CLGS provides a range of resources for the constituencies served by the Center in academic, faith, and activist communities.

TEDx Talk: “What Elvis Taught a Conversion Therapy Survivor About Love”

05 January 2020 by Dev Cuny

Watch “What Elvis Taught a Conversion Therapy Survivor About Love,” a TEDx Talk by former CLGS Staff Member Dev Cuny. Dev is a storyteller, activist, and restorative justice practitioner who speaks out about the harms of conversion therapy as an ambassador for the #BornPerfect Campaign, The Campaign to End Conversion Therapy. Dev has shared their […]

Transformative Inclusion: A Resource Guide for Transgender Welcome in Jewish Congregations and Organizations

26 February 2019

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Trans inclusion in Jewish communities and organizations is part of our commitment to tikkun olam. As Jews and allies, we know the importance of standing together to protect those who are vulnerable and in need of support. We want to help you by providing information about transgender people so that you become more fluent in […]

Liberating Religious Liberty

08 November 2017

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A Reflective Bible Study To understand a theologically-based and positive and inclusive definition of religious liberty that explains why religious liberty should not be used as a license to discriminate Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow “Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.” Ralph Waldo […]

With Open Arms: Gay Affirming Ministries in Bay Area Faith Communities

09 October 2017

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With Open Arms: Gay Affirming Ministries in Bay Area Faith Communities Executive Summary Living freely with full acceptance in a pluralistic society is a central value of The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. The foundation’s work to eliminate discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people is one expression of this core value. In […]

Guía para la bienvenida de personas transgénero en congregaciones

30 September 2017

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Esta nueva guía ofrece a las comunidades de fe nuevas perspectivas sobre la acogida y la defensa de las personas transgénero. Las secciones incluyen: Convertirse en una comunidad inclusiva Mirando a la Biblia Dar la bienvenida a las personas trans en las comunidades de fe De pie con las personas trans Este recurso ha sido […]

An Expansive Welcome

17 August 2017

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A Resource for LGBTQI+ Affirming Communities Engaging Intersectional Work This guide is designed for congregations which welcome and affirm lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people (LGBTQI+). The desire and theology that led you to declare yourself as a community which welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities is still working among […]

Harkness Lecture 2016: Sahar Shafqat

18 July 2017

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For many, the identities of Queer and Muslim are perceived as antithetical, as mutually exclusive. But for thousands of people, being a member of the LGBTQ Muslim community is a lived reality, and having to simultaneously combat homophobia and Islamophobia is a daily challenge. In this talk, Sahar Shafqat will talk about her own lived […]