Here is a selection of resources for sale at uccresources.com and other e-commerce sites.
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![]() An essential guide to open caring conversations with young children about gender and sexual orientation – including children’s sermons – and classroom activities. |
![]() Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. It can become a cornerstone of anti-bullying efforts in middle and high schools. |
![]() It’s Perfectly Normal |
![]() A series of sexuality education programs for grades K-1 / 4-6 / 7-9 / and 10-12 that provides accurate information for parents – teachers – pastors – and young people to help them learn about sexuality in the affirming and supportive setting of our churches. |
![]() Lambda Literary Award-winning author Alex Sanchez tackles a subject ripped from headlines in this exciting and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be both religious and gay. |
![]() Need ideas for open and honest conversations with youth (adults too) on issues of sexuality and faith, do you need a new venue for fostering young leadership? |
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![]() Radiates a genuine concern and belief in progress through slow personal evolution. Christians will benefit from the modeling of a kinder – more accommodating navigation of this culture war. (Publisher’s Weekly) |
![]() A new way to talk about the dignity of LGBT people that helps move undecided Christians through their religious and emotional conflicts to stand for – not against – LBGT equality. A free download from Auburn Media. |
![]() Stories that show how people from different faith traditions have re-examined their spiritual beliefs after learning about the sexual orientation or gender identity of a loved one. |
![]() Written in clear language – this book is especially helpful to gay and lesbian youth – and will help congregations explore biblical values. |
![]() A theological, inspirational, and practical guide for congregations that want to move beyond diversity and inclusion to present a vision for the church of the future: one where the transforming gifts, voices and power of marginalized cultures and groups bring new life to the mainline church. |
Excellent discussion-starters for local congregations and other groups engaging in dialogue about securing equality under the law for same gender couples.
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A resource designed for Christian clergy meeting with same-gender couples prior to a blessing or marriage ceremony.
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![]() A catalyst for a new dialogue about sexual orientation in churches and communities. It offers a path for people who wonder about sexual orientation – who wonder about the religious view that it’s wrong to be gay. |
![]() DVD – A story of the human spirit and God’s Spirit – and the liberating struggle to realize and express with confidence the marvelous gift of one’s truest sense of self. |
![]() Dios Nos Ama Por Iqual: Una invitacion as dialogo sobre la orientacion sexual. A catalyst for a new dialogue about sexual orientation in churches and communities. It offers a path for people who wonder about sexual orientation – who wonder about the religious view that it’s wrong to be gay. |
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![]() A Position of Faith and Bi-sex’u-al – two videos about sexual orientation – have been combined onto one DVD. |
![]() Ways in which black churches can learn to reach out and confront all types of oppression – not just race – in order to do the work of the black community. |
![]() Congregations can lose a lot by not being welcoming and affirming. Take a new look at the blessings LGBT folk can bring to your community. |
![]() The guide walks you through the emotional spectrum that some people feel after someone comes out to them, outlines myths and facts about LGBT people, and gives easy ways for straight allies to learn more and demonstrate their support for LGBT persons. |
![]() A guidebook to help your congregation understand bisexuality and make the “invisible visible” in your congregation. Expand your radical welcome and inclusion. |
To successfully resettle a LGBTI refugee it takes a village. This manual provides information that faith-based groups need to help refugees build new lives in the United States.
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United Church of Christ Resources
UCC Resources has a good catalogue of LGBT books and other resources that may be useful in a church’s ONA process.
Our Whole Lives
Our Whole Lives is a series of faith-based sexuality education programs for six age groups: grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12, Young Adults and Adults. The resources are written by professional sexuality educators and provide accurate information for parents, teachers and pastors to be used in churches. It can accompany a church’s ONA process, or be used after a congregation adopts an ONA covenant.
Institute for Welcoming Resources
Free resources and suggestions for books and media for congregations taking the journey towards an LGBT-welcoming covenant.
LGBTQ/SGL Resources on the UCC website
LGBTQ/SGL pages from the UCC Office for Health and Wholeness Advocacy.
Gay Christian Network
A growing movement of young LGBT evangelicals advocating for inclusion in the context of faith.
Open and Affirming Churches in the UCC are part of a larger network of LGBT-welcoming congregations in other traditions. An exploration of their resources is often worthwhile.
ReconcilingWorks
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Reconciling Ministries Network
United Methodist Church
More Light Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Integrity USA
Episcopal Church
GLAD Alliance
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
AWAB
Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
Room for All
Reformed Church in America
Welcoming Community Network
Community of Christ
Affirm United/S’affirmé Ensemble
United Church of Canada/L’Église Unie du Canada
Dignity USA
Roman Catholic Church
Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Brethren and Mennonite Council
Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Churches