Lisa

02
Apr
2017

April 9th, 2017 Meeting

Our April 9th Meeting at the Village Presbyterian Church will be at 3:00.  Our speaker will be Andy Schuerman.  Andy has been a high school counselor since 2005 and taught Business/Marketing prior to that. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Secondary Education. He holds a Master’s of Arts in Guidance and Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he is currently pursuing his Educational Doctorate in PK-12 Educational Administration. He has presented about working with and supporting LGBTQ students to hundreds of people, mostly educators. He is a board member for Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and GLSEN of Greater Kansas City. He lives in midtown Kansas City with his husband, Jim, and daughter, Grace.

I know you will enjoy hearing Andy!  See you there!

Posted by Lisa
06
Mar
2017

PFLAG KC Meeting, March 12, 2017

Our speakers this month will be members of the Heartland Men’s Chorus. The Artistic Director, Dustin Cates, is also a father, husband and former high school teacher. The Development Director, Cliff Schiappa, will share his passion about the Chorus. Dustin and Cliff will share about the history and work of the Chorus as well as the upcoming concert, Identify, that will be March 25-26 at the Folly Theater. Part choral concert, part Ted Talk, Identify celebrates living lives of authenticity.

I have always enjoyed listening to the Heartland Men’s Chorus and cannot wait to hear more about them  What a talented group!  I am sure everyone will enjoy this meeting.  See you there!

Village Presbyterian Church, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

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01
Feb
2017

February 12th Meeting

Paula Wilson will be our speaker at the February 12th meeting. Paula Wilson, LCMFT is a Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working with individuals, couples and families who are dealing with issues that arise when a smily member or loved one has identified as LGBTQ. The spiritual and emotional concerns can be difficult on the Christian Family. individually and collectively. As a Christian, Paula has seen the pain and suffering that can arise in these situations. As a therapist her specialization has been working with people who have struggled with sexual and gender identity issues within a Christian context. She believes her spiritual calling is to be a beacon of hope that reveals God’s love of al people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. In her work she seeks to help individuals, couples and families find common ground so they are able to feel connected, supported and respected.

Our meeting is 3-5 PM at the Village Presbyterian Church, Room 307.

Posted by Lisa
25
Jan
2017

Women’s March in Kansas City

Several of us from PFLAG KC marched on Saturday, January 21, 2017. It was a beautiful day in Kansas City. One of our members was there early and saved us a great spot.  Shout Out to Judy!  The speakers were amazing and there were a lot of people with positive energy and respectful intentions!  I was proud to have a daughter join me in Kansas City, a daughter marching in D.C., and a daughter marching in Portland, Oregon. Millions of people marching around the world for the same reasons.  Basic Human Rights!

The Unity Principles of the “Women’s March on Washington”  sets out that Women’s Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women’s Rights.   Under LGBTQIA it states: “We firmly declare that LGBTQIA Rights are Human Rights and that it is our obligation to uplift, expand and protect the rights of our gay, lesbian, bi, queer, trans or gender non-conforming brothers, sisters and siblings. We must have the power to control our bodies and be free from gender norms, expectations and stereotypes.” https://www.womensmarch.com/principles/

We need to keep using our voices in such a positive manner!  We are stronger together!

 

Joining worldwide protests, more than 5,000 people rally for women’s rights in KC

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