RESOURCES

Links to:
Organizations
Books, Films, and Other Resources

Organizations

Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) - "A national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice." (RMN mission statement)

United Methodists of Color for a Fully Inclusive Church (UMOC) - Read the UMOC's first statement, "Manifesto on the Costs of Heterosexism and Racism" (Word document), and Statement from Lake Junaluska, NC in September 2005 (Word document).

MOSAIC, an extension ministry of RMN, is made up of students, seminarians, and young adults.

Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns - "As an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people, Affirmation radically reclaims the compassionate and transforming gospel of Jesus Christ by relentlessly pursuing full inclusion in the Church as we journey with the Spirit in creating God's beloved community." (Affirmation mission statement)

Soulforce - "The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance." (Soulforce mission statement)

Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) - "...an independent voice for justice within Methodism since 1907. MFSA unites activists within the United Methodist Church to take action on issues of justice, peace and liberation in the church, nation and world."

Human Rights Campain's Religion and Faith Program- Available resources include "Out in Scripture," a weekly preaching and devotional resource.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - The Institute for Welcoming Resources, a program of the Task Force, now hosts the Shower of Stoles Project. The Task Force also convenes the National Religious Leadership Roundtable.

Books, Films, and Other Resources

Film and study guide: For the Bible Tells Me So - 2007 Documentary of families with gay and lesbian children. "For The Bible Tells Me So: A Study Guide and Advocacy Training Curriculum" by Rev. Chris Glaser

Booklet: Dios Nos Ama Por Igual, by Ann Thompson Cook (in Spanish)

Booklet: And God Love's Each One, by Ann Thompson Cook

Booklet: Made in God's Image: A Resource for Dialogue about the Church and Gender Differences, by Ann Thompson Cook - an excellent booklet to use in discussing sex, gender, and transgender issues