Upcoming Monthly Men’s Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): Sunday, June 18th (Father’s Day--children welcome) at Frank Renner’s, 7012 N 50th Ave, Crystal 55422, 763-536-7865. Sun. July 16th at Jeff Haas’s 1423 E 35th St. Minneapolis, 55407 612-721-7010 (on the south side of Powderhorn Lake). These brunches are open to all men from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m; plan to come and chat and eat for a 1/2-hour to 2-hour period anytime – inevitably some men stay on until 2 p.m. 12 men attended February’s Men’s Brunch at the Eric Mann’s and 7 were at April’s Brunch at Andy Mickel’s in Minneapolis. – Andy Mickel, 2006-05-15.

Caring Families and Friends, 4th Sundays, University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 SE 13th Ave, Minneapolis is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. The group affirms gay and lesbian persons as part of God’s creation and believes all individuals are to be welcomed and included in the full ministry of the church. the group strives to provide a safe environment for dialogue and education. There is a speaker and discussion at each meeting. FFI: Meredithe, 651-484-7914. – Randy Genrich, 2006-04-10.

The Naming Project, Sundays 4-6p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2211 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis is a faith-based youth group serving gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/queer/questioning youth who can learn, grow and share their experiences, can comfortably discuss faith and come to understand themselves—whether gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender...or straight. Two volunteers/staff meet with youth at the weekly meetings. Programming varies (Bible studies, movies, field trips, service projects). Each weekend participants check in to share highs and lows. What is said at The Naming Project is kept confidential. FFI; <http://www.thenamingproject.org/> – Randy Genrich, 2006-04-10.

Nearly 400 people gathered on a beautiful Sunday evening (May 7) to celebrate the accomplishments of the Men’s Resource Center for Change and three community leaders working in western Massachusetts: Luis-Orlando Isaza, Felice Yeskel, and Raul Matta. The award recipients, whose work on behalf of Latino and gay rights, military counter-recruitment, and raising consciousness about class issues, shared inspiring stories about their lives and work, while a wonderful mix of guests, representing a rich social justice community, took in a gorgeous sunset. At the end of the night, scores of people showed their support for our work by making contributions to the MRC—some of them with monthly or multi-year pledges.

The Men’s Resource Center is hosting a day celebrating fathers, father figures and all families on Saturday, June 17th at Groff Park in South Amherst. The field day--from noon to 3 pm--will include fun games for children and adults to play together, music, and free bag lunches for up to 100 participants. – Gretchen Craig, Development Coordinator and Editor,at 413-253-9887x16, gcraig@mrcforchange.org. - 2006-05-12.

The 22nd Annual Minnesota Men’s Conference, Sep. 12-17,Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, MN. Teachers: Robert Bly, Martín Prechtel, Haki Madhubuti, Daniel Deardorff, Miguel Rivera, and Doug von Koss. Topic to be announced.
FFI: Craig Ungerman: (877) 333-3136, <hiddenwine@earthlink.net>,
<http://www.hiddenwine.com/MMC>. – Mark Stanley, 2006-05-14.

The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held October 27-29 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. The cost is $595, with payment plans available. To learn more, attend an Open Circle event: Observe, Ask Questions (or Participate if you like) in a safe container with a group of men who are practicing authenticity and connection to feeling at Open Circle of Warriors events at the Men’s Center every 2nd Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Contact Andy Mickel with any questions 612-279-6416 or see: <http://minnesota.mkp.org/> for Open I-Group dates/times. Register with Eric Lucas, 20388 Idaho Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, 952-469-6497, <welucas4@frontiernet.net> – Andy Mickel, 2006-05-15.

Our web site, <http://www.tcmc.org/> will undergo a redesign this year – Andy Mickel. - 2006-06-05