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Columbus news...

by Rob Davis

Central Ohio Gay Coalition

Central Ohio Gay Coalition, with one week of notice coordinated a most successful

demonstration against an appearance of Anita Bryant on November 27, at an Ohio Farm Bureau Convention. Over 150 people demonstrated that evening, representing at least 15 organizations from around the state of Ohio. Along planning meeting was held November 20 after only a one day advance notice, attended by representatives of most of Central Ohio's Gay organizations. After several opinions were expressed in

opposition to any demonstrations at all, the majority were in favor of showing Anita that, "We're still here-we won't go away". Plans were then drawn up for communications with many groups, both Gay and non Gay, and for marshalls, who would be in charge of keeping the crowd under control. Legal experts were consulted about permits, obstructing sidewalks, contacting law enforcement people, and so on.

Operating with a small active membership at this point, Central Ohio Gay Coalition needs news energy from new

people. People who are

interested in being seriously political are being sought. Meetings are held first and third Mondays of each month. For times and locations, call C.O.G.C. at 614-291-9114.

Gay Alliance

Gay Alliance has been meeting in members' homes during December and will resume meetings in the Ohio Union 1739 N. High. Now meeting at 9:00 on Tuesday nights. Plans for winter include speakers and special presentations, including one from the V D Hotline in Columbus. The Gay bowling league continues on Monday nights. The G. A. team is full now,

but people are invited to come watch on Monday nights at 8:30

at the Olentangy Lanes, 2815 N. High St. Articles are sought for News of the Columbus Gay and Lesbian Community, which hopes to resume publication in January. Call Larry at 614-2620322 or call Gay Alliance at 614422-9219.

MCC/ Columbus

Metropolitan Community Church in Columbus has had an active December, with a specia! dinner December 3 and a Holy

Union December 10 standing out as special events. Specia! Christmas Music and worship have been every week.

M.C.C. has a strong policy in terms of being inclusive to both men and women, being in touch with women's feminist groups, and degendering of scriptures. M.C.C. is one of the most inclusive groups in the city, and has a greatly increasing

The B.Y.O.B. (Bring your own Bible) group is still meeting on Wednesday nights at the M.C.C. parsonage, 1468 Summit St., for times, call M.C.C. at 614-2943026.

membership. Beginning in the spring of 1978, M.C.C. has been growing very quickly.

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