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This is a place where
LGBT Anglicans
around the world,
together with our
friends, families, and
allies can gather in
God's peace and love,
affirming each other
for all of who we are
in Christ, and
encouraging one
another in the faith.
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The name "Beyond Inclusion" comes
from the idea the word "inclusion" implies there is one
group on the inside and one group on the outside. But, since
we are all children of God, how can one group decide to
include those who are already part of the group? There is no
"us" and "them." We are Beyond Inclusion.
Beyond Inclusion, an organization of
gay and straight people together, wants to convince the
mainstream parishioner, and help the mainstream parish, move
toward blessing same-sex relationships. Beyond Inclusion
testifies that same-sex relationships are holy and beautiful
in the sight of God, are theologically and liturgically
justifiable, are compatible with Scripture, and should be
blessed and recognized by the church. Additionally, the
ordination of lesbians and gays represents an asset to the
church community. Beyond Inclusion also recognizes all
justice issues are inter-related; homophobia, racism,
sexism, and xenophobia all come from the same source. Where
you find one, you are likely to find the others.
Beyond Inclusion is dedicated to
pushing the Episcopal Church forward on the issue of
same-sex blessings, specifically aiming at passage of
legislation at the Church's General Convention in 2003.
Beyond Inclusion also sets a goal of high visibility and
usage of Beyond Inclusion educational materials in parishes
nationwide as a conduit to justice for all within the church
and the wider world. |
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Welcome to our
homepage! If you are gay or lesbian, we hope this page will
be your source of information about the Episcopal church in
the diocese of Los
Angeles. In the navigation bar you will find basic
information about the Episcopal church and welcoming
parishes, a bibliography on Christian spirituality for gays
and lesbians, as well as a calendar of upcoming events. In
addition, this site has a resource list of publications,
videos and curricula used by various denominations when
dialoguing on the topic of homosexuality and the church. If
you are from a parish struggling with this issue, please
take a look at our resource list under About Us and Our
Church, in the subheading "Readings of Interest." |
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WORKING FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER
AFFIRMATION WITHIN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION
Our Goal:
The day when the Anglican Churches fully accept,
welcome and offer equality of opportunity to
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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CLAIMING the BLESSING is an
intentional collaborative ministry of leading Episcopal justice
organizations (including Integrity, Oasis, Beyond Inclusion and the
Episcopal Women's Caucus) in partnership with the Witness magazine,
the Every Voice Network and other individual leaders in the
Episcopal Church focused on promoting wholeness in human
relationships, abolishing prejudice and oppression, and healing the
rift between sexuality and spirituality in the Church. |
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Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School: A Seminary of the Episcopal
Church
Our mission is to educate lay and ordained leaders for Christ's
Church and for the world who serve and advance God's mission of
justice, compassion, and reconciliation.
Episcopal Divinity School is a special place. Throughout its history
the EDS community has been shaped by several key commitments: to
live out the Gospel values of justice, compassion, and
reconciliation; to liberate institutions and people from the grip of
all forms of oppression; and to lead the Church and society with
courage and compassion in an ever-changing world.
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Every Voice Network
Anglican Voices Uniting
for Justice
Every Voice Network (EVN) is
dedicated to informing, supporting, and uniting
progressive Episcopalians engaged in peace and
justice work. EVN’s mission is to advance the reign
of God by providing a sophisticated, comprehensive,
and collaborative communications infrastructure for
progressive congregations, advocacy groups, and
individuals in the Episcopal Church. EVN combines
superlative journalism, on-line discussions,
curriculum, and timely educational and advocacy
events to create a widely accessible vehicle for the
sharing of information, resources, and technology.
EVN is dedicated to enriching a
progressive movement rooted in the Gospel values of
hospitality, healing, and reconciliation, creating
strong connections among the many islands of
individuals and groups struggling to realize God’s
will for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
All too often, progressive Christians work in
isolation from one another, divided by geography,
ideology, and competing priorities, unaware of the
points of convergence, the synergy, and the shared
witness that is possible when their voices are
united. The baptismal mandate to strive for peace
and justice and to recognize the dignity of every
human being is central to the church’s identity. It
is time for progressive Anglicans to act on this
mandate together, providing a compelling alternative
to those who preach a message of division and
exclusion.
We invite you to join us in this
work, adding your voice to the Gospel harmony we
seek to create and bringing a word of hope to a
world desperately in need of good news. |
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GLBT Clergy - Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
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A witness of God's inclusive
love to the Episcopal
Church and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender community.
No good thing will God
withhold from those who
walk with Integrity. Psalm 84:11
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Integrity is a
nonprofit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender [LGBT]
Episcopalians and our straight friends. Since our
founding by Dr. Louie Crew in rural Georgia in 1974,
Integrity has been the leading grassroots voice for the full
inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church and our
equal access to its rites. However, advocacy is only one
facet of our ministry. At the national level and in
local chapters and
diocesan networks throughout the country, the primary
activities are:
- worship
- fellowship
- education
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communication
- outreach,
and
- service to
the church
Through
Integrity's evangelism, thousands of LGBT people, estranged
from the Episcopal Church and other denominations, have
returned to parish life.
Although the
Episcopal Church has made tremendous strides toward
inclusiveness, it still has a long way to go.
Unfortunately, in too many parishes and dioceses, prejudice
and oppression are still the norm. Whatever your sexual
orientation, Integrity needs your support and membership.
Join today! |
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In response to
those in our church who were living with
HIV/AIDS and to the growing community of those
affected by AIDS — caregivers, partners,
friends, and loving ones — the National
Episcopal AIDS Coalition was formed in
1988.Today, AIDS continues to spread in spite of
treatment breakthroughs. NEAC continues to
provide support for HIV and AIDS ministries
across the Episcopal Church in the United
States.
Our challenge is to continue to
offer support for caregivers,
give guidance on prevention,
encourage the growth of a
network for those who minister
to those affected by HIV/AIDS,
and advocate for a more
compassionate AIDS policy.
Wherever the need, NEAC is there
for you.
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The Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Transgender
Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people can be sure they'll
receive a welcome in many Anglican parish churches.
This is a list of gay-positive parishes compiled by
Integrity
Canada, a group of gay and lesbian Anglicans and our friends.
This listing is not exhaustive - if your parish is not listed,
please send us an email
and we'll include it.
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