Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
Developed to assist clergy and lay leaders in leading a healthy and respectful congregational dialogue on the most difficult task […]
Beginning the Journey
Basic and highly recommended resources for all in the process of becoming Open & Affirming.
Lutheran Introduction To Our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer Neighbors
A quick but thorough introduction to concepts and terms used when talking with and about LGTBQ people from our Lutheran
Body and Soul: We Belong
This series of 6 videos is produced by Room for All, the welcoming church program similar to GLAD in the
Building An Inclusive Church: A Welcoming Toolkit – Online Introduction
This online introduction to Building An Inclusive Church: A Welcoming Toolkit provided by the Methodist Reconciling Ministries Network is an
To The Contrary: The Welcoming Movement
An excellent resource for congregations considering starting an Open & Affirming Process, PBS’s “To the Contrary” has produced an episode
Claiming the Promise: An Ecumenical Welcoming Bible Study Resource on Homosexuality
An in depth study program created by reconciling programs from several denominations. Provides an affirming perspective on Biblical issues. Excellent
Building An Inclusive Church: A Welcoming Toolkit
This is THE go to resource for starting your congregation’s journey toward Open & Affirming. This updated version of the
To the Tune of a Welcoming God: Lyrical Reflections on Sexuality, Spirituality, and the Wideness of God’s Welcome
Brings academic insight, prophetic vision, and poetic clarity to the question of the church’s welcome to those GLBT Christians at
To Do Justice: A Study of Welcoming Congregations
A study of welcoming congregations showing that the process of becoming a welcoming congregation creates a healthier congregation.
Hearts Unbound: Engaging Biblical Texts of God’s Radical Love through Reader’s Theater
An excellent resource that invites you to explore ten Biblical stories of radical love and welcome. Designed for a small
For the Bible Tells Me So
Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families — including those of former House Majority Leader
Listening to the Spirit: A Handbook for Discernment
This is the handbook for the General Assembly’s call for discernment on the question “What is the gospel message to