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Canton United Methodist Church, Canton, NY
41 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. A welcoming congregation. 315-386-4500.

Clarkson University Common Ground: LGBT Student Organization
Its mission is to support the local LGBT community and educate the Clarkson community about LGBT issues.

Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, Massena, NY
This Bible-believing church accepts ALL and is open and affirming. 39 West Orvis Street, Massena, NY 13662. Church Phone: 315-769-8523

Out At The Movies
Out at the Movies presents a diverse collection of documentary, dramatic and comedic films that explore aspects of and issues in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The event is organized by a consortium of local LGBT groups and is supported by many local organizations and private individuals. No dates set yet for the 2013 event.

Rainbow Youth Empowerment - Girls Edition is a new social/support group for girls aged 12 to 18 who are lesbian or questioning. Based in Cornwall, Canada.

rainbowyouth

Meetings will be once a week to share experiences and support one another in a safe, non-judgmental space. Discussions will be centered on what the participants have indicated they want to explore. Groups will be led by a counsellor and peer facilitators. Workshops will be held on topics such as internet dating, homophobic bullying, coming out, self-esteem, stigma, and identity.

Social nights will also be staged which may include watching age-appropriate GLBTTQ-themed movies or discussing books and television relevant to the queer community. Bus tickets or taxi vouchers can be provided for transportation if necessary.

For more information about meeting locations, times and any other questions you may have, please email Lisa at rainbowyouthcornwall1@hotmail.com

St. Lawrence University GLBTQI
In keeping with the Universalist values that underpin St. Lawrence University, the Chaplain's Office is committed to working for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (GLBTQI) in faith communities and in the society at large. We seek to provide support, education, and advocacy for GLBTQI people and their families and friends.

SUNY Canton GSA
Gay-Straight Alliance Facebook page.

SUNY Potsdam LGBA
LGBTA meets every Tuesday evening in Sisson 2nd Floor Lounge at 7pm. You can also contact us via email at potsdamlgbta@hotmail.com. Please stop by our office in Sisson Hall 205 for more information on times and meeting locations. (website is up, but information seems outdated) Office Telephone: 315-267-2757

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Canton, NY
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton is a Welcoming Congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Both the local church and the UUA fully support the rights and worth of GLBT people, and are active in the freedom to marry movement. The ministers perform services of union and child dedication ceremonies for same-sex couples. The church welcomes GLBT people into full participation in all programs and staffing, and the religious education program celebrates all families. With roots in liberal Protestantism, Unitarian Universalism now draws on wisdom from all the world’s religions, and from nature, science, art, and each person’s own experience.

Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 a. m. The church’s website has details about the Welcoming Congregation program and links to information on religion and homosexuality.
31⁄2 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617; (315) 386-2498. Email: uucanton@verizon.net.

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Advocacy Resources

states

MARRIAGE EQUALITY ISSUE

Click on this US map for state-by-state information regarding relationship recognition.

Map from New York Times

Empire State Pride Agenda
The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization. Their mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families.

Resource for Safe Online Dating
information on how to safely use online gay dating sites in a manner that minimizes the risk to the individual of assault or violence. It is the goal of Gay Dating Sites, to inform the GLBT community of those risks and how to minimize them. The website also publishes articles and resources such as a comprehensive list of gay bars across the US.

GLSEN- Teaching Respect for All
The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Human Rights Campaign
National advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights. They are a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

Lambda Legal
A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Their website includes information on LGBTQ student rights.

PFLAG Canton/ St. Lawrence County
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. The St. Lawrence County chapter of this national support and advocacy organization meets regularly in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 1/2 East Main Street. Call the church office (386-2498) or REACHOUT (265-2422) for meeting information.

PFLAG - National Organization

Same Sex Marriage Issues and Resources

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Business Resources

Housing and Mortagages for Gay and Lesbian Couples - thank you to R.Davis for sharing.

1844 House - An American Bistro
Fine American regional cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, locally grown produce and meats. 6885 SR 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. General Information eMail Link - Reservations eMail Link.

The Copy Shop & Business Center
Photocopying & Printing/Custom Apparel/ Promotional Products, 11 Maple Street, Potsdam, NY - P: 315.265.1700 | Fax Service: 315-268-0448.

First Crush
Potsdam's first wine bistro. Coffee bar by day...Wine bar by night. 32 Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676 - 315-265-WINE | 315-265-JAVA | wine@firstcrushwinebar.com

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