Click here to view a video recording of this CLGS Lavender Lunch The Rainbow in the Seventh-day Adventist Church: The Nuances of Queer Identity and Activism in a Second Great Awakening Denomination In this first CLGS Lavender Lunch of 2025 Chris Ngugi (he/him), a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, shares with us his ministry with The Rainbow […]
Click here to view a video recording of this CLGS Queering the Vote workshop! A CLGS Queering the 2024 Vote* Workshop Series Many Americans today are at odds with one another regarding the outcome of our recent presidential election. In this workshop PSR Professor and Founder of Common Ground Dialogue Dr. Leonard McMahon explores how we […]
Click here to view a video recording of this CLGS Latinx Roundtable Event! We invite you to enjoy a video recording of our 3 December 2024 live and online event ¡Bomba Puertorriqueña!: Queer Theology Meets Caribbean Afrofuturism with the musical group Batey Tambó! As the oldest genre of indigenous-Afro-Caribbean style of song and dance, Bomba represents a […]
Get ready for 2025 by planning ahead to recognize important holidays and events in LGBTQ communities. You can work with the leadership of your community of faith to incorporate these into worship, educational programs, outreach events, and more. Select which holidays, events, and commemorations are most applicable to your situation and make plans accordingly. Some […]
Once your congregation has made the decision to welcome and include LGBTQ people, don’t keep the news of your welcome within the walls of the congregation – spread the word! There are many effective ways of doing this, including regular congregational advertisements in the gay and straight press (both online and print); postings on the […]
When our families are supportive, it makes a huge difference for LGBTQ people. But not everyone has family support … and the holidays can be especially challenging for some people. As the December holidays approach, make plans now to reach out to those who may be feeling isolated. Think about how the language of sermons […]
A congregation interested in becoming a community of care should begin with education and compassionate dialogue. The leaders and members of a church or synagogue will need to educate themselves about sexual orientation, gender identity, and the most genuine and effective ways to integrate LGBTQ people into the life of the congregation. Throughout this process […]