In the 1970s, feminists launched a linguistic revolution that eventually reshaped church language. Rejecting grammarians’ …
Equipping Faith Communities to Offer Authentic Welcome to LGBTQIA+ Persons
Faith communities that belong to LGBTQ+ affirming denominations are often excited to extend a welcome to the LGBTQ+ community. …
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Prayers for Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a day to remember, grieve, and honor the lives of transgender persons who …
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“Nobody’s Perfect”: A Resource for Talking to Youth about Sin
Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault and racial violence. In November of 2018, my colleagues and I in the …
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Understanding LGBTQIA+ Identities: Common Key Terms
Welcoming and affirming those who identify as LGBTQIA+ in Christian communities involve recognizing all sexes, genders, and sexual …
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Keeping Watch: Suicide Prevention and Youth Ministry
Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide. It’s been 21 years since my first youth ministry job and three …
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New and Recent Resources for LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQ History Month in the U.S. The month provides a time for commemorating the histories and contributions of people …
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Coming to an Inclusive Table: A Reflection on UMC General Conference 2024
On the eve of April 23, 2024, the long-awaited beginning of the General Conference that had been postponed from 2020, United …
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Drawing the Circle Wide: The Antiracist Work of Godly Play’s Equity Audit
As an educator, I live for the summer. I would say, “Don’t tell my students!” but they already know! As much as I relish walking …
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Pride Month Resources for 2023
June is Pride Month in the U.S. To help Christian communities amplify and learn from the stories of people who identify as …










