Sun. service at 11am. Healing Ritual first Fri. of every month at 7:15 pm. Also weekly classes, workshops and social events. Info: (415) 621-2556 or http//:www.miracles- courses.org.

Affirmation Gay & Lesbian Mormons, SF Bay Area chapter meets at various locations throughout the bay area for socializing, support & education. For further info call (415) 641-4554 or 522-0447.

Alameda First Congregational Church holds that all people are equally loved & accepted. Sun. services at 10.30 am, 1912 Central Ave., Alameda.

All welcome to mass. Sundays at 8 & 10 am, weekdays at 6 pm. Kenneth Schmidt, Rector

Monthly open circles featuring different Pagan religions, open drumming circle, pagan recovery project.

Berdache is a monthly group for Gay men interested in spirituality. Features guest speakers and group discussions to explore diverse spiritual paths/journeys. Also offers a community service component.

Caring & inclusive congregation, every person is welcome. Church reaches out to the lesbian & gay community. Sun. worship at 11 am. 1268 Sanchez St. at Clipper, SF.

Celestine Prophecy Support Group meets in Oakland, 2nd Wed. of each month, 7-9 pm. Info: Don (510) 530-1319.

Christian Women's Support Group meets 4th Sat. of each month. Inclusive language eucharist, potluck, fellowship. Info: Kris Wagner (415) 534-5546, Bonita Palmer (415) 647-8390.

An inclusive, caring community. Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (solemn mass); weekdays 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rector: Fr. William C. Rhodes

Congregation Sha'ar Zahav is a progressive reform Jewish synagogue with a special outreach to lesbians and gay men, their lovers, families and friends. Services are held every Friday evening at 8:15pm.

Open and affirming congregation welcomes gay, lesbian and bisexual persons in all aspects of life. Small, activist church. Sunday worship at 751 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Pastor : Rev. Wendy Taylor

National affiliate of Unitarian Universalist Association. Primarily, holds open, teaching celebrations of 8 pagan solar holidays. Each ritual shows different aspect of Paganism. None specifically gay or straight.

Group for lesbian & bi women practicing or interested in any form of Buddhism. Weekly women's sitting, monthly meetings, special events, mutual support. All women are welcome!

Dignity SF Faith community of lesbian, gay & bisexual Catholics, their friends & families. Celebration of the eucharist with inclusive language & song every Sun. at Presbyterian Church, for info & a newcomers packet leave message at (415) 681-2491.

A welcoming and affirming church. Service at 10 am., fellowship at 11.30 am. Rev. Doug Donley, pastor

Dykes Shabbos join other Jewish lesbians and bisexual women (non-Jewish or straight invited quests are welcome, but women only) to celebrate Shabbat with food, song, schmoozing & Jewish culture. Bring a substantial vegetarian potluck dish. No scents, please. Meeting location varies between San Francisco & Eastbay.

The Episcopal Church Welcomes YOU! Integrity: a Gay/Lesbian family in the thinking person's church. Call for a contact near you. Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo: (408) 294-2026.

Diverse people, Inquiring minds, Open hearts. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Local chapters in San Francisco, Eastbay, San Jose, of national pro-lesbian/gay Christian organization. Weekly discussion/Bible study groups, social activities & retreats. Be affirmed of both your sexuality & spirituality. Call Andrea or Jeff (415) 621-ECWR (3297) for details.

Orthodox group fosters spiritual & social integration thru meditation, discussion, fellowship, liturgy. e-mail orthodoxos@aol.com.

First Baptist Church, Berkeley welcomes and affirms lesbian, gay & bisexual people in all ministries. Small, friendly, energetic congregation. Worship services Sun. at 10 am in chapel at corner Dana & Durant, Berkeley.

An open & affirming church that began ordaining gays in 1972. Active lesbian & gay members involved in all levels of church life & worship.

A community of faith practicing peace and justice. We are a Sanctuary church, a More Light church welcoming and affirming the lesbi-gay community.

Sun. 10:00AM, Tues. 7:00PM, Private readings by appointment, Individual spiritual available Sun. 9:30AM, Tues. 6:30PM.

Spiritual, social, discussion, activities group for gay men in their 20's & 30's meets in San Francisco location. All ethnicity's welcome. Call the Infoline (415) 703-7181 for details.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Catholics at UC Berkeley, Newman Hall affirm & integrate our sexuality & our spirituality within the Christian faith thru our Catholic tradition.

You are not alone! SDA Kinship International offers spiritual, emotional and social support to present or former SDA's who are gay or lesbian. Confidentiality assured.

Personal growth, self-awareness, books, higher self, transcendence, loving self/other, personality types, ways of being, meditation, balance, monks/mystics, individuality, intuition.

Sunday worship services: 12:45pm; 11 am bible study. Lesbian & gay Christians welcome all to enjoy nourishing worship & fellowship of Jesus Christ.

A Zen Buddhist temple in the heart of the Castro, learn Zen meditation, benefit yourself & others. Abbott Zenshin Philip Whalen

Holy Innocents Episcopal Church welcomes all people, guarantees "Christian Bill of Rights." Safe place to be, wherever you are on your spiritual journey. Sun. services at 8 am & 10:30 am.

