Resources


Here is a selection of resources for sale at uccresources.com and other e-commerce sites.
For free resources, check out the other pages on this site.

 

Children, Youth, & Bullying

An essential guide to open caring conversations with young children about gender and sexual orientation - including children’s sermons - and classroom activities.

An essential guide to open caring conversations with young children about gender and sexual orientation – including children’s sermons – and classroom activities.
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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.

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.
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It's Perfectly Normal

It’s Perfectly Normal
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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.

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.
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The God Box

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.
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Out & Allied Vol1 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?

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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Out & Allied Vol2 Need even more 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? Who knows, you might even laugh along your journey.

Need even more 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? Who knows, you might even laugh along your journey.

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Bible & Spirituality

Hearts Unbound: Engaging Biblical texts of God's Radical Love through Reader's Theater by David R. Weiss


Hearts Unbound: Engaging Biblical texts of God’s Radical Love through Reader’s Theater by David R. Weiss
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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)Buy

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)
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How My Mind Was Changed

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.
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Personal stories that demonstrate how people from a variety of faith traditions have re-examined their spiritual beliefs after learning about the sexual orientation or gender identity of a loved one.

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.
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Biblical Defense Guide

Written in clear language – this book is especially helpful to gay and lesbian youth – and will help congregations explore biblical values.
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Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other, and the Spirit of Transformation

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.
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Marriage

Excellent discussion-starters for local congregations and other groups engaging in dialogue about securing equality under the law for same gender couples.


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.


A resource designed for Christian clergy meeting with same-gender couples prior to a blessing or marriage ceremony.
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Gender & Orientation

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.

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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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.

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.
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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.

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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Combining valuable information - personal sharing - and resources - this booklet is a perfect starting place for any congregation - family - or individual seeking to better understand transgender issues and to provide a supportive environment for all of God's children.

Combining valuable information – personal sharing – and resources – this booklet is a perfect starting place for any congregation – family – or individual seeking to better understand transgender issues and to provide a supportive environment for all of God’s children.
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A Position of Faith and Bi-sex’u-al - two videos about sexual orientation - have been combined onto one DVD.

A Position of Faith and Bi-sex’u-al – two videos about sexual orientation – have been combined onto one DVD.
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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.

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.
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Taking A New Look: Why Congregations need LGBT Members

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.
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Coming Out as a Straight Supporter

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.
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 A guidebook to help your congregation understand bisexuality and make the “invisible visible” in your congregation. Expand your radical welcome and inclusion.

A guidebook to help your congregation understand bisexuality and make the “invisible visible” in your congregation. Expand your radical welcome and inclusion.
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Refugees

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.


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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