PFLAG East Longmeadow

10/26/2026

As we approach the end of LGBTQ History Month, here is a brief history of how it came about and resources for learning more. American Library Association

https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/LGBTQ-History-Month

10/23/2026

October 21st was International Pronouns Day! 🏳️‍🌈

"Sharing your own pronouns, using the pronouns someone asks you to use, and making space for others to share when they're comfortable are all ways to show support. Small actions make a big difference. Let’s keep creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected, and celebrated."

Today is International Pronouns Day! 🏳️‍🌈
Sharing your own pronouns, using the pronouns someone asks you to use, and making space for others to share when they're comfortable are all ways to show support.
Small actions make a big difference. Let’s keep creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected, and celebrated. 💙

10/16/2026

"Supporting Trans and Gender-Expansive Community Members"
This Sunday, October 18, 11:30am-1 pm, at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, 220 Main Street | Northampton, MA.

"Join us for an interactive training to equip yourself with better ways to support trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive people. Participants will deepen their understanding of gender identity, reflect on their own experiences, and practice using gender-neutral pronouns with ease. This training is led by staff and teens from TranslateGender. TranslateGender staff will offer followup individual appointments for members of the congregation who are looking to better understand gender and support their loved ones."

https://www.uunorthampton.org/community-life/upcoming-events-and-activities/2333-supporting-trans-and-gender-expansive-community-members

10/15/2026

"How wonderful it is that no one has to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. "- Anne Frank, March 26, 1944

10/15/2026

Banned Books Week, which was last week, was launched in 1982 in response to a rise in book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. It brings together librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers to advocate for free and open access to information.

This post from Greater Boston PFLAG features some books that have been challenged.

10/12/2026

We apologize for the late notice. Our in-person group this evening has been canceled.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 for our monthly Zoom advocacy and action meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85296895289?pwd=D5a24ojmDUXbrm7329hjr1ElLjyWSh.1

10/10/2026

Our neighbors in Connecticut have had their care cut. Join tomorrow 12-2 to show support PFLAG East Longmeadow

10/10/2026

Looks like a great event! Being offered by Greater Boston PFLAG and OutstandingLife, an online community for LGBTQ+ Seniors.

🌈 Test your LGBTQ+ history and culture knowledge with Rainbow Trivia in partnership with OutstandingLife - A Free Online Community for LGBTQ+ Seniors ! Join us for a fun, virtual hour of questions, conversation, and community.

Open to adults 50+ — LGBTQ+ people, parents/caregivers, family, friends, and allies.

📅 Wednesday, 10/22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual

10/05/2026

🌈Our next monthly Support Group Meeting is Monday, October 12th, 7:30-8:30pm. We welcome you to come and see what PFLAG East Longmeadow is all about. If you are new to PFLAG EL, send us an email at [email protected] for the location of the meeting. Come for a Free Mom Hug, share what you feel like sharing, and support others however you can.

10/03/2026

REMINDER - TODAY 10/3, 10am-3:30pm, at the Northampton Center for the Arts!
Q***r Kids Fest - music, art, performances, books, snacks, and more. Q***r books swap. Yummy vendors, community, resources, connection, and fun. More at nohoarts.org/queer-kids-fest🌈