Resources
Here you will find more information in the form of articles and videos related to faith and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Read and listen to compelling articles, and enjoy some music that we hope inspires and entertains you.
BETHEL RESOURCES
Reflections on Being “Reconciled in Christ”
ARTICLES
Stations of the Cross: An LGBTQIA+ Lenten Journey
ReconcilingWorks website, a resource center for Lutheran communities
“Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ Issues: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America”
Lutheran Introduction to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression
You know, “Love One Another” is Really Enough by Michael Pahl
Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ Inclusion
“10 Bible Passages That Teach a Christian Perspective on Homosexuality” by Layton Williams
“7 Tips for Discussing Difficult Issues” by Thomas Aitken
VIDEOS
- Edina Community Lutheran Church (Edina, MN) (3 minutes)
- St. John’s Lutheran Church (Jacksonville, FL) (6 minutes)
The Realities of the Gay Lifestyle (3.5 min)
Christian Parents Rethink LGBT Inclusion (4 min)
God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships (< 5 min)
Can you be Gay and Christian? (10 minutes)
The Journey of a Gay Christian (17 minutes)
Voices of Witness: Out of the Box (27 min)
A groundbreaking documentary giving voice to the witness of transgender people of faith courageously telling their stories of hope, healing, and wholeness.
MUSIC VIDEOS
Music speaks to us so elegantly and beautifully. May the following combination of songs of faith and songs performed by LGBTQIA performers touch your heart and soul, and inspire all of us to actively live the “ALL are Welcome” credo.
“Come To The Table” by Sidewalk Prophets
“Embrace Diversity” by Markus Christian
“Give Me Faith” by Elevation Worship
“Angels Woulds Fall” by Melissa Etheridge
“How Do You Sleep?” by Sam Smith
“Androgynous” by Miley Cyrus, Joan Jett & Laura Jane Grace
