C.A.R.E.S. - Support Group for Family & Friends of Homosexual Persons

MISSION STATEMENT:
Clear Lake United Methodist Church CARES about all people. CLUMC C.A.R.E.S. is a ministry of CLUMC that seeks to Create an Atmosphere of Respect, Education, and Support for family and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. The mission of C.A.R.E.S. is to educate and foster support to provide opportunities for dialog about sexual orientation and gender identity: a welcoming core that creates a community that is respectful of human diversity and confidentiality.

DESCRIPTION:
Could you, as an individual or family trying to maintain a loving relationship with a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender loved one, use a friend to support you in your efforts? Several members of CLUMC desire not only to be friendly but to be a friend. Rather than ignore a person who's hurting, we want to affirm that friend and share the gift of Christian love. As we share and open our hearts to one another, we will diffuse the heartache, pain, and stress in ourselves and move toward a more joyous community.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Ongoing Support Group:
We meet the third Monday of every month, 7-8:30pm in room 424-426 at Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Join us for confidential discussion, support, and fellowship.

For directions to CLUMC, visit the church website at www.clearlakemethodist.org, enter the site, and click on 'About Us' then 'Location and Building Maps.'