TED A H <9 in“ E ews «/ _ A Publication of the Lexington Gay Services Organization Volume 32 Number 7 @@DDD@ J@flm gm® Parade! Unitarian Universalist Church It is that time of the year when the . The timer“ Umversahst Chprch 0f sun shines bright and the community Iexmgton '5 proud to be this months spon- rallies around public events and festivals. sor 0f the GLSO. News. We welcome all to This year’s festivities continue with the our Sunday SCI-“€6.31 11 am. We are a addition of the World Equestrian Games, a welcoming congregatlon that celebrates our new location for Lexington Farmers’ GLBT members. .We are lomted at 3564 Market, the Junior League Horse Show, Clays Ml” Rd’ luSt insrder Man O War. and, of course, the Fourth of July Festi- Our 56mm mJuly are as follows: val. This year’s Festival takes place on l“ly4 Appalachian Poets July 3rd; all will show their patriotism July 11 “Fading Faith: theRiseofthe together during this colorful event. Secular Age” Humanist Forum We hope you will be able to join July 18 Ice Cream Lexington Fairness as we “Celebrate July 25 “Where is Christianity Today?” America” with the LGBT community. The U.U. Church has a liberal religious We are building our parade float and tradition with room for many beliefs. Our invite everyone to join us for a great time congregation includes people who identify as to hang out with friends and transform a Christian, Humanist, Buddhist, Pagan, Mus- flat bed trailer into a reflection of pride lim,Jewish, Atheist, andAgnostic. in our community. Contact us at The church now has two gender neutral info@lexfair.org to learn more about how bathrooms that can be used by everyone. you can help us design, build and paint The church hopes to create a more welcom— this year’s Fourth of July Parade Float! ing space by providing this option for people Building the float, although it takes who are transitions, who’s gender in not al— many hours to do, is only the first step. ways obvious, and for parents who want to We must exhibit our pride and walk the take their child into a bathroom with them. parade route together! Lexigton Fairness The Unitarian Universalist Association invites all members of the community to has a record of supporting Cont. Pg 2 join us as we ride the float and walk down Main Street. It is truly wonderful to see the parade observers cheer on the Sponsor 0f the Month hard work we all do to accomplish fair— . ness and equality in Kentucky. If you @ The Umtatcm wish to join us, please e—mail Universalisit Church info@lexfair.org so we can provide you . with details on how to join the parade. 0‘ Lexmgton Finally, Lexington Fairness will have 3564 Clay; Mill Rd a presence the entire day at our booth, uucl org which will be situated in Courthouse Plaza. ' com. on pg. 2