Strength for the Journey Retreat Scheduled

Persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers ere invited to the fifth annual retreat in the Chiricahua Mountains. Strength for the Journey, a four-day retreat sponsored by the HIV/AIDS Committee of the Desert Southwest Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, will take place April 26-29, 2001 at the picturesque Pine Canyon Campground.

The Thursday afternoon-Sunday morning retreat provides an opportunity to focus on our own personal life journey and to explore ways in which we might enrich and strengthen ourselves. Workshops, open discussion, support groups, arts and crafts, hikes, a talent show, and a party are among the planned activities. To receive a brochure, call the TIHAN office at 299-6647.

March 16 - 18

PLUS Weekend for all of us living with HIV

(Positive Living for US)

"Living in Wisdom'

A Free Weekend that is open to anyone affected by HIV/AIDS

sponsored by SAAF Call Melissa or Lesley at 628.7223

The Rev. Dr. Mel White Comes to Tucson

In 1997, the Rev. Dr. Mel White, co-founder of Soulforce, was awarded the ACLU's National Civil Liberties Award for his efforts in the struggle for justice for sexual minorities. His autobiography, "Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America," tells of his journey from working with the Rev Jerry Falwell and the Rev Pat Robertson to coming out as a gay man and becoming a pastor in the Metropolitan Community Church.

In the tradition of Martin Luther King, Jr, Mel White has become a prophetic voice for justice for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, and has spearheaded many peaceful, non-violent demonstrations protesting religious discrimination against gay and lesbian persons

For more information, contact Tom and Joann Sturgeon at 742-4433, or TomS619955@aol.com

Presentation is Friday, May 4, 2001 at 7:00pm.  It is held at the International Arts Center at 516 N. 5th Ave.  Tickets are $10.00 in advance, or $12.00 at the door.