January 1992 ■ PAGESQ-Notes New Life MCC holds homecoming by Nancy Campbell Special to Q-Notes CHARLOTTE—New Life MCC will cel ebrate its 8th Anniversary January 25-26, 1992, and invites all former members, friends and visitors to join in the festivities. The weekend will begin with acatered, sit- down dinner on Saturday, January 25 at the Unitarian Church of Charlotte, 234 N. Sharon Amity Road. The Rev. Delores P. Berry, a dynamic evangelist with the UFMCC (and former Christian Methodist Episcopal Or dained Minister), will be the keynote speaker at the special revival and reward ceremony following the dinner. Dinner tickets are $6.(X), and may be reserved by calling 704/343- 9070. In 1978, she was one of the co-founders of the Nationd Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. She assisted in organizing the first Gay and Lesbian March on Washington, D.C., and assisted in organizing the first People of Color Gay and Lesbian White House Confer ence, both held in 1979. Rev. Berry has served as District Coordi nator of the Mid-Atlantic District and Assis tant Pastor of MCC Baltimore. As Pastor of both Good Samaritan MCC and MCC Penin sula, both in Virginia, she facilitated the merger of the two congregations and thus became the Pastor of the New Life MCC, Norfolk. Her last pastorate was with MCC Portland, Oregon. She has been a full-time Evangelist with UFMCC since 1987, and the DeloresP. Berry Evangelistic Ministries is a Special Work of the Mid-Atlantic District. She resides in Nor folk, Virginia with her spouse, Judy Kiser, and her mother, Inez. In addition to a great time with old friends, the gathering will feature the awarding of plaques to all who have contributed signifi cantly to the Church’s life this past year. There will also be a memorial moment for those who have passed away. The grand piece de resistance will be a command performance by Madame Callas—don’t miss it! Gay message still not ready by Dan Kirsch Q-Notes Staff At their December meeting, over 20 mem bers of the Charlotte Gay/Lesbian Leader ship Coalition listened attentively to the taped message about homosexuality that is cur rently mnning on a teen Helpline in Miami. The message was rejected for inclusion in the new “Straight Talk” hotline, which began in Charlotte on October 1, until revisions were made by the University of Wisconsin Healthline Program, creators of the message. According to Ann Whitaker, Manager of the Healthline Program at UW-Madison, 8- 10 tapes were sent back to the University by The Relatives and Southern Bell, sponsors of the Charlotte hotline. The messages had been reviewed and rejected by a “Blue Ribbon Panel,” assembled by The Relatives and Southern Bell. Whitaker said the homosexuality tape is a priority, but that the professional people on campus who help develop these messages do so on a volunteer basis. Therefore, it has taken longer than anticipated to return the tapes to The Relatives. Whitaker stressed that the volunteers are all very respected in their fields, but declined to name any persons in volved. She commented that the revisions made to the homosexuality message will be more in style than in content. For example, where one part of the message may allude to a fact, the message may be softened to something like “in the state of being studied.” Specific objec tions sent to her by the Blue Ribbon Panel and the changes made were not available at press time. Whitaker hopes to have the tapes back to The Relatives by the end of January. In the meantime, some local gay activists are mak ing plans to contact The Relatives, Southern Bell, and members of the Blue Ribbon Panel expressing their concern that the message is still not available on the hotline. Whitaker said The Relatives could accept the revised tape, go back to the first tape, or reject both and create their own. Miss Southeast USA-At-Large February 23, 1992 Entry Fee: $60.00 usn Winner Receives $500 (1/2 upon winning, 1/2 at finals) Crown, Plaque, $200 Travel Scholarship, $300 Appreciation Show, Jewelry by Dragon Lady, Entiy Fee to Nationals 1st Runner-Up $200 (at Finals), Plaque, $100 Travel Scholarship, Appreciation Show 2nd Runner-Up $75 (upon winning). Plaque 3rd Runner-Up Gaslight Award Categories Interview, Evening Gown, Talent and Presentation Gown (not judged) Contact Rick Smith for details: (919) 724-4644 Bourbon Street *916 Burke St. • Winston-Salem, NC • (919) 724-4644 • January's SpcciaC ‘Events WED. 1-1 New Year’s Day with Kelly Raye! Kerri Nichols and Cigi Dagastinos complement the evening. WED. 1-15 Miss America Tiffany Bonet joins Miss NC, USA, Paris LeBon and Brittany Michaels. SUN. 1-19 Miss Continental Amber Richards returns to the Scorpio while Boom Boom LaTour and Kasey King work their home stage. SUN. 1-26 The 3rd Annual Ms. Scorpio Contest is held. Ms. Scorpio Blair Williams relinquishes her title as Mr. Scorpio Don LeClair and Tracy Morgan entertain you. WED. 1-29 Remember those talent shows of 1991? The winners and nmners-up come back to compete for 1991's Most Talented. No Cover Charge 9-10 Nightly—18 & up Welcome Wednesday & Sunday Shows at 11:30—Great Drink Specials Nightly 4 acres of supervised parking—Bookings? Call 373-9124 SCORPIO 2301 Freedom Drive Charlotte. NC 373-9124