Communtiy Compass
Community Compass
Community Compass is a service of OITM. GLBT organizations from around the state are invited to provide briet — 200 words or less — descriptions of recent or upcoming activities and events. Send your submissions to us by email by the 15th of the month.
BiNet Vermont
Bi-Net Vermont has been gaining membership and momentum with a flurry of activies and increased communication. In October Bi-Net members met in Richmond, Vermont for a social gathering at the Daily Bread and Hike of Camel’s Hump and in Central Vermont for a showing of “Better Than Chocolate” at the Savoy Theatre. In Burlington discussions are underway to plan a regular Sunday Breakfast/Brunch group. On the Internet members of Bi-Net are beginning to get to know each other through the a new discussion list. (To subscribe email to: majordomo@queernet.org and type: subscribe binetvermont). On November 17 at 6pm Bi-Net will host a sledding or skating party in Montpelier, VT followed by hot coco at Uncommon Grounds. For more information about this event contact Kim at 802-229-0112
Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society
Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (CVUUS) in Middlebury is making a conscious effort on a daily basis to live up to our status as a Welcoming Congregation, in our sermons, social activities, language, religious education, printed matter, and advertising. We are working to live our values, including affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Activities coming up: On Saturday, November 20, we are launching a monthly movie night, beginning with “Torch Song Trilogy” (see calendar listing). Munchies provided. Also, along with Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force, we will host a same-gender marriage Decision Day Openhouse beginning at 7 pm on whatever Friday the Vermont Supreme Court decision is announced. Whether it’s a night for celebration or commiseration, we are “on.” Bring some munchies and/or music if you are so inspired, or just come. All are warmly invited to our events. Look for the pink triangle chalice on our sign at 6 Cross Street, Middlebury. For more information about CVUUS, please call 388-8080.
Dignity Vermont
Dignity/VT is a group for LBGT Catholics and others. We are ecumenical and inclusive and provide a safe and supportive environment in which people may worship and socialize. We meet on the first Sunday of each month from 4 to 6 pm in the chapel at the Bishop Booth Conference Center at Rock Point in Burlington (off Institute Road near North Beach).
Although the format may vary from time to time, gatherings usually begin with a Celebration of the Eucharist and conclude with a short meeting and social time for which those in attendance are invited to bring refreshments to share.
For more information, please call Thom at 655-6706 or Charles at 658-4436. The mailing address for Dignity/VT is P.O. Box 61, Winooski, VT 05404.
Come experience the joy of being gay . . . and Christian!
Mountain Pride Media
Mountain Pride Media board members and staff were in McIndoe Falls as part of our Green Mountain Tour, on October 2, 1999. We want to thank our hosts, Rob Larabee & Yves Morrissette, and the Green Mountain Band for providing musical entertainment. The day included a writing workshop conducted by OITM editor Barbara Dozetos and an evening