Growing in LGBTQ+ Affirmation & Justice

People & Pronouns

A dynamic guide to language, identity, and faithful affirmation

This resource introduces core concepts around gender identity, pronouns, and inclusive language with theological grounding and practical application. Designed to help churches move from uncertainty to confident practice.

Includes:

• Foundational definitions
• Pastoral framing
• Practical scripts and conversation guidance

Best for:
Leadership teams, SPRC, youth ministry, small groups

Cost: $40

JUST Like Me VBS

Forming children and adults in affirmation and belonging

A full Vacation Bible School curriculum inviting children, youth, and adults to explore identity, belonging, and God’s love through storytelling, music, crafts, and theology rooted in affirmation.

Includes:
• Pre-K, youth, and adult tracks
• Volunteer training videos
• Original music and activities

Full Package for Pre-K & Elementary: $275
[Adult & Youth Tracks available separately for $40 each]

Best for:
Churches forming affirmation across generations

Love Alike: Engaging Faith & Politics

Practicing faithfulness across difference.

“Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike?” — John Wesley

In a season marked by deep political division, Wesley’s question feels more urgent than ever. As people of faith, we are called not only to hold convictions, but to cultivate communities where disagreement does not destroy relationship, and in which we can serve together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Love Alike is a three-part small group resource designed to help faith communities engage tough conversations about faith, identity, and politics with theological grounding and spiritual maturity. Rooted in Wesleyan theology and shaped by real-life stories, this series offers a practical framework for navigating disagreement with grace while remaining committed to justice and dignity for all.

Through this series, participants will not cease to disagree. Instead, they will learn how to stay at the table — listening deeply, speaking honestly, and imagining together what beloved community might look like in a divided society.

What’s Included

Part One: Foundations of Love
Explore what it means to “love alike” through scripture, grace-centered theology, and the Wesleyan emphasis on transformation and belonging.

Part Two: Loving in Difference
Engage honest conversations about identity, privilege, and creating space for others. Includes real stories and prompts for courageous dialogue.

Part Three: Becoming Beloved Community
Move from conversation to commitment. Encourages shared imagination, storytelling, and faithful action.

Each Session Includes

• Opening prayers or grounding practices
• Scripture-based teaching and reflection
• Guided discussion questions
• Invitations to deeper listening and spiritual growth

Perfect For

• Justice teams and Reconciling congregations
• Church small groups and Sunday school classes
• Faith communities navigating political tension
• Churches beginning or deepening LGBTQ+ inclusion

Format

Three downloadable PDFs (Parts 1–3)
Each part contains 4 lessons

Best for groups of 4–12 people
No prior theological training required2 people | No prior theological training needed

Price: $49.99

TRANSforming Church Culture: Becoming Trans Inclusive

This study resource is designed to help your United Methodist church or community become more trans-inclusive. Whether or not your group is Reconciling, this resource will equip you to better live into a future of greater love and affirmation. It will cover some basic truths about transgender people. These sessions will ask you to engage in reflection and discussion guided by biblical scriptures, and to be better equipped to support transgender folks in your community.

Includes:
• 4 short teaching videos
• Conversation guide
• Resource toolkit

Best for:
Leadership teams, discernment groups, churches deepening their affirmation

Price: $40

Made in God’s Image

A Fresh Perspective on Gender Difference

“Each of us is made in the image of God—what if we truly believed that about everyone?”

We are proud to make available Made in God’s Image: A Fresh Perspective on Gender Difference, a powerful and pastoral new resource by Rev. Cedric A. Harmon and Ann Thompson Cook.

Audience: Congregations, Ministries, LGBTQ+ advocates, pastors, and congregations seeking inclusive theological resources.

A note from the authors: You, like many of us, may have questions about gender and wondered where to turn. We offer this guide as an introductory resource to help you begin finding answers. We hope it will provide you and your church, family, neighbors, and communities an opportunity to engage in informed, bold, and transformative conversations about God’s wonderful gift of diversity.

Price: $20

Theology, Identity & Me

An affirming study of gender, sex, and human sexuality

A three-part video series exploring Christian theology, science, and church history related to LGBTQ+ identities — designed to equip churches to articulate why LGBTQ+ inclusion is theologically sound and rooted in scripture.

Includes:
• 3 teaching videos
• Discussion guides
• Personal stories and theological reflection

Best for:
New Reconciling Ministries, confirmation leaders, adult discipleship

Price: $49.95