Support group by & for gay & lesbian Orthodox Christians. HIV-positive people are especially welcome. Info/brochure: Joanna or Seraphim at (415) 673-6729.

The King's House Praise and Worship Center - Hospitality 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:00 a.m. Come rejoice with us.

Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church (American Baptist) is an inclusive church welcoming & affirming gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, & transgenders. Gay/lesbian/ bisexual/trans group, American Baptists Concerned, meets first Sun.

This group is for women who want to explore their spirituality in a safe and supportive environment. Call Diana at (916) 487-3124 for more information.

Meditation Group for Women with HIV and their Caregivers. Women of Color encouraged to attend Thursdays, 5:30pm. Call Linda Phillips at (510) 655-3435.

Pastor: Rev Denis E. Moore, Associate Pastors, Reverends Chad Pifer, Lynne Scarper. Services: Sunday 10:30am, 6:00pm. Wednesday: A Course in Miracles, 10:30am-Noon.

MCC of San Lorenzo meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 100 Hacienda St. at Hathaway, San Lorenzo. Services Sun. at 6 pm. Interim pastor: Rev Michael England.

New Hope! MCC of Santa Rosa meets 12:00pm at 3632 Airway Dr., Santa Rosa. All lifestyles welcome! Rev Dr. C. Earle Lewis. Info: (707) 526-HOPE.

MCC of the Redwood Empire Sunday worship service at noon in Guerneville. Celebrating Diversity.

Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fremont welcomes you to Sunday services. We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Ceremonies of Union performed. Call Rev. Ben Meyers-(510) 441-9594.

Montclair Presbyterian Church welcomes gay & lesbian people to worship & join in the church's many social justice & support programs. Worship services uses inclusive language.

New Moon Circle meets monthly. Meditation, prayer, gratitude, wishing, healing ceremony. Lunar, Native American, pagan traditions. Everyone welcome.

Oasis/California Gay and Lesbian Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California serving the cause of gay liberation in the church and in the world. e-mail: OASISCALIF@aol.com

Focus on accepting ourselves, overcoming suffering & mystical experiences, learning how to realize our destiny, help others as a community.

Meets Sun., 10:30am, at Billy DeFrank Center (175 Stockton Ave., San Jose, 95126). We are an evangelical church for gays & lesbians. All are welcome. Rev. Bob Wheatley, Pastor.

Queer Taoists is a study group of men and women who meet biweekly to discuss various Taoist texts and share ideas on applying Taoist principles to our lives. Call Blake at (415) 863-8796.

Sadhana Brothers open to gay men pursuing a Hindu/yoga/mystical path. Contact Ed (415) 647-4388.

Apostolic church based on theosophical ideals & freedom of thought. Open communion. Everyone welcome.

A diverse "community of unity" welcomes individuals of all lifestyles, cultures & races to join.

Weekly prayer, meditation and healing. Also discussion groups about spirituality, life and God. All are welcome. Call for times and location. Thomas Kelem, D.Div.

Inclusive community; gay, lesbian & straight, all ages. Come join, you're welcome! Sunday worship at 10:30 am.

We believe gays are here for a purpose & have powerful but untapped gifts to share. Group focuses on claiming our power as individuals & realizing our personal destiny so that as a community we can give what society desperately needs from us now. Small group of men meet to share ideas & chart a course.

Like-minded beings gather monthly in San Francisco to share food and ponder life's large questions. Interfaith, all welcome. Free.

An inclusive More Light congregation in south Berkeley, near University campus, welcomes & affirms gay men & lesbians. Services 10 am Sunday

Gays, lesbians, bisexuals & straights worshipping & working for peace & justice together. Worship Sun. at 10am.

Communion: Sunday, 9 & 11 am.

Pro-gay, independent denomination. Sunday services at 10am. Call Bishop Mark Shirilau (707) 865-0119.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church worship & Eucharist, Sunday 10 am. 1658 Excelsior Av., Oakland (just off I-580).

Theologically committed to the sanctity of gay relationships and providing wonderful Arts and Crafts historic church for gay wedding/marriage ceremonies. Pacific Heights district.

Tayu Meditation Center offers a meditation program that provides a path to Awakening in the midst of ordinary life. Directed by Robert Daniel Ennis, a modern gay spiritual adept.

Temple Israel of Alameda caring, inclusive congregation. Info: Kathy or Joyce (510) 865-5919.

Temple Sinai of Oakland congregation welcomes everyone to services.

Progressive spiritual community values you & respects your beliefs. Info: Kathy (415) 695-0516 or Steve (415) 921-7644.

Walnut Creek Interweave, a chapter of Unitarian Universalists addressing concerns of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders and straight allies meet last Sunday each month at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist church, noon-1 pm. Alison (510) 228-0323.

Weekly Meditation for persons with/affected by HIV/AIDS. Call Tom Halligan (510) 655-3435.

Witches Support Group meets to address issues. Women only. Jewish witches especially welcome. Info: (415) 985-7473 leave message for Janette.

Women's Spirituality Group sponsored by Spectrum, Center for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Concerns in Marin. Meets bimonthly for seasonal celebrations, rituals and socializing. Info: Lea (415) 457-1115 ext. 201.