Peace and Justice
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Peace and Justice
Topic: Diversity
Diversity Resources
The
following items are available from the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:
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General: The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lambs - Eric Law,
Chalice Press, St Louis MO The
Bush Was Blazing But Not Consumed – Eric Law, Chalice Press, St Louis MO;
1996 Sacred
Acts, Holy Change – Eric Law, Chalice Press, St Louis MO; 2002 Law discusses bringing about a truly
multi-cultural community (his focus is the church) and gives techniques
groups can work together to bring about real understanding of different
cultures and working with one another. The second book follows fairly
directly upon the first book and talks about techniques explained in The Wolf… Appendices in The Bush… include a “liturgy” that
includes intercultural dialog as well as a 5 session intercultural dialog
program. These are very helpful books when churches are trying to bring their
people together out of different cultures. Sacred Acts… is an actual process for making the changes
discussed in his previous books. Gender: New (DVD) Voices of
Witness, Africa – 2008 A discussion of LGBT status in Africa that was presented at the 2008
Lambeth Conference; includes DVD and study guide A Separate Creation:
The Search for the Biological Origins of Sexual Orientation - Chandler Burr; 1996 An overview of
the research going on around the country as to whether or not there is a
genetic, or other physiological, reason for homosexuality; also looks at the
implications of such findings. A Book of Revelations - Louie Crew,
Integrity Inc; 1991 Lesbian and gay
Episcopalians tell their own stories Faithful Conversation: Christian Perspectives on
Homosexuality – J. M. Childs Jr ed, Fortress; 2003 A collection of
papers aimed at engendering real reflection and conversation in the area of homosexuality
by providing basic tools to engage the many dimensions of this question. 2
copies Resources for Clergy and Congregations – Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi This binder is
a collection of various documents generated in the discussion of homosexuality
from the General Convention of 1979 through March 2004. Included is a wide
assortment of official and semi-official documents reflecting significantly
different theological points of view from around the church and the Anglican
Communion. The Table of Contents indicates clearly which documents are
in this binder. True Union in the Body? - Most Rev Drexel Wellington Gomez, Oxford UK; 2002 A discussion of
the concerns around the public blessing of same-sex unions Homosexuality and Religion - Richard Hasbany, ed, Harrington Park Press, New York & London;
1989 Offers a
provocative and comprehensive look at the struggle within Judeo-Christian
institutions to come to terms with homosexuality and for gay and lesbian
believers to find an accepting environment for themselves within organized
religion Our Selves, Our Souls and Bodies - Charles Hefling, ed, Cowley, Cambridge MA; 1996 A series of
essays that address many dimensions of the church’s current debate over human
sexuality What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality – D. A. Helminiak, Alamo Square Press, NM; 2000 Homosexuality in the Church: Both Sides of the
Debate – Jeffrey Siker, ed, W/JK Press; 1994 Each of the
topics is explored by two writers, one traditional and the other not;
intended to foster dialogue and discussion and includes study questions at
the end of each chapter Gospel
Opportunity or Gospel Threat? - Gray Temple, Diane Knippers, James Stanton,
and Louie Crew, Church Publishing Inc, New York NY; 1998 Papers of a conference which looked at the
church’s debate on sexuality; looks at both sides of the issue by both clergy
and lay; moderated by Bishop Peter Lee of the Diocese of Virginia Pamphlets: Bishop’s
Statements to General Convention: ‘Dissenting’ (1979) and ‘Koinonia’ (1994)
Lambeth
’98: Alternative Voices How
to be true to the Bible and say “yes” to same-sex unions - The Rt Rev
Bennett J Sims Homosexuality
and the Bible - Walter Wink (2 copies) Hispanic: Los Sacramentos – Forward Movement, Cincinnati OH; 2008 A discussion of
the sacraments written in Spanish. Devociones del Pueblo de Dios – Forward Movement, Cincinnati OH; 2007 Prayers and
parts of the BCP written in Spanish. Readily available from Forward Movement
for use with Spanish speaking congregations. Native American: In the Spirit of
the Circle – Office of Native American Ministry, TEC; 1986 This is a curriculum resource developed by Native Americans; each
lesson is self-contained in a series of 32 posters. It preserves Native
American cultural traditions, encourages storytelling, and is visually
exciting as well as embracing the Episcopal tradition. Designed for Native
Americans it will also appeal to any Episcopalian seeking to know more about
their neighbor. History of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of
Michigan – AJ Blackbird, Little Traverse Historical
Society, Petoskey MI; 1897 1992, A Year of Reflection on the Past 500 Years
in Preparation for the Next 500 Years - Episcopal
Parish Services, New York NY; 1992 A look at relations with Native Americans in the Episcopal
Church Creation and Other Stories - First Peoples
Theology Journal, Vol 2, #1; September 2001 A look at the creation stories of a number of Native American peoples
and how these stories or the “hiding” of them has influenced the people’s
view of themselves.
Remembrance,
Recognition and Reconciliation – First Peoples Theology Journal, Vol 4
#1; June 2006 Learning how to “live” with others and be reconciled for past wrongs. |
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