EVENTS
🤝PFLAG Chorus Gathering
Sing with others in our community that believe in the PFLAG mission. No chorus or singing experience needed.
🤝Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!
🌈Lambda AA Meeting🤝
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🫶🌈Artemis Books Pop-Up Book Fair
Family-friendly book fair at Up North Pride Community Center with hand-picked books (and goods!) for all ages
Event runs from 12-4pm
10% of sales at the event to be donated to Up North Pride
🤝Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!
🫶Queer Fiber Arts Club
A casual meet up to work on fiber arts projects in community. Fiber arts include things like embroidery, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and more!
🌈Lambda AA Meeting🫶
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🤝Free Showing of “Come See Me in the Good Light
The Benzie Area Pride Network presents the award-winning documentary of the life of queer poet Andrea Gibson. Film begins at 4pm with a poetry reading before.
“In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength - and unexpected hilarity - in what might be their final year together.” (Apple TV)
🤝Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!
🌈Tarot Workshop
Not a lecture nor review of meanings, but a collaborative exploration of tarot for self-care and inspiration. Decks and books by queer creators available to interact with. Bring pen and paper and your curiosity!
🌈Lambda AA Meeting🫶
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🌈Art Meet Up at the UNP Community Center
Join us for an Art Meet Up at the Up North Pride Community Center! Bring your own art project and enjoy an artful evening with friends.
And if you don’t have an art project, just bring yourself and a smile!
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🤝Elev8 Climbing Meetup: Queer Night
A climbing meetup for our LGBTQIA+ community.
Details:
Friday 6pm-8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of event
Rentals are included!
Free for members
The meetup kicks off with some light instruction and challenges/goals, and is followed by a couple hours of climbing, socializing and having fun while building relationships and expanding your comfort zone!
**Purchase our "Climb Together" shirt to wear at these meetups. Wear the shirt to Rare Bird after climbing to receive 15% off your tab!
🌈Lambda AA Meeting🫶
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🤝Queer Tales Book Club
Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.
We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.
🌈Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🌈LGBTQ+ Senior Coffee Morning
Start the morning off with a cup of Higher Grounds coffee at the Community Center with our LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Morning!
🌈Game Night!
Join us for a game night at the UNP Community Center! Try out a new game, play a classic favorite, or bring a game of your own!
All ages welcome.
🤝Open Skate at Howe Arena
Come roller skate with us! Bring your own skates or rent from us and get ready to have fun!
Two sessions: 12-2pm, 3-5pm
$5 Admission/ $5 skate rental
If you need rental skates, make sure to arrive early; popular sizes rent-out quickly. Helmets are recommended, but not required. Hangry’s concession will be available throughout the event.
🌈Lambda AA Meeting
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
Lambda AA Meeting
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🤝Open Skate at Howe Arena
Come roller skate with us! Bring your own skates or rent from us and get ready to have fun!
Two sessions: 12-2pm, 3-5pm
$5 Admission/ $5 skate rental
If you need rental skates, make sure to arrive early; popular sizes rent-out quickly. Helmets are recommended, but not required. Hangry’s concession will be available throughout the event.
🤝TC Roller Derby Triple-Header!
On May 9th, Traverse City’s Civic Center will play host to Traverse City Roller Derby’s home opener triple-header!
Tickets to this event will be $10 in advance and $12 at the door. We accept cash and card. Kids 12 and under get in FREE with an adult.
3pm - Juniors Mixed Scrimmage
5pm - TCRD A vs Downriver RD A
7pm - TCRD B vs TBD
🤝Open Skate at Howe Arena
Come roller skate with us! Bring your own skates or rent from us and get ready to have fun!
Two sessions: 12-2pm, 3-5pm
$5 Admission/ $5 skate rental
If you need rental skates, make sure to arrive early; popular sizes rent-out quickly. Helmets are recommended, but not required. Hangry’s concession will be available throughout the event.
Rainbow Run🌈🤝
We are thrilled to announce our third annual collaboration between Up North Pride and TART Trails for the Rainbow Run on June 20, 2026. This fun color run will take place around the Boardman Loop and promises to be a meaningful and impactful event that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the beautiful northern Michigan community.
This event is much more than just a run or walk. It is a celebration of love, acceptance, and belonging, and an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies to come together and show their pride. It is a chance to raise awareness and support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and to promote equality and inclusion in northern Michigan.
Check back soon for Runner Registration and Volunteer Sign up!
