World AIDS Day 2009: Chapel Service and HIV Testing
World AIDS Day was established by the World Health Organization on December 1, 1988, to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infections. CLGS will mark World AIDS Day 2009 by contributing to PSR's chapel service that day (11:10 am) and by co-sponsoring with New Spirit Community Church an opportunity for free HIV testing on the PSR campus (Holbrook 133, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm).
HIV infection is certainly not restricted to LGBT-identified people and AIDS is not a "gay disease." At the same time, many LGBT people have pioneered awareness and prevention strategies and have often been on the front lines of caring for those infected. The stigma and shame associated with HIV infection is also a deeply spiritual, theological, and religious issue, which CLGS is committed to addressing for the health and dignity of all.