All references are as of the 2003 publication of Dr. Stroud's dissertation. Updated resource material may be provided at a later time.
Accountability Watch. ucmpage.org/news/cuma_account.html
Coalition for United Methodist Accountability (CUMA) site for reporting and tracking offenses of UM clergy, bishops and monitoring actions taken to discipline them
ACLU seeks to bar anti-gay initiative [Electronic version]. (1992). In the Washington Post, Capitol On-Line edition. Retrieved May 20, 2002 from http://www .mit.edu/afs/net/user/tytso/usenet/americast/wpost/1163
Information regarding the Colorado anti-gay initiative
Adams, M. (1996). The Preacher’s Son. Seattle: Window Books.
Experiences of the gay son of a fundamentalist Baptist preacher
Adams, M., & Tuttle, T. (2000). Do’s [sic] and don’ts of dealing with the religious right. Seattle: Window Books.
Guidelines from the gay son of a fundamentalist Baptist preacher
Berzon, B., Ph.D. (Ed.). (1992). positively [sic] gay: New approaches to gay and lesbian life. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.
Collection of essays addressing being gay and dealing with it in a positive way; looks at the aspects of gay life that can enhance positive identity; explores positive aspects of gay life and suggests positive strategies for growth; about building positive relationships, dealing with family, being parents, aging, reconciling religious beliefs, managing money and job security, coping with AIDS; about special experiences of gay and lesbian people of color and gay and lesbian youth; a resource to help gay and lesbian persons feel more positive about themselves and to offer deeper understanding to heterosexual people; suggested reading lists accompany some chapters
Bess, H. H., Rev. (1995). Pastor, I am gay. Palmer, AK: Palmer Publishing Company.
Story of a conservative American Baptist clergyman’s life-changing experiences of being a pastor to gay parishioners (and having to research and study in order to be a good pastor to them), of how getting to know them as individuals made him want to learn more, and of his challenges to churches and individuals about what it means to minister to/with them..
Boswell, J. (1980). Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Detailed history of Christianity and policies/practices regarding homosexuality
----. (1994). Same Sex Unions in Premodern Europe. New York: Villard Books.
Exploration of the historic origins of ceremonies for same-sex couples
Bouldrey, B. (Ed.) (1996). Wrestling with the angel: Faith and religion in the lives of gay men. New York: Riverhead Press.
Faith struggles of 21 gay men as they attempt to come to terms with religions that condemn them
Boyd, M., & Wilson, N. L. (1991). Amazing grace: Stories of lesbian and gay faith. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press.
A collection of faith stories from lesbian and gay believers
Bullough, V. L., and Bullough, B. (1994). Human Sexuality: An encyclopedia. New York: Garland Publishing, Inc.
A collection of articles and sexuality information from sexologists, educators, etc.
Calhoun, J. R. (June 15, 2002). Statement to the General Commission on Church Unity and Interreligious Concerns -Task Force on Homosexuality and the Unity of the United Methodist Church. Delivered in Cincinnati on behalf of Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Concerns.
One presentation (from gay perspective) delivered at the listening session
Clarke, P. & Vaughn, E., with N. Brodeur. (2001). Keep Singing: Two mothers, two sons, and their fight against Jesse Helms. Los Angeles: Alyson Books.
By two mothers who become activists after each loses a son to AIDS. They join forces to form Mothers Against Jesse in Congress (MAJIC) in an attempt to force homophobic senator Jesse Helms from office.
CNN Interactive. 1988, March 12). Methodist church weighs homosexual marriage. Retrieved May 2, 2002 from www.cnn.com/us/9803/12/homosexual.marriage/
Information about the UMC’s struggle over gay union ceremonies
Comstock, G. D. (1993). Gay theology without apology. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press.
An account of the author’s search for (and adoption of) his own understanding of faith and life that allowed him to live as a whole person; describes this as a theology that may not be not suitable for all but was/is workable for him
----. (2001). A whosoever church: Welcoming lesbians and gay men into African American congregations. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press.
