LINKS to Denominational Programs
Institute for Welcoming Resources Creating resources that support the unconditional welcome of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and their families in the church home of their choice.
Open Hands a journal of these open, welcoming and affirming Christian churches in North America:
- Reconciling Ministries Network (United Methodist, USA)
- Open and Affirming Program (United Church of Christ, USA)
- Reconciling in Christ Program (Lutheran, USA)
- More Light Presbyterians (PC, USA)
- Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (American Baptists Concerned, USA)
- Open & Affirming Ministries (Disciples of Christ, USA)
If you know of others that should be listed here, please send their web address to our webweaver.
LINKS to GLB&T Support Groups
Anglicans - Integrity
within Faith Communities in Canada
Brethren/Mennonite - B/M Council -
also Calgary and Scarborough
Lutherans - Lutherans Concerned/North America
Moravians - Sanctuary
Mormons - Affirmation
Roman Catholics - Dignity Canada Dignité
Unitarians - Welcoming Congregations
If you know of others that should be listed here,
please send their web address to our webweaver.
Display Materials
The following pdf files can be printed as handouts for displays:
United Church Resource Distribution (UCRD) Resources (click on Title or picture to take you to the UCRD site to purchase online)
Moving Toward Fulll Inclusion: Sexual Orientation in The United Church of Canada
Through story, scripture, and reflection questions, this book presents how the United Church has journeyed toward full inclusion of sexual minorities.
Daring to be United: Including Lesbians and Gays in The United Church of Canada
Stories of hope, change, healing, and transformation in the decade since the United Church voted not to exclude gays and lesbians from ministry. What happened in 1988 and beyond, the positive impact of those changes within the church and society.
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth Issues in Canada: Action Resources for United Church Congregations
A booklet examining issues facing young lesbians, gays, and bisexuals that suggests concrete actions congregations can take to support these members of their community.
Challenging Empire: Justice Seeking in Your Faith Community
What is empire? How can understanding the impact of empire on Jesus world help us live more faithfully today? Explore the United Church mission theme for 2007 - 2009 in this educational kit with materials for workshops, study groups, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, worship, and community outreach. The kit contains one of each of the following resources: Challenging Empire: Intergenerational Conversations (4 intergenerational workshops); Children Challenging Empire (5 activity sessions for children); Challenging Empire: Stories and Activities to Transform Your Community (for adult study groups); Living Faithfully in the Midst of Empire: Report to General Council 39 2006; and the Mandate mission theme special edition (May 2007).
Passion and Freedom: A Resource for Ministers and Leaders
Faith-based resources for couples at all stages of life partnership.
Passion and Freedom: A resource for Couples
A participant's workbook and companion to Passion and Freedom: A Resource for Ministers and Leaders.
LINKS to Other Christian Resources
We found these sites to be useful, but because these resources are beyond our control, we cannot vouch for their content over time.
- AVEL (Audio Visual Educational Library) West has a wonderful list of DVD's and Videos available for United Churches to borrow. Click on this link to find out more.
- In 2006, the Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) launched a four-year national campaign to support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth - in and out of the churches. Click here to go the Queer and Christian without Contradiction information page with free resources and Forum link.
Du caillou au séquoia/From Stone to Sequoia
Five years before the tumour on her left breast appeared, she was drawing a "hard ball", a "bomb on the left side, near the heart", a "grenade".
- Click on this link to open a pdf file of Ruth Bramham's report on the Transgender Religious Summit she attended in California (January 19-21, 2007)
- American Library Association GLBT booklist on Spirituality and Religion for 2000-2005
- Gay Christians
- Gay Church an affirming GLBT Christian site dedicated to ... "Building (ALL) the Body of Christ in Love!"
- The Human Rights Campaign now has a section entitled Out in Scripture with weekly Preaching Resources.
- LGBT Religious Archives Network
- Articles by various authors on Homosexuality and Christianity
- St. Stephen's Theological College Course site for Sexuality and Spirituality
- Truth Shall Set You Free - offering a free downloadable booklet on The Bible, Christianity, and Homosexuality
LINKS to Worship Resources
- Resources for Worship Service honouring the International Day Against Homophobia (May 17, 2011) (more information about this day can be found on our Upcoming Events Page under Affirming Ministries Workshops and Events)
- Advent 2007 worship resource - a beautiful new Advent worship resource, written by Rev. Dr. Sally Harris. Sally is Co-Chair of Affirm United/S'affirmer Ensemble Ensemble Ensemble Ensemble Ensemble Ensemble , which works for full inclusion of GLBT people in the United Church of Canada and society as a whole. The resource includes scripture commentary, worship outlines with responsive readings and prayers. You can see it all at the Welcoming Resources website: www.welcomingresources.org/advent.htm.
- Theme song - Never Doubt - written by Gordon Miller for the 2007 Conference (both lyrics and MP3 file
- Saskatchewan Conference Affirming Ministry Sunday worship resources. Each year Saskatchewan Conference declares one Sunday in Lent - Affirming Ministries Sunday. Follow this link to resources created by the SK Conference Affirming Ministries Committee for Saskatchewan Conference. Saskatchewan Conference Services
If you know of others that should be listed here, please send their web address to our webweaver.
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