Confluence LGBT Chorus

We have a new rehearsal location!
MICAH Building
680 State St, Salem

Sundays
Influence Rehearsal: 2:30pm
Confluence Rehearsal: 3:30pm

• We will be rehearsing at the MICAH Building starting March 29, 2026 to better accommodate our growing choir.
• We will see you here every Sunday afternoon for
rehearsals unless stated otherwise in our newsletter!
• New members are welcome to join us at MICAH on 3/29/26 if they missed the first rehearsal at FCUCC

Last night Confluence LGBT Chorus opened the "Rooted and Rising " Concert weekend in Salem to a full house. But don't despair, you still have a chance to see it tonight in Portland at 7:30 pm at Cedar Mills UCC or tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, March 8 at 4:30 in Corvallis at First Congregational UCC . Tickets can be purchased at the door but no one turned away . Please come see this amazing concert of hope!

Interested in joining our Board of Directors?
We are currently seeking interested members of the community to apply for our Board of Directors! 🌈💫
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We are particularly interested in community members with knowledge and/or background in non-profit law, accounting/bookkeeping, fundraising & donor/sponsor relationships and marketing/PR.
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If you are looking to lend your skills and time to helping Confluence, please click the link below/in our bio and tell us a little more about yourself!

https://www.confluencelgbtchorus.org/about-1

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2StNj5sKssIA2t2PpL8AQYuYH2Wel3c1XVafxXHtWcXNYEg/viewform

Our Nomination Committee chair, Shaleen, will reach out to you!

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Our Board of Directors play an essential role for Confluence! Our board members bring diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives that help ensure our organization stays aligned with its mission and effectively serves our community. Along with governance and strategic direction, our volunteer members play a crucial role in fundraising and building relationships, which are vital for our sustainability.

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In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Texas, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of SB 12, the nation’s first law explicitly banning LGBTQ+ student clubs, as well as restricted diversity initiatives in public schools and banning teachers from referring to trans students by their preferred first names, even if their parents support their child’s transition.

U.S. District Judge Charles Eskridge ruled that the Houston, Plano, and Katy school districts could not enforce this law, which was criticized by lawmakers like state Rep. Erin Zwiener for being “nakedly hateful.” The bill's proponents claimed it was necessary to protect children from perceived sexualization, while the opposition argued it unfairly censors constitutionally protected speech and undermines the safety and inclusivity of schools.

The lawsuit, brought by various advocacy groups including the ACLU of Texas and the Transgender Law Center, has highlighted the importance of Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) in fostering supportive environments for LGBTQ+ youth.

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