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This seems like a good place to list some books and articles I recommend on queer spirituality, theology, faith, and related topics, both for individuals and congregations. Most of these are taken from the bibliography for my thesis; I keep them as invaluable resources and recommend them all highly.
LGBTQ+ Spirituality & Queer Theology
Online articles, blogs & sites:
- “The Bible Does Not Condemn ‘Homosexuality.’ Seriously, It Doesn’t.” Adam Nicholas Phillips. Medium, July 16, 2015.
- “‘Bisexual’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means.” Kasandra Brabaw.
- “The Episcopal Church Changed Course for Our LGBT Members” The Kansas City Star, Larry J. Bingham.
- “How to Find a Church That is Safe for LGBTQ People.” Theology.com.
- “I’m Queer And So Are My Kids.” Dani Gabriel, Role Reboot.
- “‘I Want to Be Like Nature Made Me’ | Medically Unnecessary Surgeries on Intersex Children in the US,” Human Rights Watch, July 25, 2017
- “Presiding Officers Respond to Albany Bishop’s Letter.” John Chilton, Episcopal Cafe (blog), November 12, 2018.
- “Presiding Bishop Curry Offers Theological Reflection on Transgender Rights,” Josh Hornbeck. The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, March 2, 2017.
- “What Is Intersex?” (Definition & information). Intersex Society of North America.
- “Why I Led a Renaming Ceremony for my Young Transgender Congregant.” The Rev. Liz Tichenor, Sojourners.
- “Why LGBT Initialism Keeps Growing.” Bill Daley. Chicagotribune.com.
Books:
- The Bible, Christianity, & Homosexuality. U.S.A., Justin R. Cannon. Published by the Author, 2012.
- Bisexuality: Making the Invisible Visible in Faith Communities. Marie Alford-Harkey & Debra W. Haffner. Religious Institute, 2014.
- Divine Communion: A Eucharistic Theology of Sexual Intimacy. Jay Emerson Johnson. Seabury Books, 2013.
- Following the Way of Jesus. Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry. Church Publishing, 2017.
- Going to Heaven: the Life and Election of Bishop Gene Robinson. Elizabeth Adams. Soft Skull Press, 2006.
- Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith. Mihee Kim-Kort &Rachel Held Evans. Fortress Press, 2018.
- Peculiar Faith: Queer Theology for Christian Witness. Jay Emerson Johnson. Seabury Books, 2014.
- Queer Clergy: A History of Gay and Lesbian Ministry in American Protestantism. R.W. Holmen. Pilgrim Press, 2013.
- Radical Love: An Introduction to Queer Theology, Patrick S. Cheng. Seabury Books, 2011.
- What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality. Daniel A. Helminiak. Alamo Square Press, 2000
Resources for Congregations
Online articles, blogs & sites:
- “Become an Oasis Congregation.” Landing page for requesting to become an affiliated congregation. Oasis, California [Episcopal congregations]
- “Building an Inclusive Church, A Welcoming Toolkit 2.0: Helping Your Congregation Become a Community That Openly Welcomes People of All Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.” National LGBTQ Task Force Institute for Welcoming Resources, n.d.
- “How to Tell If Your Church Is Welcoming for Transgender People.” Shannon Kearns. Queer Theology, August 12, 2014.
- “Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive,” National Center for Transgender Equality, last modified July 9, 2016.
Books:
- Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. James Martin, SJ. Harper One, 2017.
- The Hidden Lives of Congregations. Israel Galindo. Rowman and Littlefield, 2004.
- Radical Welcome: Embracing God, the Other, and the Spirit of Transformation. Stephanie Spellers. Church Publishing, 2006.
- Sex, Moral Teaching, & the Unity of the Church. Timothy F. Sedgwick. Morehouse Publishing, 2014.
- The Welcoming Congregation Handbook: Resources for Affirming Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and/or Transgender People. Scott W. Alexander, Meg Riley & Keith Kron, eds. 2nd ed. Unitarian Universalist Association, 1999.
Diakonia and Ministry
Online articles, blogs & sites:
- “Engaging the Diakonia of All Believers.” Association for Episcopal Deacons, September 3, 2014.
- “Seeing the Deacon in Our Midst: An Aid for the Discerning Community.” School for Deacons.
- “Wall Street’s Deacon,” News & Blogs: Voices from the Trinity Community. Nicole Seiferth. Trinity Church Wall Street. April 14, 2010.
Books:
- Being a Deacon Today: Exploring a distinctive ministry in the Church and in the world. Rosalind Brown. Canterbury Press.
- Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk: LGBTQ Pastoral Care (2nd Edition). Bernard Schlager & David Kundtz. Cascade Books, 2019.
- Troublemaker: Troubling Words for Troubled Times. Vicki Gray. Red Moon Publications, 2013.