Peace and Justice
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Peace and Justice
Topic: Diversity
Diversity Resources
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General: The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lambs - Eric Law, Chalice Press, The
Bush Was Blazing But Not Consumed – Eric Law, Chalice Press, 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. Anti-Racism: See Peace and Justice – Anti-Racism Gender: A
Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological Origins of Sexual
Orientation - 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 – James M. Childs Jr ed, Fortress Press; 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. 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 A discussion of
the concerns around the public blessing of same-sex unions Homosexuality and Religion - Richard
Hasbany, ed, Harrington Park Press, New York and 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, A series of
essays that address many dimensions of the church’s current debate over human
sexuality What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality - Daniel A.
Helminiak, A look at Biblical readings on
homosexuality by a Roman Catholic priest. Homosexuality
in the Church: Both Sides of the Debate – Jeffrey Siker, ed, Westminster/John Knox
Press, 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 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) Audio Cassettes: The
Birth of Pleasure - Carol
Gilligan; Chautauqua Institute, From
the Scarlet Letter to the Taliban - Carol Gilligan; Chautauqua Institute, Good
Sex and the Wisdom of World Religions - Daniel McGuire; Chautauqua Institute, Normal and Abnormal Sex:
What We Know and How We Know It - Paul McHugh; Chautauqua Institute, Folder – ECUSA-Office of Communication, Responses to
election of Bishop Robinson as well as information about other actions of
General Convention; video of the work of the Episcopal Church Center |
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Hispanic: Hispanic Resources – Isaias Rodriguez A variety of Episcopal
resources, most in Spanish, written by the Rev Rodriguez to meet the needs of
his Hispanic congregation in These are located in the
Anti-Racism/Diversity Binder Native
American: History of 1992, A Year of Reflection on the Past 500 Years
in Preparation for the Next 500 Years - Episcopal Parish Services, 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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