Writings by African-American pro-gay religious leaders whose experiences vary; includes their struggles of coming to terms with and advocating for lesbian women and gay men, problems and resistance experienced when encouraging congregations to become accepting; strategies used to overcome the problems and become inclusive; also includes interviews with pastors of large urban congregations with gay members and professors who address theology issues
Comstock, G.D., & Henking, S. E. (Eds.). (1997). Que(e)rying religion: A critical anthology. New York: Continuum.
Broad collection of stories by a variety of persons of faith and orientations; combination of religious studies and lesbian/gay studies; also includes a variety of religious traditions; uses a broad definition of religion
Cook, A. T. (1988; rev. 1996). And God loves each one: A resource for dialogue about the church and homosexuality. Washington, DC: Dumbarton United Methodist Church.
Guide for talking about homosexuality in a faith-based setting
Cope, J. R. (2001, March 15). The journey of Foundry United Methodist Church, of Washington, D.C., in becoming a reconciling congregation, 1990 –. Unpublished Master’s thesis, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC. Cope’s 2001 contact information is 3315 Maud Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016, 202-244-5555, jcope (at) bracepatt (dot) com. Retained in the personal archives of the author.
Story of the process of Foundry UMC’s process of becoming a reconciling congregation
Daily Christian Advocate (DCA), Daily Edition, Vol. 4. (2000, May 2-13). Nashville: The United Methodist Publishing House.
Transcript of proceedings of the 2000 United Methodist General Conference in Cleveland
Davies, S. E. & Haney. E. H. (Eds). (1991). Redefining sexual ethics: A sourcebook of essays, stories, and poems. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press.
A volume of writings/essays about sexual ethics; many contributors
Fairchild, B. and Hayward, N. (1979). Now that you know: What every parent should know about homosexuality. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers.
An introductory book for persons and families just beginning to explore the question of homosexuality; stresses positive acceptance
FAQs - GLBT Demographics (n.d.) Retrieved May 30, 2002 from the San Francisco Public Library at http://sfpl14.sfpl.org/glcenter/demo.htm
Basic facts and helpful information for those wanting to know more about orientation issues and concerns
Finally free: Personal Stories: How love and self-acceptance saved us from "ex-gay" ministries. (n.d.) Published by Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). Available from HRC, 919 18th St., N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006, 202-628-4160, hrc (at) hrc (dot) org. Electronic version, available from www.hrc.org/ publications/ exgay_ministries/FinallyFREE.pdf
An on-line publication that tells the stories of persons who have come to realize that ex-gay ministries do not work for them
Finlay, J. M. & Alband, L. (1995, 1998). Straight From the Heart. 24-minute videotape and discussion guide. Produced by and available from Woman Vision, P.O. Box 14546, San Francisco, CA 94114, 415-273-1145, womanVsn@aol.com
A video and study guide addressing homosexuality, reasons for it, gay rights in the US, proof-texting the bible on homosexuality; includes gay-positive interviews, possible discussion questions, definitions, and other resources
First Tuesday Group. What we wish we had known: Breaking the silence, Moving toward understanding. Third Edition. Mt. Kisco, New York: First Tuesday Group, The Presbyterian Church, www.mkpc.org
A resource that can be used as a starting point for initiating dialogue on homosexuality and the nature and power of all prejudice; question-and-answer format covers frequently asked questions; reflects information in areas that church members wished they had known before family members came out to them; compiled from books and articles; bibliography included
Fry, L. (2001, June). Report on the listening sharing forums on human sexuality, including homosexuality. Report made to the Social Issues Committee of the Kansas East Conference of The United Methodist Church during 2000 and 2001. Document in the personal archives of this author.
Information from three forums on homosexuality in Lawrence, Parsons, and Manhattan, KS; presentations and conversations reflected a diversity of views, opinions; resource list included
Gaede, B. A. (Ed.) (1998). Congregations talking about homosexuality. Alban Institute.
A guide to help congregations become places where homosexuality can be discussed in a helpful and thoughtful manner . . . and to show that persons can have differing opinions; the focus is on the process (and not content) of the discussions
Gagnon, R. A. (2000). The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics. Nashville: Abingdon.
A scholarly volume written from the perspective that the Bible condemns homosexuality.
