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Support Group Meetings We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Trinity Cathedral, Euclid Avenue & 22nd Street. Please visit our "Calendar" page to see when our next Support Group meeting will be held. All are welcome. Lighted, secure parking is accessible behind the church on Prospect Avenue. First-time visitors may wish to arrive 10 minutes early so that we can meet you and let you know more about what to expect. While we gratefully acknowledge Trinity Cathedral for their assistance in hosting our meetings, please know that we are not affiliated with any religious organizations. Parents, other family members, and friends who have just learned of their loved one's sexuality can discover that they are not alone, and can receive help and support in dealing with their feelings. By meeting other gay and lesbian people, new members come to realize that homosexual persons are found in every ethnic, social, and occupational group. Indeed, homosexuals represent approximately 10% of the world's population, and one in every four families has a gay, lesbian, or bisexual member. Through attendance at our monthly group meetings, prejudicial and stereotyped views of homosexuality begin to dissolve, and understanding and acceptance emerge. During our monthly meetings, we invite our members to introduce themselves and to tell us more about their lives and relationships. Occasionally new members feel more comfortable listening and learning from the conversations that develop. In any case, all are welcome... even if it's just to listen. We meet for approximately 90 minutes in a unified group and later, for approximately 30 minutes in small, casual groups that form spontaneously. One is likely to hear some familiar stories including:
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