🌈Pride Ride
Join us at F&M Park in your bike gear and pride gear for a spirited ride through downtown led by Norte!
The ride will begin at 6 pm so please join us at the park before 6 to rally up! Free admission, all ages are welcome.
🤝TC Roller Derby Cherry Rumble Royale Day
Join us for our annual Cherry Rumble Royale day of Roller Derby Mixed Scrimmages!
Spectator tickets will be available day-of. We accept cash, card, and tap to pay.
$12 at the door, kids 12 and under get in FREE with an adult.
3pm - Juniors Mixed Scrimmage
5pm - All Gender Scrimmage
7pm - Rookie Scrimmage
Hangry’s concessions, Right Brain beer, and Amoritas cider available.
🤝TC Roller Derby Triple-Header!
On August 1st, Traverse City’s Civic Center will play host to Traverse City Roller Derby’s action-packed triple-header!
Tickets to this event will be $10 in advance and $12 at the door. We accept cash and card. Kids 12 and under get in FREE with an adult.
3pm - Juniors Mixed Scrimmage
5pm - TCRD A vs Windy City C
7pm - TCRD B vs Windy City D
🌈Wine & Cheese Pairing Event
Take a tasting adventure with the guidance of The Cheese Lady and Left Foot Charley and learn what makes specific cheese flavors match best with different wines.
Space is limited so reserve your spot now!
Tickets are $25 per person with a portion of each ticket donated back to Up North Pride. Click here for tickets!
🌈Game Night!
Join us for a game night at the UNP Community Center! Try out a new game, play a classic favorite, or bring a game of your own!
All ages welcome.
🌈LGBTQ+ Senior Coffee Morning
Start the morning off with a cup of Higher Grounds coffee at the Community Center with our LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Morning!
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🌈🤝Women's Hockey Olympic Final Watch Party!
It is time to watch more women's sports! Join us as we gather to watch the final of the Olympics Women's Hockey tournament. (Fingers crossed the USWNT makes it to the final! We'll watch regardless, but it'd still be cooler if it was the US.)
Puck drops at 1:10pm Thursday, Feb 19th!
🌈Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
🤝Planned Parenthood Webinar: Sexual Health in Recovery
The Sexual Health in Recovery: Consent + Relationships webinar is designed for folks in treatment or recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD), those who work within recovery communities, or for anyone looking to build a deeper understanding of the role consent and relationships play in our overall sexual health. Participants will gain practical tools to navigate consent and build supportive relationships — all while centering recovery and maintaining personal boundaries.
🤝Queer Tales Book Club
Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.
We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.
🌈Lambda AA Meeting
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🤝Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!
🤝Romance Writing with the National Writers Series and Intimi
Write this way…. to romance. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the National Writers Series in collaboration with Intimi. You, your instructor Audrey Irontree, and a handful of alluring strangers will meet at Intimi and figure out what makes romance stories tick, or pulse, or flutter. We’ll craft high stakes, build tension, and do our best to make eachother blush. We’ll look at examples of published work, classic heart-throbs and contemporary pieces alike, and then write our own romance stories, inspired, perhaps, by an included glass of champagne (NA option available, of course) and aphrodisiac bonbons. Bring something to write with, wear cute and cozy pjs, and get ready dish about your (fictional) crushes.
This 18+ class is open to all genders, writers of all experience levels, and romances between folks of all types.
The fee for this class is donated back to our education program, keeping our youth classes free, always, for every child who participates. If you want to take the class and the cost is a hardship, please email education@nwstc.org for accommodations. If you want to be there, we’ll make it happen!
🤝Elev8 Climbing Meetup: Queer Night
A climbing meetup for our LGBTQIA+ community.
Details:
Friday 6pm-8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of event
Rentals are included!
Free for members
The meetup kicks off with some light instruction and challenges/goals, and is followed by a couple hours of climbing, socializing and having fun while building relationships and expanding your comfort zone!
**Purchase our "Climb Together" shirt to wear at these meetups. Wear the shirt to Rare Bird after climbing to receive 15% off your tab!
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🌈Art Meet Up at the UNP Community Center
Join us for an Art Meet Up at the Up North Pride Community Center! Bring your own art project and enjoy an artful evening with friends.
And if you don’t have an art project, just bring yourself and a smile!
🌈Lambda AA Meeting🫶
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🫶Tarot Workshop
Not a lecture nor review of meanings, but a collaborative exploration of tarot for self-care and inspiration. Decks and books by queer creators available to interact with. Bring pen and paper and your curiosity!