Gassoway, C. (Ed.). (2000). The Sacramento 68: Statements to the Committee On Investigation. Sacramento, CA: The Sacramento 68.
The personal testimony of all the UM clergy who participated in the Sacramento union ceremony
Gay rights and the Scouts [Electronic version]. (1999, August 10). Editorial from the Providence Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2002 (last article on the page) from http://www.uua.org/news/scouts/providence.html
One voice in the Boy Scouts/Homosexuality debate
Gearhart, S. & Johnson, W. R. (1974). Loving women, loving men. San Francisco: Glide Publications.
The conflict between gay people and organized religion in 1974
Glenmary Research Center. (2002, September 20). Religious Congregations and Membership: 2000: Most Complete Data on U.S. Religious Affiliation Released [Electronic version]. Retrieved September 22 from http://www.glenmary.org/ grc/RCMS_2000/ release.htm
Population studies regarding congregational membership
Glossary. (n.d.) General Board of Higher Education & Ministry of the United Methodist Church. [Electronic site]. Located at www.gbhem.org/glossary.asp
One source of UM-related definitions
Griffin, C. W., Wirth, M. J., & Worth, A. (1986). Beyond acceptance: Parents of lesbians and gays talk about their experiences. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
One of the initial books recommended by PFLAG for families who have just learned they have a gay child
Grippo, D. (1990, September 1). Why Lesbian and Gay Catholics Stay Catholic. U.S. Catholic, 55:9, 18-25.
Research about lesbian and Gay Catholics and why they remain Catholic
Hall, S. (1993, Spring). Same Sex Unions: Perspectives From a Clergy Ally. In Open Hands, Spring 1993, 24.
A supportive perspective on same-gender union ceremonies by a UM pastor
Hefling, C. (Ed.). (1996). Our selves, our souls & bodies: Sexuality and the household of God. Cambridge-Boston: Cowley Publications.
Discussion of sexuality (and homosexuality); "a passionate debate; . . . [and] a debate that calls for all the critical intelligence Christians can muster;" includes contributions from a variety of writers
Heidinger, J. V., II. (2000, July/August). Cleveland brings reason for hope. Retrieved September 29, 2000 from Good News Magazine [Electronic Version] at www.goodnewsmag.org/magazine/4JulyAug/
Summary of the outcome of the 2000 UM General Conference from the perspective of the Good News caucus
Helminiak, D. A. (1994). What the Bible really says about homosexuality. New Mexico: Alamo Square Press.
An interpretation of Biblical statements regarding homosexuality that does not condemn gay and lesbian persons; "The Bible supplies no real basis for the condemnation of homosexuality." (p. 19)
Herek, G. M., Dr. (n.d.) Facts about homosexuality and mental health [Electronic version]. In Sexual orientation: Science, education, and policy. on the University of California , Davis (UCD) web site. Retrieved July 10, 2002 from http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts_mental_health.html
Facts about homosexuality and mental health; debunks myths
Husky, R., Dr. (2000, May 6). Our common pew. In Affirm! Table Manners, the GC 2000 newsletter of Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Concerns, 1-3. Archived at affirm.igc.org/tm0506.html
Article by one of the first editors of the UM gay caucus’ General Conference newsletters; tells of the devastating impact of telling his bishop he was gay and of how he has developed his own ministry to gay UMs
Johnston, R. K. (1979). Homosexuality and the evangelical: The influence of contemporary culture. John Knox Press.
Just the facts about sexual orientation & youth: A primer for principals, educators & school personnel. (2000). Available online from www.glsen.org/templates/ resources/ record.html?section=14&record=42
Basic information about sexual orientation for educators; put together by the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN); endorsed by a variety of professional organizations, including American Academy of Pediatrics, National Association of School Psychologists, and others
Kreider, R. S. (1998). From wounded hearts: Faith stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people and those who love them. Gaithersburg, MD: Chi Rho Press, Inc.
Title is self-explanatory
Lauritsen, J., & Thorstad, D. (1974). The early homosexual rights movement (1864-1935). New York: Times Change Press.
