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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

September 26, 2008

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There are two drag troupes in town

To the Editors:

The August 29 front page article on Dancin' in the Streets featured a photo of two Cleveland Kings members performing at the event.

There are actually two different drag troupes performing in this city, on the same night of the week but at two different bars. I would like to take the liberty to shed some light on my troupe and start the spread of diversity in our city.

The group he said (S)hE said is a newly formed group with a multitude of characteristics, all incorporating a voice for the LGBT community. It consists of two veteran drag kings who were two of the original members of the Cleveland Kings that began May 5, 2005.

Both hold pageant titles and one of the two holds multiple titles including a state title. Our community is divided into four different categories and it should be known

that he said (S)hE said is all inclusive of the LGBT community; offering something for everyone: drag kings, drag queens, real girl drag queens, real boy drag kings and femme dancers. This fact gives this special troupe a twist to what you would normally see around town,

I think it is fair for all avenues of the wonderful LGBT community to be educated about the diversity with unity happening right here in Cleveland. Now, hE said (S)hE said was scheduled to perform at this year's Pride Festival, but was unfortunately rained out. They made a great comeback though by debuting in the performance stage festivities at Dancin' in the Streets. With a powerful 30-minute set; they got the crowd going and set the mood for the rest of the awesome groups. Yet, none of that was mentioned in your article; nor was the fact that he said (S)hE said held their own small fundraiser for the AIDS Taskforce and had donated all the tips that were earned at one of their Wednesday night shows.

I have heard from many individuals that

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are deeply involved in our community that they would like to see unity; all legs of the LGBT coming together, instead of separate nights of fun by orientation. hE said (S)hE said stands for this community, is seriously involved, and is offering a bit of fun for all to enjoy together.

I would like to personally invite you to check out the show held every Wednesday at Grid 'n' Orbit. Showtime is about 10:30; to get those that have to work early in bed at a reasonable time while still able to have a little debauchery in the middle of the week. You may also check out our Myspace page: www.myspace.com/hesaidshesaid troupe.

We hope to see you at a show. There are so many performers and performances in the area that the community should be informed of all. Thank you to the Gay People's Chronicle for being an informative voice for the LGBT community.

Heather D. Hamilton, Manager hE said (S)hE said Lakewood, Ohio

Chevrei Tikva has holidays with Fairmount

by Laura Munson

Cleveland-Chevrei Tikva Chavurah, the heart of the Jewish gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Northeast Ohio, will once again observe the High Holidays with Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd. in Beachwood.

Joining the Anshe Chesed community in 2005 has allowed Chevrei Tikva to expand the

range of services it offers. This transformation from an independent synagogue to a chavurah (group of friends) within a synagogue enables members to devote more time to GLBT Jewish outreach and tikkun olam (repair of the world).

For the High Holy Days, the Chevrei Tikva Chavurah hosts erev (evening) ser-

vices in the beautiful Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning Library at Fairmount Temple. Services will be held at 8 p.m. on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Monday, Sept. 29, and Kol Nidre, Wednesday, Oct. 8. There are also other services held in the evening

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and during the day, and on Yom Kippur there is also a music meditation and social action lecture.

Food is always a part of Jewish tradition. An oneg (social hour with refreshments) will follow the Erev Rosh Hashanah service. On Rosh Hashanah Day, there will be a nondairy holiday potluck at 4:30 p.m. at the

synagogue. At the end of Yom Kippur services, join Chevrei Tikva for the annual Break-the-Fast (non-meat) potluck at Fairmount Temple. For reservations for the potluck and break-the-fast and more information on services and Chevrei Tikva, contact Chevrei Tikva at 216-464-1330, ext 126.

Chevrei Tikva Chavurah hosts Shabbat services every first and third Friday at 8 pm at Fairmount Temple, and participates in other worship services, learning opportunities and social events throughout the year. Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender, Jewish or friends of all are always welcome.

Laura Munson is the communications director for Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple.

Eight bishops to be consecrated at synod

by Fr. Marcis Heckman

Columbus-Reformed Catholic Church clergy from across the United States, Austra-

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lia, Ireland, Nigeria and Tanzania will descend on Central Ohio as the Reformed Catholic Church convenes its annual synod

from October 1 to 5 at Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Road in Gahanna. The Reformed Catholic Church is an affirming, inclusive community of faith that

welcomes all people to the sacraments of the church. The church has missions and parish communities in Ireland, England, Australia, France, Mexico, Central and South America, Africa and across the United States.

On Friday, October 3 at 3 pm, Presiding Bishop Phillip Zimmerman will consecrate

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eight new bishops for the church, in order to provide episcopal leadership for its expanding ministries.

The Reformed Catholic Church welcomes all clergy and their communities, regardless of denomination, to share in this celebration of the holy mass. Call the church at 866-769-0075 to advise us of your desire to participate in this mass. The color of celebration is red. Clergy are invited to vest in stoles and albs.

Jason and deMarco to perform

During the course of the synod, there will be a benefit concert by openly gay Christian recording artists Jason and deMarco, also on Friday, October 3. The concert, which will raise money for Pater Noster House HIV/AIDS organization, will be held in the Connexion Complex of Peace Lutheran Church.

The evening's event will be hosted by Johnny Deloretto, from WTTE Channel 28's Good Day Columbus. Toledo vocalist Tammy Joseph will open for Jason and deMarco at 7 pm. Requested donation for this event is $15. More information about this event is available at www.jasonanddemarco.com, www.reformedcatholicchurch.org and www.paternosterhouse.org.

Fr. Marcis Heckman is a bishop-elect of the Reformed Catholic Church.

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