Peace and Justice

 

SEAL 1-2Diocese of Eastern Michigan

Ministries Resource Center Directory (A Lending Library)

Subject: Peace and Justice

Topic: Diversity

 

 

Diversity Resources

 

                           The following items are available from the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:

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Child/Family Advocacy

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Diversity

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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.

 

 

For more information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,

Coordinator, Ministries Resource Center: mpbash@ameritech.net or 989-839-9364.