A brief history of the early movement
Lawson, J.M., Jr. (2002, May6). An open letter to my fellow United Methodist delegates. In Affirm! Table Manners, the GC 2000 newsletter of Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Concerns, 4-6. Archived at affirm.igc.org/tm0506.html
Statement of the distress of a retired UM clergyman over the UMC’s position on homosexuality
Leland, J., with P. Wingert, B. Kantrowitz, M. Peyser, D. Lorgh, G. Vistica, & L. Clemetson. (2000, March 20). Shades of gay: Special report. In Newsweek, March 20, 2001, 46-58, 60-61.
Series of articles about gay persons in the US, both in general and more specifically in almost every avenue of life: church, school, work, medicine . . . ; one introductory story and stories specifically addressing the diverse facets of life
Lukenbill, G. (n.d.) Gay demographics, part one: 1945-1992 [Electronic version]. In 60 years counting queers: Gay population studies since Kinsey [Electronic version]. Retrieved August 20, 2002 from Gay.com Network at http://content.gay.com/ channels/finance/glmoney/60years_000717.html
Demographics of the gay population
Lukenbill, G. (n.d.) 60 years counting queers: Yankelovich Monitor, 1994 [Electronic version]. In 60 years counting queers: Gay population studies since Kinsey [Electronic version]. Retrieved August 20, 2002 from Gay.com Network at http://content.gay.com/channels/finance/glmoney/60yearsyankelovich.html
Demographics of the gay population
Maddock, J. W., Ph.D., & Dickman, D., M.A. (1972). Human sexuality: A resource book. Vol. 2. (Available through the University of Minnesota Bio-Med Library, Diehl Hall, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0334, 612-626-3730 or 800-477-6689, email, www.biomed.lib.umn.edu
Third of three volumes of the human sexuality course required in the University of Minnesota medical school in the 1970s
Mahoney, D. M. (2001, November). God and gays [Electronic version]. Originally published as part of a three-part series in The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Ohio. Retrieved July 22, 2002 from www.newcreationmcc.org/Pages/ news/0111/feature.htm
About religion and homosexuality in general; also specifically about gay affirming and non-affirming churches in the Columbus area; features the New Creation MCC; quotes Phil Hart, UM clergyman who was dismissed by the UMC because he was gay; large section about local UMCs
Maranantha Christian News Service. (1999, October 28). Methodist Church Issues "No Position" On Boy Scouts [Electronic version]. In Maranantha Christian Journal, [Electronic edition]. Retrieved September 2, 2002 from http://www.mcjonline .com/news/news3561.htm
The UMC, Boy Scouts, and homosexuality
McClain, G. D. (Ed.) (1993, January-February). What does the Bible say about homosexuality? In Social Questions Bulletin. New York: Methodist Federation for Social Action.
Gay-positive treatment of scripture
McClintock, K. A. (2001). Sexual shame: An urgent call to healing. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2001.
The way sexual shame operates in individuals, families, and churches; approaches subject from psychological and theological perspectives; provides tools for identifying factors promoting sexual shame and beginning healing; includes questions for discussion
McNeill, J. J. (1976, 1985, 1988). The Church and the Homosexual. Boston: Beacon Press.
An early works questioning the relationship between the institutional church and gay people; author was ousted from his Jesuit order as a result of his views
Methodists Concerned, Inc. P.O. Box 2864, Fayetteville, NC 28302-2864, 910-488-4379, website www.fayettevilleonline.com/concerned-methodists/
Website for one of the UM renewal/evangelical caucuses; presents the web book, The Church in Bondage, by Allen O. Morris
Mission impossible: Why reparative therapy and ex-gay ministries fail. (n.d.). Available from HRC, 919 18th St., N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006, 202-628-4160, hrc (at) hrc (dot) org. Downloadable electronic version available from http.www.hrc.org/ pubs/change.html
Title is definitive
Mixed Blessings: Organized Religion and Gay and Lesbian Americans. (n.d.). Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Available from HRC, 919 18th St., N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006, 202-628-4160, hrc (at) hrc (dot) org. Electronic version available from www.hrc.org/publications/exgay_ministries/mbless.pdf
Exploration of organized religion and its approach to/treatment of gay persons
Morrison, Melanie. (1995). The grace of coming home. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press.
