Outwoods, being a strictly volunteer, non-profit organization, is a vehicle for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allies (GLBTA) community and their friends in Minnesota and adjacent states to publicize quality, enjoyable, non-competitive, outdoor recreational activities. The best way to learn about Outwoods and meet other people is to come on a trip. However, there is no person or committee that plans activities; trips happen when individuals submit their listings to the newsletter. T …

This is the PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) St. Paul/Minneapolis. Meetings are being held monthly at Mayflower Church in Minneapolis, MN.  PFLAG site. http://www.pflagtc.org PFLAG meeting announcements for the entire PFLAG St. Paul/Minneapolis area are added to the calender for this group also. RESOURCE FOR YOUTH: The Trevor Helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth: http://thetrevorhelpline.org

This group is for women 40 and beyond. Searching the internet for the "right one" can make you go through more pages then even hanging out too many weekends at the girly bar. There is something about reaching this time in your life which makes you reflect on the path you have traveled thus far. If you are interested in starting a new chapter in your life and your desire is to share that with someone special, this is a good place to start. One requirement is that since so much time and planning g …

  Were you raised in a church family with regular bible study, prayer meetings, testimony sessions, old fashion hymns, contemporary praise and worship? Are you feeling away from God or from fellowship with the brethren because of your sexual orientation/gender identity/gender expression or that of a child, parent or sibling? Would you like to meet with others like you for an hour of praise, bible study, and prayers and just experience God's unconditional love? I have a burden to start something …

There comes a time when something is so blatantly wrong, that every person must take a stand and stand up for what's right. Please join us, regardless of your sexual orientation, in fighting to champion the civil rights of all Americans on this important issue. Minnesota legislature is attempting to pass constitutional amendments right now, that will make gay marriage a violation of the Minnesota constitution.  If we all don't stand up against it, this blatant civil rights violation may occur. …