Reading Pride Celebration

The SPECTRUM
Planned Parenthood of North East and Mid Penn
Amber Brown, founder
48 South 4th Street Reading PA
610-376-0137
abrown@PlanItPa.org
www.myspace.com/the.spectrum
The SPECTRUM meetings take place every Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30 for LGBTQA youth ages 14-18. Trained Planned Parenthood Educators and volunteers from the community (with all appropriate clearances) offer a non-judgmental place for sexuality education, socialization, recreation, and peer support.
GLBT Operated

Take Pride
Berks Aids Network
Brad Schweitzer
bschweitzer@live.com
bschweitzer@entermail.net
www.cocountywellnessservices.org
GLBT and Allied Youth only
Take Pride is and Education/Support Group that meets every thursday from 5:30-7:00pm at:
CCWS/B.A.N
429 Walnut Street Reading PA 19601

Participants get the opportunity to meet and socialize with other GLBTQA youth. Participants will also get to opportunity to learn more about:
LGBT History
HIV/AIDS
STD's
Hepatitis
Building Self-Esteem
Healthy Relationships
.. and more
(all group sessions are confidential)
GLBT-Friendly GLBT Operated

Gay & Lesbian Organization of Reading & Allentown (GLORA)
PO Box 414
Frederick PA
Glora@dejazzd.com
glora.1.colony.com
GLORA is a non-profit social group for adult men and women, both singles and couples. GLORA began in 1989 to help fill the social needs of gay and lesbian adults outside of the typical bar atmosphere. Membership to GLORA is $10 per house hold annually.
GLBT Operated/GLBT Owned

Gay & Lesbian Organized Sports Society (GLOSS) PO Box 21862
Lehigh Valley, PA
info@gloss.org
www.gloss.org
Lehigh Valley organization that sponsors several GLBT sports and social events per week. Volleyball, tennis, game-night and more- check the website!
GLBT Operated / Owned

Gentlemen of Berks and Beyond
P.O. Box # 13592 Reading, PA 19612
gobabevents@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/_gobab
Gay Men only
GOBAB is a new group for men from: Berks - Lancaster - Lehigh - Schuykill - Montgomery & Beyond. They are a non-profit organization for men that believe in true friendship and working in a positive attitude towards life and with each other. They enjoy events like group dinners, movies, bowling, outdoor activities, birthday parties, and simple get-togethers with friends who want to have fun in a non-judgmental, upbeat, low key, safe environment.
GLBT Operated/GLBT Owned

PFLAG - Eastern PA PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people)
PO Box 403
Macungie PA
PFLAG Hotline and Information: 610-967-5219
info@eastern-pa-pflag.org
www.eastern-pa-pflag.org
PFLAG, a non-profit organization, provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.


The Rainbow Review
http://www.therainbowreview.com/
Rainbow Review is a monthly magazine which highlights news and entertainment in the local theatre community, the drag scene, the local GLBT bar scene, the leather community, and other areas of interest to the GLBT community.

Reading Railmen
http://www.readingrailmen.com
readingrailmen@hotmail.com
Gay and Lesbian Leather/Levi Club, located in Reading Pa.

Silent Witness
http://www.silentwitnesspa.org/
Helping the GLBT community have safe and peaceful events.

All Souls Ecumenical Church
Fr. Dewayne Messenger
P.O. Box 15020,
Reading, PA 19612-5020
610-621-1738
Allsouls@comcast.net
www.allsoulsecumenical.org
All Souls Ecumenical Church celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We are a predominantly GLBT church in the Reading area. Please join us for worship at 1pm on Sundays at the chapel at Cavary United Church of Christ, 640 Centre Ave.

Christ Episcopal Church
Fr. John Francis
435 Court Street,
P.O. Box 1094, Reading, PA
610-374-8269
officemgr@rdgchristchurch.org
www.rdgchristchurch.org
Christ Episcopal Church is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem.
All are welcome.

Unity Church of Reading
Rev. Sharon Davidson
4443 10th Ave.
Temple,PA
816-377-9912
sdavidson888@aol.com
Spiritual counseling

Trinity Lutheran Church (Host Church for Pride 09 Prayer Service)
Rev. Fred Opalinski, Senior Pastor
527 Washington Street
Reading PA 19601-3496
610-374-4861
fopalinski@oldtrinity.org
www.oldtrinity.org
Trinity was the first house of worship in the City of Reading founded in 1751. It is "A Reconciling in Christ Congregation" of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Northeast Synod). Sunday Services are at 8:30 AM as Spoken Eucharist in the Chapel; 9:30 AM Christian Education (Sunday School and Adult Forum); and 11 AM Coral Eucharist in the Nave. Trinity welcomes the GLBT Community!

Vision of Hope Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)
Rev. Debbie Coggin
130 East Main Street
Mountville Pa 17554
717-285-9070
www.visionofhopemcc.org
A Church for the GLBT Community and their allies. Sunday Worship at 9:30 AM. Vision of Hope is looking to start a Bible Study in Berks County. Stay tuned!

Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley (MCCLV)
Rev. Elizabeth Goudy
930 North Fourth Street
Allentown PA 18162
610-709-8800
www.mcclv.org
A Church for the GLBT community and their allies celebrating their 25th year in 2009. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM.

Dignity USA of the Lehigh Valley
Meets at: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1900 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Allentown PA
www.dignitylhv.blogspot.com
www.dignitylehighvalley@yahoo.com
GLBT friendly ministry for Catholics and their friends. Mass on every 4th Sunday at 7 PM (e-mail to verify).