A book for gay clergy who struggle with pressure to deny their spiritual or sexual selves and for all persons who feel alienated from the Church and Christian tradition because of the actions of religious bodies
Nelson, J. B. & Longfellow, S. P. (Eds.) (1994). Sexuality and the Sacred. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press.
Collection of writings that explore the meaning of human sexuality; addresses how sexual experience informs persons about God and affects the ways people read and understand scripture and how they attempt to live out their faith
Northhaven United Methodist Church. (2000). Finishing the journey: Questions and answers from United Methodists of conviction. Dallas: Northhaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75230, 214-363-2479. For electronic version or to order copies, go to www.northaven.org/publish.html
Essays about orientation issues by learned and respected Methodist scholars and church members
Oliveto, K. (n.d.) To feast joyously at the table: The healing ministry of Reconciling Congregations. Obtained initially from the Reconciling Ministries Network website, where it is no longer available. Retained in the personal archives of this author.
The healing impact of inclusiveness
Olson, L.R., and Cadge, W. (2000). Who are mainline pastors talking to about homosexuality?" Retrieved January 2, 2002 from Hartford Institute for Religion Research at http://hirr.hartsem.edu/research/quick_question8.html
Research study with primary finding that pastors are talking more to the denominational debates and less to their congregations and that they are often speaking more on the issue at large instead of seeing gays and lesbians as persons
O’Neill, C., & Ritter, K. (1992) Coming out within: Stages of spiritual awakening for lesbians and gay men. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco.
Losses experienced as a result of being gay (loss of family, church, workplace; friends who die from AIDS; society’s prejudice); suggests that loss can be a catalyst for personal and spiritual growth; real-life illustrations
Organizing Religious Work for the 21st Century: Exploring "Denominationalism". (n.d.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved September 29, 2002 from http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ about/about_orw.html
In-depth study of mainline denominations to determine how denominational bodies are affected by technological and cultural changes; looks at ways those changes affect congregational operation; also notes which denominational bodies are growing; some results still being processed
Ostermann, M. J. (1997). Claiming the promise: An ecumenical, welcoming bible study resource. Chicago: Reconciling Congregation Program. Available from The Coalition – ONA Program, P.O. Box 403, Holden, MA and from Reconciling Ministries Network, 3801 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60641, 773, 736-5526.
A study book and guide for use by UM (and other) congregations and/or groups exploring the homosexuality issue
Ostling, R., & Waters, D. (2000, May 2). Some Methodists say church may rupture over gays [Electronic version]. Retrieved June 4, 2000 from the Commercial Appeal Online Archives, Document Number 0005020299.
Events of the 2000 UM General Conference
Perry, T, Rev. (1972). The Lord is my shepherd & he knows I’m gay. Los Angeles: Universal Fellowship Press.
Autobiography of the gay Pentecostal minister who founded the Metropolitan Community Church
Pettit, B. & Stockwell, F. (1997). Enfold: A reconciling congregation explores what it means to welcome all people. San Francisco: Bethany United Methodist Church.
Chapters by church members who tell of their personal experiences of worshipping together "in a spirit of reconciliation" and how that has not always been easy
Rafkin, L. (Ed.). (1987). Different daughters: A book by mothers of lesbians. Pittsburgh: Cleis Press.
Mothers of lesbians write about family, religion, their relationships with their daughters, and other related topics; intended as a "how-to" book of "easy answers to difficult questions;" tells of varieties of experiences of mothers and daughters
Ray, W. J. (1993). Methods [4th Ed.]. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
Statistics textbook
Reconciled through God’s love: The reconciling point of view. (1998). Los Angeles: A Matter of Justice Press, P.O. Box 260823, Encino, CA 91426-0823.
Published by a coalition of UMs to "fairly and accurately present the ideals of and our hopes for an inclusive Church;" includes contributions by members of the coalition, clergy, and guest authors; topics addressed include the American Psychological Association’s information on orientation; homosexuality and the bible; spiritual gifts of the GLBT community; non-judgmental love; personal experiences; a list of resources, and a bibliography
Reconciling Congregation Program. (1999, May, revised). Answers to commonly asked questions. Resource Paper 5. Available from Reconciling Ministries Network, 3801 N. Keeler Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641, 773-736-5526, www.RMNetwork.org.
