Resources for Reconciliation

This list attempts to provide parishes with updated resources which may be used in coming to terms with the topic of homosexuality and the Church. It is not an exhaustive list, but hopefully will give straight Christians material to consider on this very important topic.

Episcopal/Anglican Material

Congregations Talking About Homosexuality: Dialogue on a Difficult Issue.Beth Ann Gaede, ed. Bethesda, MD: The Alban Institute, 1998.

Continuing the Dialogue: A Pastoral Study document of the House of Bishops to the Church as the church considers Issues of Human Sexuality.

Christian Sexual Ethics: A Dialogue with John Stott and John Spong. Is the Bible being used as a weapon of sexual oppression? Is the Bible being oppressed in pursuit of sexual liberty? Evangelicalism's foremost proponent and Anglicanism's most controversial bishop confront issues on human sexuality -- and each other -- before an overflow crowd in Vancouver's Christ Church Cathedral. Available in the United States from Christianity for the Third Millennium, Inc. P.O. Box 69, Morristown, NJ 07963-0069.

From Fear to Faith. A looseleaf workbook to be used in facilitating a six-week dialog on homosexuality. OASIS Ministry, the Diocese of Newark, 24 Rector St., Newark NJ 07102, (201) 622- 4306.

Hearing Diverse Voices, Seeking Common Ground: A Program of Study on Homosexuality and Homosexual Relationships. The Anglican Church of Canada, 1994. A video and workbook for parishes. Available from the Anglican Book Centre, 600 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2J6 Canada (416-924-9192).

Our Selves, Our Souls & Bodies: Sexuality and the Household of God. Charles Hefling, ed. Boston, MA: Cowley Publications, 1996. An anthology of scholarly writings under such headings as: The Passionate Debate, Sexuality and the Soul, The Christian Household, Scripture and Tradition, The Body of Christ.

Things Seen and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith. by Nora Gallagher. New York: Knopf, 1998. Not meant to be a source on inclusivity of gay and lesbian people, but a wonderful journey with vignettes on this topic.

Welcome to Samaria: A Sermon by Dr. Louie Crew. A Videotape of the sermon preached at the 20th Anniversary Service of Integrity, Inc., held at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, IN. Distributed by Christianity for the Third Millennium, P.O. Box 799, South Orange, NJ 07079-0799.

Video Presentations

All God's Children. A video by Sylvia Rhue and Dee Mosbacher on the topic of homosexuality and the black church. Interviews with parents, clergy, gays and lesbians, and black leaders who support gay and lesbian equality. Running Time: 25:40. Woman Vision Productions, 3145 Geary Blvd., Box 421, San Francisco, CA 94118. Order from the Transit Media Library (800) 343-5540.

The Rhetoric of Intolerance: An Open-Letter Video to Pat Robertson from Dr. Mel White. Available fro the Justice Report, 1280 Bison, Suite B9-431, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (714- 224-9329. Run Time: 29-:30.

Straight from the Heart. A video by Dee Mosbacher and Sylvia Rhue on the topic of equal rights for gays and lesbians, which focuses on interviews with parents and their gay children. Also interviewed are prominent figures in the Church, such as the Rt. Rev. Edmund Browning, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the USA. Narrated by Dr. Robert mcafee Brown. Running Time: 23:54. Woman Vision Productions, 3145 Geary Blvd., Box 421, San Francisco, CA 94118. Order from the Transit Media Library (800) 343-5540.