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This page contains a list of external resources that provide more information in the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender (GLBT) subject area. Please note that Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church is not responsible for any of the content of these sites and inclusion of them on this list does not necessarily imply endorsement of certain viewpoints. Links to these sites are being provided as a service to those who wish to learn more and/or seek additional support. This list is by no means exhaustive but many of the sites contain additional links that may be of interest. You are also encouraged to visit the GLBT section of your local library or bookstore. |
Sexual Orientation and Sexuality
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Description | Date Added To List | ||
| Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality | Resource guide provided by the American Psychological Association | 8/27/02 | ||
| Brian McNaught | Author and educator on the issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) | A national, nonprofit organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living. Incorporated in 1964, SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. | 8/27/02 | ||
| The Really Good News: What the Bible Says About Sex |
Article by
Debra W. Haffner, M.P.H. SIECUS past President and CEO. |
8/27/02 | ||
Presbyterian Resources
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Resource |
Description | Date Added To List | ||
| Covenant Network | Works for the peace and unity of the PC (USA) in a time of faithful disagreement and continuing discernment. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Blue Book, The |
This is a resource for individuals and families regarding sexual orientation and is produced by the First Tuesday Group of Mt. Kisco Presbyterian Church. The complete title is actually "What We Wish We Had Known --- a Resource to Help End the Silence." The name Blue Book refers to the hard copy version ---which has a plain blue cover. The web version is available for viewing in PDF format. |
8/20/03 | ||
| Homosexuality 101 | What our denomination, the Presbyterian Church (USA), officially believes about homosexuality. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Homosexuality is Not a Sin |
Sermon by
Dr. Harold G. Porter, Pastor Emeritus of Mount Auburn Presbyterian
Church. Note: To view this sermon requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC. Click here to get a free copy. |
8/27/02 | ||
| More Light Presbyterians | Seeks the full participation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of faith in the life, ministry, and witness of the PC (USA). |
8/27/02
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| That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS) | Works for the ordination of qualified gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender candidates in the PC (USA) as Elders, Deacons, and Ministers. |
8/27/02
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| Welcoming Church Movement in the PC (USA) | List of PC (USA) congregations and other related groups that have publicly demonstrated their inclusiveness. | 2/23/03 | ||
| Witherspoon Society | Presbyterians working for peace, justice, care of environment, and churches inclusive of all sexual orientations. | 8/31/02 | ||
Other Religious Resources
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Description | Date Added To List | ||
| Cathedral of Hope | World's largest gay and lesbian church in Dallas, Texas. | 8/28/02 | ||
| Chris Glaser |
Gay Christian activist and author of books such as Uncommon Calling - A Gay Christian’s Struggle to Serve the Church and Coming Out as Sacrament. He was formerly the national coordinator for Presbyterians for Lesbian & Gay Concerns. |
9/8/02 | ||
| Dignity/USA | United States' largest and most progressive organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Catholics | 8/27/02 | ||
| Equal Partners In Faith | A multi-racial national network of religious leaders and people of faith committed to equality and diversity. Their diverse faith traditions and shared religious values lead them to affirm and defend the equality of all people, regardless of religion, race, ability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. As people of faith, they actively oppose the manipulation of religion to promote inequality and exclusion. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Evangelicals Concerned | Has served the gay community for a quarter century, providing hope, encouragement, teaching and fellowship to women and men seeking to integrate their faith and sexual orientation. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Homosexuality and the Bible | Article by Walter Wink on the Soulforce web site. | 8/28/02 | ||
| Integrity | A witness of God's inclusive love to the Episcopal Church and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community | 8/27/02 | ||
| LBGT Concerns: Presentations and Essays | LBGT resources available on the New Visions Project web site. |
12/22/04
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| Lutherans Concerned | Lutherans Concerned/North America stands as a community of faith, modeling the gospel with the church and within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Metropolitan Community Churches |
A worldwide fellowship of Christian churches with a special outreach to the world's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. |
8/27/02 | ||
| Rainbow Baptists | Rainbow Baptists is a website providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Baptists, their family and friends. Rainbow Baptists is a ministry of American Baptists Concerned. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Shower of Stoles Project | Collection of hundreds of liturgical stoles from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith from all over North America from Canada to Cuba, Alaska to Hawaii. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Soulforce | Network of friends learning nonviolence from Gandhi and King seeking justice for God's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered children. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse | A Response to the Abusive Use of the Bible Against Gays and Lesbians and All Others Oppressed and Alienated by Religion. | 7/15/03 | ||
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World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews |
The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews: Keshet Ga'avah consists of more than 65 member organizations in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The World Congress holds conferences and workshops representing the interests of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Jews around the world. | 8/27/02 | ||
Support Groups and Other Resources
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| Cincinnati PFLAG | Local chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). | 8/27/02 | ||
| Cincinnati Youth Group | Provides group support to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (glbt) and straight youth 13 to 21. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) | Dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati | Located in Northside, this center provides a safe and nurturing environment for individuals, groups and organizations. Its goal is to foster empowerment in each individual who walks through its doors and give everyone a better sense of the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) community spirit. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) | National network of parents, students, educators and others ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression in K-12 schools. |
8/27/02
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| Greater Cincinnati GLBT News | Local GLBT newspaper published monthly. | 8/31/02 | ||
| Human Rights Campaign | Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equal Rights. | 8/27/02 | ||
| Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) | Provides support and education for parents, family members, and friends of GLBT persons. | 8/27/02 | ||
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Rainbow Cincinnati - web site with local GLBT news, events, organizations, and other resources | 8/31/02 | ||
| The Advocate | National gay and lesbian news magazine. | 8/27/02 | ||
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