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
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
Mar 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMFirst United Methodist of Saginaw, 4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, USAGuest speaker will be Carmine Ludington from the Transgender Michigan Speaker’s Bureau.
Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMFirst United Methodist of Saginaw, 4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, USAJoin PFLAG Great Lakes Bay Region for its monthly Book Club Soiree. For March, we're reading "Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer by Dylan Mulvaney!
Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMFirst United Methodist of Saginaw, 4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, USA
Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMFirst United Methodist of Saginaw, 4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, USAJoin PFLAG Great Lakes Bay Region for its monthly Book Club Soiree. For April, we're reading "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong- May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMFirst United Methodist of Saginaw, 4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, USAJoin us for our monthly PFLAG meeting followed by a support session!
Jun 05, 2026, 7:05 PM – 9:00 PMDow Diamond, 825 E Main St, Midland, MI 48640, USAJoin us and Great Lakes Bay Pride at Loons Pride Night!- Jun 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMAndersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601, USAJoin PFLAG GLBR for its annual chocolate party! More info coming soon!
Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM2451 Nish Na Be Among Dr, 2451 Nish Na Be Among Dr, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USACome join Great Lakes Bay Pride and PFLAG Great Lakes Bay Region at the Mt. Plesant Pride Festival!
Jun 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMJolt Credit Union Event Park, 300 Johnson St, Saginaw, MI 48607, USAJoin our community at the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival!
Jul 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMOur Saviour Lutheran Church, 2525 Hemmeter Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603, USACome join PFLAG GLBR for its annual summer picnic! More details to come!