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"Growing up, I was taught that I was a beloved child of God. At Dumbarton,
I feel that love, abundantly."
- Laura F.
Resources Available on Sexual Orientation, Transgender, Intersex and the Church
** 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: 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/
And 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 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/
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DUMC hosted a 'shower of stoles' each of which honor a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered person called to ministry. |