MARCH 6, 1998 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

Safe schools for LGBT youth is focus of talk

by Paul Wilson

Cleveland-On March 15, the Cleveland chapter of Lutherans Concerned will be hosting Leslie Sadasivan as guest speaker at Hope Lutheran Church, 2222 North Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights.

Sadasivan is the mother of Robbie Kirkland, a fourteen-year-old St. Ignatius student who committed suicide last year in the midst of struggling with his sexual orientation.

LCNA is a Christian ministry affirming God's love for lesbian and gay people.

LCNA is an independent, membershipsupported organization which has ministered to thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual people during its 20 years of

service.

In addition to Cleveland, LCNA has chapters in Columbus, Toledo, and Akron-Canton. The chapters provide worship services,

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In memory of her son, Sadasivan has become a member of SSAFE, or Safe Schools are for Everyone, which strives toward creating a safe and equitable learning environment for all students, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. Everyone is invited to attend this special afternoon when Sadasivan will address the importance of the program through her own personal experience.

Lutherans Concerned Cleveland, the sponsor of the event, is one of four Ohio chapters of Lutherans Concerned North America.

insightful speakers, fellowship, social events, and local newsletters. They foster mutual support and friendship in a spiritual setting. The local chapters are the front line of activities for reaching out to people in need, communicating to local Lutheran churches, and building affirming communities.

For further information about Lutherans Concerned or with questions regarding this event, please call Hope Lutheran Church at 216-371-5252 or David at 216-321-4845.

Paul Wilson is a member of Lutherans Concerned Cleveland.

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