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Resources Available on Sexual Orientation, Transgender, Intersex and the Church


All God's Children

        ** NEW RESOURCE **
All God's Children: Teaching Children about Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
is an essential guide to open and caring conversations with young children about gender and sexual orientation. You'll find that this small, user-friendly book addresses your concerns, your questions, and your search for just the right words; it also suggests ideas for sermons and classroom activities. As you read, you'll learn to model openness, respect, and the affirming belief that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender difference, is a beloved child of God. Anyone who has a loving relationship with young children-parents, family, friends, pastors, Sunday School teachers-will benefit from reading and discussing All God's Children. For more information, or to order on-line for your family, friends, congregation, go to http://www.Godloveseachone.org/

 

 

Made in God's Image

Made in God’s Image: A Resource
for Dialogue about the Church and Gender Differences
is a groundbreaking educational booklet combining valuable information, personal sharing, and resources. A perfect starting place for any congregation, family, or individual. For more information, or to order on-line, go to http://www.madeinimage.org/

 

 

Made in God's ImageAnd God Loves Each One offers a path for people who wonder about sexual orientation, who wonder about the religious view that it’s wrong to be gay. It’s about growing and bringing gay and straight people together—united by their profound faith that God indeed loves each one. And God Loves Each One can be a starting point for a new dialogue in your family and faith community. For more information, or to order on-line, go to http://www.godloveseachone.org/

 

Dios Nos Ama Por IgualDios Nos Ama Por Igual no es sólo un libro, es una invitación para aprender y conversar juntos sobre la orientación sexual en el contexto de nuestras familias e iglesias. Es tiempo de verter luz sobre lo que antes se ha mantenido en oscuridad y secreto. Hay que encender una chispa de entendimiento para ayudar a familias y comunidades a crecer y a vivir juntos – reclamando nuestra fe profunda que Dios nos ama, a cada uno por igual. Léalo y comience un diálogo. Compártalo en su iglesia. Use el recurso, Dios Nos Ama Por Igual para reforzar su familia y comunidad cristiana y para tener un mejor entendimiento sobre la orientación sexual. http://www.diosnosama.org/

 

Pastor at pulpit with various stoles behind him. DUMC hosted a 'shower of stoles' each of which honor a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered person called to ministry.


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