A resource sheet for congregations
----. (1996). General Conference: How it has dealt with homosexuality. Available through the Reconciling Ministries Network, Reconciling Ministries Network, 3801 N. Keeler Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641, 773-736-5526 www.RMNetwork.org and http://members.tde.com/ben/gc-hist.html
A resource for UM congregations
Reconciling Edition Garners National Magazine Awards. (2002.) Message posted to UMCalledOut electronic mailing list. Archived at http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/UMCalledOut/message/1566
Another news story about the awards received by the post-General Conference UM Christian Social Action issue that described experiences of GLB United Methodists within the church
Reconciling Ministries Network (Producer). (2000). General Conference Overview (videotape). Available through Reconciling Ministries Network, 3801 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60641, 773-736-5526.
Videotape of the experiences of the 2000 UM General Conference where Reconciling persons worked, worshiped, and witnessed as part of a body of believers
Rhue, S., Ph.D. & Alband, L. 1996. All God’s Children. A 26-minute videotape and discussion guide. Produced by and available from Woman Vision, P.O. Box 14546, San Francisco, CA 94114, 415-273-1145, womanVsn@aol.com
Videotape that illustrates the toll of unspoken stigmatizaton and alienation of gay men and lesbians; created to enable "discussions on sexual orientation; inclusion and marginalization; tolerance and intolerance; and the impact of religious or spiritual beliefs on these issues;" a tool that can be used to increase tolerance for and understanding of issues faced by African gay men and lesbians
Roe, B. (1998), A Sexual Orientation Worksheet. (n.d.) Published in the Summer 1998 issue of Open Hands, Vol. 14 No. 1. Magazine available through Reconciling Ministries Network, 3801 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60641, 773-776-5526. Worksheet available through members.tde.com ben/kleingrid.html
Useful in understanding fluidity of gender orientation
Sampson, D. (2000, May 5). Mel White: ‘I was a victim of biblical abuse.’ Retrieved July 5, 2002 from http://www.gaypeopleschronicle.com/stories/00May5.htm
Story about Mel White, gay man who was a former ghost writer for Pat Robertson and is now leader of SoulForce, an organization that works to "stop spiritual violence" against gay Christians
Scanzoni, V. (1994). Is the homosexual my neighbor? San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco..
A basic introductory book for families and others just beginning to explore the issues of homosexuality
Scroggs, R. (1983). The New Testament and homosexuality. Philadelphia: Fortress Press.
An exploration of the Bible and homosexuality; takes neither "for" or "against" approach; advocates for a proper use of scripture in the debate
Seamands, D. (1991-1992, December 1991/January 1992). God made them male and female: Scripture’s consistent heterosexual Track [Electronic version]. In Good News Magazine Archives. Retrieved April 21, 2002 from www. goodnewsmagazine.org/library/articles/seamands-jf92.htm
Paper stressing that homosexuality is condemned in the Bible
Siegel, L., & Lamkin, N. O. (Eds.), (2001), Out of the closet, into our hearts, San Francisco: Leyland Publications, 101-103.
Stories of families and their gay children
Siker, J. S. (Ed.). (1994). Homosexuality in the church: Both sides of the debate. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press.
A balanced look at homosexuality in the church from both sides of the debate.
Sprague, J., Bishop. (2002, January 28). Affirmations of a Dissenter. Transcript of a speech given by Methodist Bishop Joseph Sprague at Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado posted June 25, 2002 to and retrieved August 25, 2002 from the website of The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) at http://www.ird-renew.org/news/NewsPrint.cfm?ID=392&c=5
Speech given by UM Bishop Joe Sprague that resulted in a challenge to his beliefs and a call for his removal by renewal/evangelical UMs
Starnes, T., & Starnes, W. (2000, November-December). Our Life with a Gay Son. In Christian Social Action, November-December 2000, 11-12.
Story of a UM family who raised a gay son in the UMC
Starnes, F. (2000, November-December). Up close and Personal: Growing Up Gay in the United Methodist Church. In Christian Social Action, November-December 2000, 10-11.
