We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our community members, Fern Feather. Fern brought such joy to so many who were honored to know her and we grieve the loss of their light in this world. Pride Center is planning an in-person and virtual support group space for Thursday, April 21st (more details […]
GLAM Hike: Sterling Pond UPDATE: New Date of 07/07/2022 @ 10am Join gay, bi, trans, & MLM dudes for a hike in Smuggler's Notch Park in Stowe, VT on the Sterling Pond Trail hosted by Vermont Parks & Recreation Department. We'll meet at the Sterling Pond trailhead across from the info booth at 10am on […]
Co-hosted by Audubon Vermont, the Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and Cambridge Conservation Commission. We're gathering our LGBTQIA++ community to hike the Krusch Nature Preserve to the Cambridge Pines State Forest - one of Vermont’s few patches of old growth forest. The land is a compelling mix of forestland, open meadow, streams, wetlands, ravines, […]
Kick off Pride Week with a family friendly, outdoor Tea Dance hosted by Stowe Cider! Featuring DJ Chia, a story hour with Emoji Nightmare, food, games & drink specials. $5 at the door, with door charge donated to Pride Center of Vermont.
About December's Sessions: December: Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities Thurs. 12/1 10am-11am or Mon. 12/5 2pm-3pm What do you know about the LGBTQ+ umbrella? What are the relationships between gender, sex, and sexuality? How does provider familiarity with these concepts impact LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, or stalking? Why does this matter? We'll […]
About December's Session: December: Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities Thurs. 12/1 10am-11am or Mon. 12/5 2pm-3pm What do you know about the LGBTQ+ umbrella? What are the relationships between gender, sex, and sexuality? How does provider familiarity with these concepts impact LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, or stalking? Why does this matter? We'll […]
About January's Session: Gender Inclusive Language & Pronouns Thurs. 1/5 10am-11am or Mon. 1/9 2pm-3pm (note that due to holiday, this Monday is actually the second of the month) Language is a primary way that we connect with one another, and yet it can be the site of disconnection and harm when wielded without compassionate […]
About February's Session: Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors Thurs. 2/2 10am-11am or Mon. 2/6 2pm-3pm It takes a village to keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ people, and especially transgender people, are at greater risk for some kinds of harm than the larger population. We will explore some of what our communities are facing and how to […]
About March's Session: Inclusive Practices and Barriers to Access Thurs. 3/2 10am-11am or Mon. 3/6 2pm-3pm Where do our commitments to inclusion and belonging show up in our physical spaces, policies, practices, and culture? What encourages and discourages people from seeking help or accessing services or support? Using examples from our work, we will begin […]
6pm: In celebration of Pride month, JCOGS is hosting a special Pride Shabbat. Guest speaker, Rabbi Lonnie Kleinman, will discuss the week's parsha and her experience as a queer Jew and why queer life is an important topic to Jewish people. 7:15pm: Oneg sponsored by the "JCOGS Rainbow Coalition" -- A delicious oneg following the musical […]
This workshop will use an interactive timeline activity to explore key moments in LGBTQ+ history in the United States and the implications of this history for our work on LGBTQ+ equality and belonging in Jewish life today. RSVP Required. For further information contact: Judith Wine: wine.judith@jcogs.org or Shoshana Frieden: shoshana.frieden@jcogs.org
1st annual Pride Event in Lamoille County! The event will take place on Saturday June 29th from 10am - 2pm in the Northgate Plaza parking lot, Morrisville. The outdoor event will be family friendly with music/entertainment, food, resources, activities, and giveaway items. All event activities, food, etc. will be free to attendees.
