NewsRegister.com: Out of the Shadows

Gay series grows from most personal of roots In an era when being "queer" meant social ostracism at best and a painful death at worst, my father faced a lifelong struggle.

PART ONE

Gay community finds church home First Baptist's Together Works a haven of 20 years standing

Forging a family Opposites found love and belonging in life together

Gay couple find a church home Don Hutchinson and his partner, Lee Swantek, were together 47 years.

A pioneer in gay rights In keeping with his commitment to social justice, First Baptist's Bernie Turner helped open dialogue about homosexuality in Yamhill County

PART TWO

Growing up gay in McMinnville Now a TV producer, J. Graigory struggled with his identity being raised in a conservative environment

Preaching the 'gospel of Inclusion' In welcoming all people to the 'banquet table of the Scripture,' the Rev. Kent Harrop follows in his predecessor's footsteps

Sexual orientation not a matter of choice McMinnville psychiatrist says 'conversion' programs amount to emotional abuse

Activists fuel change on campus Student leaders of support group dedicate themselves to ending discrimination