PFLAG Great Lakes Bay Region
Welcomes You
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of the Great Lakes Bay Region
About
Our Vision
PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Our Mission
By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its vision through:
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Support for families, allies and people who are LGBTQ+
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Education for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ+
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Advocacy in our communities to change attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ+
PFLAG began in 1973 and has 400 Chapters across the United States.
PFLAG Great Lakes Bay Region was founded in 1990.
Meeting Dates
1st United Methodist Church
4790 1/2 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI 48638
Sundays 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
2026
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
Membership
Our members are from all corners of the Great Lakes Bay Region and have a common goal of supporting Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual & Transgender individuals and their families.
Our Board
President, Tom Brubaker
Vice President, Leisha Dougherty
Secretary, Rev. Rebecca Dunn
Treasurer, Pastor Amy Terhune
Director, Marc Cesere
Director, Donny Winter
Director, Deborah Huntley
Director, Patricia Thurston
Confidentiality
Statement
State
Confidentiality is a fundamental agreement for all who participate in PFLAG. Anything said in a meeting is confidential to the group. What you hear and who you see stays here. Thank you for considering safety and well-being!
Support Rules
Be honest.
Use "I" statements.
Express feelings, not opinions.
Be respectful of time.
Give your full attention.
Respect differences and diversity of views.
For Emergencies
If you are in crisis and/or experiencing an emergency, contact information for the following resources are below:
Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Dial 988
The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650, info@thetrevorproject.org
Stand with Trans: 248-907-4853, info@thetrevorproject.org
The Month's Events
Upcoming Events
Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMFirst United Methodist Church, 4790 Gratiot Rd. Saginaw, MI 48638Join us for monthly meeting and support session where we will feature "Sharing Our Stories with Purpose". Where PFLAG members will share their personal stories in the form of advocating to our elected officials to help shape legislation.
Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMFirst United Methodist Church, 4790 Gratiot Rd. Saginaw, MI 48638
Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMFirst United Methodist Church, 4790 Gratiot Rd. Saginaw, MI 48638Join us in November for our annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Service with Support Session to follow. The annual international observance is a beautiful way to honor and remember those in the transgender community that have passed from anti-trans violence. Support and Refreshments to follow.