the parent of someone who has recently come out to you and you are struggling with the news, come attend a meeting. If you are the parent of an LGBT child and want to support someone else who is going through the same experience, come attend a meeting. If you are an out and proud lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to support another LGBT person coming to terms with their More >