Bibliography
Click here for a copy of the bibliography GLAD provided at the 2011 Nashville General Assembly.
Web Resources
The Bible, Christianity, and Homosexuality
Building An Inclusive Church: A Welcoming Toolkit
Taking a New Look: Why Congregations Need LGBT Members
What the Bible Says, and Doesn't Say, About Homosexuality
Links and Resources
For Youth and Young Adults: And God Loves Each One offers several resources to use in discussion of the religious issues around sexual orientation. Also includes resources dealing with race and sexual orientation issues. Resources available in English and Spanish.
For Pastors: Out In Scripture is a resource for preachers preparing sermons based on the Revised Common Lectionary provided by the Religion and Faith Program of the Human Rights Campaign.
Discussion and Education: A Time to Seek: Study Guide on Sexual and Gender Diversity, available from the Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing, offers a concise review of current sociological, public health and scientific data regarding sexual orientation and gender. It also considers key Scriptural passages in light of contemporary understandings of sexual and gender diversity.
Discussing Relationships and Equal Marriage
With remarkable honesty, good humor, great music and real heart, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight to celebrate what we all have in common: we love.
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Inlaws & Outlaws tells the true stories of couples and singles — both gay and straight — a collective narrative that is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. With remarkable honesty, good humor, great music and real heart, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight to celebrate what we all have in common: we love.
This documentary film by Drew Emery is not only entertaining but an excellent resource for starting discussions in your congregation around gay and lesbian relationships and equal marriage.
For information on local screenings, hosting your own screening, or supporting this project go to http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com.
Click here to view:
The Inlaws & Outlaws movie trailer
Oklahoma Disciple Bob Lemon on Inlaws & Outlaws
Oklahoma City responds to Inlaws & Outlaws
General Information Resources from the American Psychological Association
Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality
Answers to you Questions About Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity
Answers to Your Questions About Individuals With Intersex Conditions
Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators and School Personnel
... and other information from the APA can be found here.
We also have available this Bible study resource:
Claiming the Promise:
- Explores biblical authority and biblical interpretation.
- Examines biblical references to same-sex conduct in light of the broader biblical message which affirms that we are children or heirs of the Promise.
- Discusses "gracious hospitality," "gift-ed sexuality" and "supportive spirituality."
- Tackles hard questions of "right relationship," lust / love, and sexual responsibility.
- Calls us all to live out the Promise as reconciling disciples.
Claiming the Promise is published by the
Reconciling Congregation Program (United Methodist)
In Cooperation with
Affirmation: United Methodists for LG/Bi Concerns
Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (American Baptist)
Dignity (Roman Catholic)
Integrity (Episcopalian)
More Light Presbyterians (Presbyterian USA)
Open and Affirming Program of the United Church Coalition for L/G Concerns (United Church of Christ)
Open & Affirming Ministries of the GLAD Alliance (Disciples of Christ)
Reconciled in Christ of Lutherns Concerned (ELCA)
Supportive Congregations Network of the Brethren/Mennonite Council
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