Story by a gay man’s experiences growing up in the UMC
Stuart, E., Braunston, A., Edwards, M., McMahon, J. & Morrison, T. (1998). Religion is a queer thing: A guide to the Christian faith for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press.
Study guide for use by groups and individuals; contains exercises, liturgies, explanations; subjects covered: salvation, body theology, God, Church, ethics, the Bible, Christ
Tanton, T. (2000, April 5). New books offer different views on church and homosexuality [Release 183] [Electronic version]. United Methodist News Service. Retrieved September 12, 2002 from http://umns.umc.org/00/ april/183.htm
Summary of three books published by the UMC just prior to the 2000 UM General Conference: one supportive, one addressing both sides of the issue, and one a scholarly volume addressing scripture’s condemnation of homosexuality
Task Force on Homosexuality, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. (1993). The church and human sexuality: A Lutheran perspective. First draft of a social statement obtained from Division for Church in Society, Department for Studies of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 8735 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631.
An early study done by the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Tigert, L. M. (1996). Coming out while staying in: Struggles and celebrations of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals in the church. Cleveland: United Church Press.
Story of the author’s struggle with the church as both a source of pain and alienation and a support and spiritual renewal; describes her own theology of liberation; tells the story of her own and other’s struggles with mainline denominations and their sexuality stances; provides study questions
Timeline of Events in Gay and Lesbian History. http://www.trikkx.com/history.html#1972
Listing of events in gay and lesbian history
Toward a Quaker view of sex. (1964). London: Friends Home Service Committee.
Early publication that spells out acceptance of both heterosexual/homosexual relationships and the belief that homosexuals should not be discriminated against
Turney, K. (Ed.). (2000). Shaping sanctuary: Proclaiming God’s grace in an inclusive church. Chicago: Ecumenical Welcoming Movement.
Resources for inclusive worship
United Methodist Church (n.d.). http://www.umc.org/index.asp
Website of the United Methodist Church; also provides links to additional information regarding the denomination
----. (2000). The 2001 United Methodist directory & index of resources. Nashville, TN: Cokesbury.
UM resource/reference book
United Methodist News Service. (1997a, June 13). Judge dismisses case against Interfaith Impact [Release 345] {Electronic version]. Retrieved June 23, 2002 from and archived at umns.umc.org/News97/jun/jdismiss.htm
Archives of United Methodist news stories on all subject
----. (1997b, December 5). Transforming/Reconciling issue: Ministry or merely politics [Release 492] [Electronic version]. Archived as Release 680 at http://umns.umc.org/News97/dec/lrctc.htm and retrieved August 27, 2002 from http://www.wfn.org/1997/12/msg00025.html
Another view of the conflict within the UMC regarding homosexuality
----. United Methodists show most diversity in West [Release 202] [Electronic version]. Posted May 23, 2002 to United Methodist News Service electronic mailing list. Archived at http://www.umns.umc.org/02/may232.htm
Article reporting population patterns in the UMC
United Methodist Reporter. (1982, December 31). ‘Gay’ Ordination Issue Tops UM News.
Story from early in the UMC’s conflict over homosexuality issues
Unofficial Confessing Movement (UCM). Website http://ucmpage.org/
Website of one of the UM-related reform/evangelical groups
----. (n.d.) UM Decision 2000; Seven Steps to Renew the United Methodist Church: A house divided against itself cannot stand. Retrieved July 30, 2002 from http://www.ucmpage.org/articles/gn_decision2000.htm
A source of evangelical and/or renewal and/or orthodox UM information
Van Biema, D. (2000, July 3). Of the fold? Time, July 3, 2000, 48-51.
Article about ordination and union ceremonies for gays
What is the most volatile issue facing mainline denominations? (n.d.) Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Retrieved September 2, 2002 from http://www.hirr .hartsem.edu/research/quick_question1.html
Report on research indicating that homosexuality is the primary issue facing denominations.
Wheadon United Methodist Church Reconciling Congregation Task Force. (1991, Fall). One church’s journey toward including bisexuals. In Open Hands, Fall 1991, 16.
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