St. Mary's Episcopal Church
The Rev Nancy Packard, Rector
100 West Windsor Street
Reading PA 19601-2033
610-374-7914
www.stmarysec.org
An Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Bethlehem. We are a "Welcoming and Affirming Church". Sunday Services are at 8 AM: Rite I (Eucharist without Music); 10 AM Rite II (Eucharist with Music); 10 AM Church School; 10:45 AM Fellowship in the Parish Hall.

Reading Friends Meeting - Quakers
108 North Sixth Street
Reading PA 19601-5305
610-372-5345
www.pym.org/caln-qm/reading/
You are most welcome to worship with us. Meeting for Worship on the First Day (Sunday) at 10 AM.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County
416 Franklin Street Street
Reading PA 19602
610-372-0928
www.uuberks.org
First Unitarian Universalist Church is a welcoming religious community of diverse individuals. We strive to be a beacon of acceptance and offer a haven of peace and love for all who enter our doors.
Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship hour. Children and youth participate in the first 15 minutes, and then are excused to religious education classes. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.

Berks AIDS Network
PO Box 8626
429 Walnut Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-6523
www.cocountywellnessservices.org

Easy Does It Clubhouse Inc.
647 Walnut St
Reading PA
(610) 373-9550
www.easydoesitinc.com
Drug and Alcohol Recovery & Support

Sanctuary Counseling LLC Heather Kramer Almquist
515 Old Swede Road, Ste B4
Douglassville, PA
610-385-3155
heather@sanctuarycounseling.com
info@sanctuarycounseling.com
www.sanctuarycounseling.com
LGBTQ Support Group at Sanctuary Counseling in Douglassville, Berks County. Join this group for an affirming, confidential experience of community and support! Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30PM. Services are free for these groups. Nominal donations for materials/refreshments are appreciated. Sanctuary Counseling provides affirming counseling for the LGBTQ community, and is conveniently located for clients in northern Chester, southeastern Berks, and western Montgomery counties and the Route 422 corridor.

Northern Berks Family Medicine
Dr. Jason Kindt
31 Industrial Drive Suite 100
Hamburg, PA
610-562-9020
We take all major insurances and I am accepting new patients. Our office is part of The Reading Hospital Medical Group. I have two female partners. We do comprehensive medical care for the entire family. Pediatrics through Geriatrics.
GLBT People welcome

Tender Healing Hands Massage Therapy
Wendy Musser
5120 Wilshire Road
Temple, PA
610-223-2117
Massage Therapy
GLBT Operated / Owned

Trauma Counseling Services
Ann E. Gaulin, M.S.,LMFT
122 W. Lancaster Avenue
Shillington, PA
610-246-0679
Office: 610-775-1878
anngaulin@yahoo.com
This practice has several therapists who are GLBT. While the focus of the practice is on trauma, we provide services including couples counseling, transgender issues, coming out issues and most issues concerning interpersonal relationships
GLBT Operated / Owned

Live and Let Live gays in AA
St Mary Episcopal Church
First and Windsor
Reading, PA
Wednesday 8pm & Sunday 7pm

Dan's Restaurant William H. Woolworth, III, Co-Owner
1049 Penn Street
11th and Penn St
Reading PA
610-373-2075
www.dansrestaurant.com
dans@dansrestaurant.com
Opened in 1989, Dans Restaurant is Reading premier fine dining establishment. Located in the Penn Common Historic District of Reading Pennsylvania, Dans Restaurant serves a contemporary American cuisine with a French influence. Our goal is to provide a fine dining experience that is an alternative to the traditional Berks County scene.
Hours:
Wed-Sat: 5PM 9:30PM
Sunday: 12(noon)-7PM; 12-3 for brunch, 3-7 for dinner

Penny Productions
610-473-2236
michelle@penny-productions.com
www.Penny-Productions.com
Penny Productions is a karaoke/dj company that has been serving the tri-state area for over 15 years. Penny Productions provides 5 shows a week where everyone can attend, gay, lesbian, etc. We continue to support the community and provide a friendly location for everyone.

Prince Law Offices, P.C.
Jaime L. High, Esq.
42 S. Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19602
610-375-8425, ext. 84188
jhigh@princelaw.com
www.princelaw.com
We practice in the following areas: criminal, family, wills and trusts, power of attorneys, worker's compensation, real estate, and corporations.

Red Star Saloon
11 South 10th Street
Reading PA
A GLBT establishment -- Leather Bar

Riverview Nursery & Garden Center
Carol Hottenstein
3049 Pricetown Rd
Temple, PA
610 929 5049
officemanager.riverview@comcast.net
riverviewtree@comcast.net
www.riverviewtree.com
Visit our Garden Center carrying a large variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, garden & pond supplies. Pond, tropical and salt water fish and supplies. Gift shoppe including Yankee candles and a variety of unique gifts. We offer full service lawn maintenance, landscaping services, and tree planting and removal.

Stirling Guest Hotel
Kaj Skov, Owner
Jody & Jeffery Rutter, Innkeepers
1120 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA
610-373-1522
www.stirlingguesthotel.com
The ultimate location for your Corporate Retreat, meeting or just simply being pampered for the weekend. The once-in-a-lifetime setting for that special rehearsal and wedding reception. 15 Suites, private baths, and several whirlpools. Just minutes to outlet shopping and historical district. Site of a major Reading Pride Fund Raiser Party.

Valley Gay Press
The Lehigh Valley and Berks County's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trangender Opinion and Newspaper Liz Bradbury, Publisher
PO Box 22902
Lehigh Valley, PA
610-432-5449
vgp@padiversity.org
www.padiversity.org
Valley Gay Press, serving the local GLBT community since 1998. Monthly Publication bringing news and information to the community. Valley Gay Press is a division of Pennsylvania Diversity Network.