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Thank You Rev. Lavanhar
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 Oklahomans for Equality expresses our
deep gratitude to Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, president of Tulsa Metropolitan
Ministry and senior minister at All Souls Unitarian Church who traveled
to Uganda to speak against a controversial bill that would allow the
death penalty for certain same-sex behavior. Homosexual behavior is
already illegal in Uganda, carrying prison sentences of up to 14 years.
President of Oklahomans for Equality Toby Jenkins said
"Rev Lavanhar is a champion for the victims of discrimnation and
imitates the great faith leaders of the past. He heard the cries of an
oppressed and doomed people and left the comfort and security of his
homeland and has denounced religious and cruel homophobia dressed in
government policy."
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Concert for Equality
Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 pm
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 'Rebecca Ungerman Presents: Vicki Genfan in Concert" at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 East 4th Street on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 pm
$10 admission
Vicki Genfan won the title of Guitar Superstar in the 2008 competition sponsored by Guitar Player Magazine. Jim Fusilli (Wall Street Journal) said, "It's a stunning victory, a barrier shattered. Guitar Player is a male dominated Domain. Ms. Genfan plays an acoustic guitar without effects."
Using 29 alternate tunings and the percussive technique she calls 'slap-tap', Vicki creates waves of sound with two hands and her voice. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, whether covering the tunes of others or presenting her own compositions, Vicki has a distinctive style that is pushing the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre.
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Eating Out for Equality
Thursday, Feb 25th: 5-10 pm
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 Oklahomans for Equality wants you and your family and friends to eat dinner at Joe Momma's Pizza on Thursday, February 25th between 5 pm and 10 pm. OkEq will get 25% of the proceeds for the night. Joe Momma's is located at 112 South Elgin Avenue in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120. (918)794-6563
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Beyond Apologetics at Phillips Seminary
Thursday, Feb. 25th : 7pm
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You are invited to the Beyond Apologetics Symposium, a gathering of North American pastors and scholars committed to developing a new generation of thought and practice for ministry with transgendered, bisexual, lesbian and gay people. The Symposium creates conversations among scholars, practitioners and broader communities who have mutual concerns about the health and well-being of LGBT people. The spiritual and theological practices and understandings that emerge from the project-focused on gender, identity, sexuality, and community action-have the potential to benefit people of all sexual orientations.
For more information, contact us by e-mail at Beyond.Apologetics@ptstulsa.edu or visit "Beyond Apologetics" on Facebook. |
| "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday, March 4th: 6-9pm
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 The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Gallery will feature a catalogue of works by Robb Conover which will create a progression of art from one side of the gallery to the other. This is an exciting acrylics on canvas display; it is unlike anything that has been in the Gallery before and promises to be an unusual and visually stimulating presentation. Robb lived in Tulsa in the 1970's and 80's; He currently resides in Dallas and is represented in several galleries there. Please join us to visit with Robb at the Opening Night Reception on Thursday, March 4, from 6 to 9pm. Refreshments will be served. Robb's art will be on display through March 2010. |
Andrew Harvey at Fellowship Congregational Saturday, March 6th : 10am to 5pm |
| Andrew Harvey, distinguished mystical
scholar, Rumi translator, poet, writer, spiritual teacher and architect
of Sacred Activism will return to Tulsa Saturday, March 6, 10
am - 5 pm to present an interfaith workshop called A Vision for
Action in a World Gone Slightly Mad, at Fellowship Congregational
Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. On Sunday, March 7, he will deliver
the sermon at both the 10 am and 11:30 am service at All Souls Unitarian
Church, 2952 South Peoria, Tulsa. For more information check out www.andrewharveytulsa.com. |
| 2010
Census Partner
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 Oklahomans for Equality will be a 2010
Census Partner. We have formally pledged our commitment to share the
2010 Census message and mobilize our lgbt community in support of the
Census Bureau's goal of achieving a complete count.
The 2010 Census in the United States will count gay married
couples for the first time in US history. The questionnaire format
will remain unchanged, offering the choice of "husband or wife" and
"unmarried partner" to describe a household relationship. Oklahomans
for Equality is advising same-sex married couples to check
the married instead of the unmarried partner.
Before 2000, there was no option for married same-sex couples on
the census form. If a gay partner checked "husband or wife", the census
bureau altered what they assumed to be an error in designating gender.
Since 2000, married same-sex couples could only designate themselves as
"unmarried partners". By law the census ensures confidentiality.
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New Programs!
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Introduction to Goddess Spirituality and Paganism
Thursday 7 pm
Will discuss various topics of Goddess Spirituality, history, and
current practice.and how the world of Goddess culture integrates so
readily into LGBT lifestyle.
Andy Orear facilitator
Seven Means of Meditation
Wednesday 7 pm
Reduce stress, grow health, self esteem, clarity of mind, or grow
creativity and power over habits and emotions. Offers seven styles of
meditation for different purposes. Whether you are experienced at
meditation or beginning, this series offers valuable tools. Material is
from the Keys to Enlightenment studies.
Steven Michael Hall
certified instructor and ordained minister.
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Tulsa Metro Softball League's
Spring 2010 Season Starting |
 March 14 & 20 TMSL Spring Clinics , Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Rd, Tulsa-We may only have 1 spring clinic. The Spring Clinics are for new players looking for a team
and returning players who want to change teams. Team Coaches will be
present to scout the local talent and to recruit!
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| Grieving Well |
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Bereavement Support Program for lgbt individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death
2nd and 4th Mondays
6pm to 7:30 pm by
Denise Hunter
with Sojourn Care Hospice |
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Health Clinic for the uninsured
Dr. Jeremiah Rutherford
6 pm to 9 pm
Each Thursday
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
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Live Free!
Coming Out
Workshop |
Tuesdays, 7 pm.
ComingOut@OKEq.org
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MISSION:
Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq)
seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs,
alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
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