🤝Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
🌈Queer Jam Night at UNP
This is an open Jam night to bring together other musicians in our LGBTQ+ community and their allies in order to meet other musicians and make music and new friends. Bring an instrument or your voice to the UNP Community Center along with song suggestions for the group!
All ages, genres, and music levels welcome!
🌈Lambda AA Meeting🫶
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
🤝Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!
🫶Queer Fiber Arts Club
A casual meet up to work on fiber arts projects in community. Fiber arts include things like embroidery, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and more!
Universal Unitarian Congregation: TC to TC Care Package Project
The SEED (Spiritual Ethical Exploration and Development) program at UUCGT will be putting together care packages for kids and caregivers in the Twin Cities area, including art supplies, games, and self care items. The increased ICE presence and escalated tensions in Minneapolis and St. Paul have disrupted life for so many people, and we have connected with a group that is providing childcare and other resources for families in need.
Please check out the Sign Up Genius link for a list of needed items and register for whatever you are able to donate. These items will be used in the childcare program and also distributed to families for use at home. Donations can be dropped off at UUCGT (6726 Center Rd.) during office hours, Mon. through Thurs. 9:30-3:30, or left in the labeled boxes in the entryway outside of those hours. You can also bring them to the Up North Pride Community Center (314 Eighth St.) on Thusday, January 29th at 6:30pm. We will be packing boxes and writing more notes to the people on the ground in the Twin Cities that evening.
Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ADAB28ABFAC25-61873660-tctotc
🌈Youth Group
We are excited for our new Youth Group here at the Community Center — a time and space just for teens!
Ages 13-17 are welcome - Thursdays 4:15-5:45
A special thanks to our friends at 3 Owls who will be facilitating the group, and be available to provide free, confidential support for any teens that may need it.
Turning to the Body: Embodying Our Commitments in the new year
The world has a lot to say about what we should commit to or focus on. There’s a lot of input, noise and pressure - what would it be like to feel a sense of agency and clarity in your own commitment setting? And then be in concrete tangible action around making that commitment come to life or fruition through your body.
This 3-hr workshop offers somatic practices to feel for and practice embodying our commitments. The world has a lot to say about what we should commit to or focus on. There’s a lot of input, noise and pressure - what would it be like to feel a sense of agency and clarity in your own commitment setting?
Come find out!
Lambda AA Meeting
LAMBDA Alcoholics Anonymous is an “open” meeting designed to meet the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community who face substance abuse challenges.
LAMBDA AA is the oldest, continuously running, queer-friendly AA meeting in northwest lower Michigan, with references going back to the 1980’s. Our members include “old-timers” with decades of clean and sober living, and newcomers clean and sober for their first day.
We offer a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Learn how a clean and sober lifestyle can change your entire outlook on life.
If you’re ready to explore a clean and sober lifestyle, please join us. We meet every:
Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 in a safe and caring environment at the UNP Community Center, 314 8th Street, Traverse City
Saturday morning, 11:00 am- 12:00pm in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St, Traverse City. This meeting is a hybrid meeting with Zoom capability. Zoom connect information is: Meeting ID 555 946 8823, PW 62
Phone Banking for Equality
Join Our Weekly Equality Phone Banks! Every week, EQMI will be hosting phone banks to connect with voters across districts all over the state, identifying and mobilizing Equality Voters who care about fairness, inclusion, and justice for all.
These phone banks are one of the most effective ways to build real momentum heading into next year’s midterm elections. By having direct conversations with voters, we’re not only helping people get engaged early, we’re also gathering critical information that will guide our strategy for the months ahead.
The data we collect now helps us understand which areas are energized, where we need to focus more outreach, and how to tailor our message to meet voters where they are. This groundwork will be essential as we ramp up organizing and voter mobilization efforts in the spring for the midterm elections.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to phone banking, we’ll provide all the training and tools you need. Every call makes a difference and every volunteer helps build the foundation for equality and progress in the next election. What to bring: Please bring a laptop, phone, and headphones to each phone bank.
We’ll provide all the training, scripts, and support you need to feel confident making calls. If you can’t join us in person, no problem! We can set up a one-on-one training session at a time that works best for you so you can make calls from home at your own convenience.
Just email acherry@equalitymi.org to set up one-on-one training. Every volunteer, every call, and every conversation helps strengthen our movement for equality and progress. Join us weekly and help us make a difference, one call at a time!