MISSION
PFLAG promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through:
- Support, to cope with an adverse society
- Education, to enlighten an ill-informed public
- Advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
PFLAG provides opportunity for talking about sexual orientation and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from September through May at First Congregational Church located at 300 South Minnesota Avenue from 3pm to 5pm.
Half of every meeting consists of brief introductions and open support group sharing, needs and concerns of individuals and families, including straight spouses, are shared. All discussion remains confidential. The other half of the meeting is educational with guest speakers and/or short films to facilitate further discussion.
For our mutual benefit, we welcome and encourage gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to attend our meetings.
PFLAG 2011-2012 CALENDAR
Meetings held at First Congregational Church from 3-5:00pm (unless otherwise noted)
| Sept. 11: | Gay Film Characters Guest speaker: Travis Gunderson of Yankton, SD |
| Oct. 9: |
Coming OutView OUT IN THE SILENCE, discussion led by Tony Martinet and |
| Nov. 13: | Retorts/Reactions 101 How do we respond to questions/comments from family members, co-workers, friends and acquaintances? |
| Dec. 11: | It Gets Better! (watch for more information on this topic!!) |
| Jan. 8: | Two Spirits View the film TWO SPIRITS, discussion led by Sam Ellingson |
| Feb. 12: | Diverse Families Valentine desserts served prior to the meeting |
| Mar. 11: | Faith Leaders/PFLAG collaboration Rev. Ryan Otto |
| Apr. 8: | Allies at work Guest speaker: Betty Dorr, Omaha, NE |
| May 13: | Gender Guest speaker: Kathy Knoblock, PFLAG Board member |
GET IN TOUCH
Mailing Address:
PFLAG Sioux Falls
5500 S. Spyglass Cir.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Mailing List:
If you want to receive information or make a contribution, please write to the above address.
Website:
www.pflagsfsd.org
E-mail:
info@pflagsfsd.org
Meetings:
2nd Sunday (September - May) at 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
First Congregational Church - 300 S. Minnesota Avenue
MORE RESOURCES
Centers for Equality
The goal of The Center is to provide the resources, education and networking necessary to enhance the lives of diverse groups of people, with special outreach services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends and families. The Center advocates for equality - providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.
406 S. 2nd Ave. Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-331-1153
Website: www.centersforequalitysd.org
Email: info@centersforequalitysd.org
Straight for Equality
Straight for Equality is a national outreach and education project created by PFLAG National to empower allies in supporting and advocating for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in three primary arenas:
Our Homes • Our workplaces • Our communities
Basically, if there's a place where you can talk to someone else, there's an opportunity for you to put some of the things you can get from Straight for Equality into action.
Website: www.pflag.org
Equality South Dakota
Equality SD is a statewide advocacy organization developed by men & women across SD who are dedicated to achieving equality for all people with respect to their sexual orientation and gender identity. Membership includes thousands of supporters from not only this state but across the nation. The members and supporters of Equality SD come from all walks of life. Website: www.eqsd.org/
