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RESOURCES for LGBTQ+ ADULTS

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Inclusive Guides & Checklists

  • Disability Etiquette Guide
  • How to be Inclusive Guide
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  • Inclusive Meeting Checklist

Online Resources

  • The Coming Out Handbook (The Trevor Project)
  • Deep listening to LGBTQIA+ experiences: Full webinar series – United Church of Christ (ucc.org)
  • FAQ about Open and Affirming Churches
  • Lurie Children’s Hospital Terminology for Discussing Gender
  • Human Rights Campaign Resources for Allies
  • Beloved Arise (Faith-based support for LGBTQ+ youth) FAQ
  • What does the Bible say about homosexuality, same-sex attraction, & being Transgender?

Books on Inclusion

  • Transforming by Austen Hartke
  • The Bible’s Yes to Same Sex Marriage by Mark Achtemeier
  • God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines
  • Embracing the Journey: A Christian Parent’s Journey to Loving Your LGBTQ Child by Greg and Lynn McDonald
  • Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile
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Inclusion Team Co-Chairs

Rachel Shaw Callahan, Co-Chair
Alex Onion, Co-Chair

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Please join us every Sunday for worship at 8:45AM & 10AM in the Sanctuary. The 10AM service is live-streamed on our YouTube channel.

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Phone: 708.246.1900
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  • Who We Are
    • About Our Church
      • Mission and Values
      • Our History
      • An Architectural Guide
      • Church Constitution
      • COMMITTEES AT CHURCH
    • Worship
      • Live Stream
    • Sunday School
      • Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast
    • Staff and Leadership
    • New Senior Minister Announcement
    • New Here?
      • New Member Class Registration
    • Inclusion — Open & Affirming
      • Proud History of the Pride Flag
      • Resources for LGBTQ+
      • For LGBTQ+ Youth
  • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Adult Faith & Fellowship
      • Small Group Faith & Fellowship
      • Art Ministries
      • Health Ministries
    • Children, Youth & Families
    • Music
    • Life Events
  • Stewardship & Service
    • Volunteer
      • The Green Team
      • Refugee Resettlement
      • Woman’s Society
    • Stewardship
      • Grow.Serve. Pledge Form
      • Stewardship for Youth
    • Pledge or Donate
    • Mission and Outreach
      • Grant Process
      • Committee
      • Partners
    • Rummage Sale
  • What’s Happening
    • Calendar
    • Congo Connection magazine
  • Resources
    • Spiritual & Faith Formation Resources
      • Engaging with Grace
      • A Month of Prayer
    • Kemper Library
    • For Kids & Families
      • Curious Kids Podcast
    • Podcasts
    • Forms and Documents
    • Grant Process
  • Contact
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    • E-Newsletter
  • Job Opportunities
    • Director of Youth Ministry/Associate Minister
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