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Welcome to the new PFLAG Macon website! We are a local and regional chapter of the Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, a national organization which encourages parents, family and friends to support the lives, liberties and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their own lives. We welcome all people of all sexual orientations and gender identities who believe in providing and building a better world for LGBT people, and doing so wherever we are. We are also open to people of all races and religious or ethical affiliations who feel the same and want to meet fellow Middle Georgians with the same goals.

Our meetings are mentioned on the meeting page, and we participate in activities throughout the state, especially in Middle/Central Georgia. Contact us on the contact page for more information. Thanks!

Local History: Affirming and Welcoming Congregations

Cross-posted from the Macon State College Gay-Straight Alliance:

The presence of Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Heart of Georgia is best ascertained by learning the history of activities, organizations and events which heavily involved LGBT individuals in this area. In a state which heavily leans to evangelical Christian denominations in much of its demographic, the role of religion in the lives of LGBT individuals in this area cannot be underestimated. However, while Georgia’s religious leanings are debatably related to the present and past prohibitions or negligences of LGBT rights in the state government, LGBT people benefit or may benefit from a number of LGBT-welcoming religious or ethical establishments in the area in recent history. Continue reading