A dynamic guide for individuals, small groups, and congregations
Language shapes belonging.
People & Pronouns: Language That Sees Us is a theologically grounded, practical resource designed to help churches move from uncertainty to faithful, embodied practice around gender-inclusive language.
Rooted in scripture and Wesleyan theology, this guide explores why pronouns matter in Christian community, how to use them with clarity and care, and how church leaders can model practices that reflect God’s justice, hospitality, and expansive love.
More than a grammar lesson, this resource invites congregations into deeper discipleship — where honoring names and pronouns becomes an act of spiritual integrity and communal transformation.
Ideal for: • Church leaders and ministry teams • Small groups and Sunday school classes • Justice teams and discernment groups • Individuals seeking deeper theological grounding
Format: 30-page downloadable PDF Includes reflection questions, leadership guidance, real-life scenarios, and actionable next steps.
Lent is a season often likened to the wilderness. But what happens when the wilderness feels all too real? In a world marked by struggle and injustice, this season invites us to wrestle with the deeper commitments of faith – the ambitions of the spirit we signed up for on this walk with Jesus.
Through this devotional, you will explore what it means to be a people of justice, mercy, and love in the face of discomfort and uncertainty. In the wilderness, transformation is possible, both in us and in the world we are called to help shape.
Say More is a resource meant to support you and your community as you engage in thoughtful reflection and conversation around LGBTQ+ inclusion. We hope to empower you to share your story with others to further the causes of inclusion and justice both within The United Methodist Church and your own local context.
Say More is for communities and congregations who want to begin or continue facilitating conversation around LGBTQ+ inclusion. Whether this is your first time, or one opportunity among hundreds, we all benefit when we allow the stories of others to touch us deeply while also sharing our own reflection, testimony, and witness.
The foundation of Say More was developed by Rev. Dr. Tiffany Steinwert.
A good toolkit contains a variety of tools that will help you accomplish your task. It may not contain every tool you will need to finish the job, but it contains the basics to get you started. That’s the intention of this Parent Support Group Toolkit. We believe this will help you develop and lead a gathering of the loved ones of queer and trans people: parents, grandparents, siblings, and more.
What’s included:
5 track options for learning about your LGBTQ+ loved ones, each representing a different way to engage your group based on interest
Meeting logistics and planning guide
Sample group rules and parameters of confidentiality
We hope this Toolkit companions you and your fellow families. Thank you for your ministries of affirmation and community-building! The time and love you pour into a parents support group are vital for changing – even saving – LGBTQ+ lives.
Parents Reconciling Network, an extension ministry of RMN, hosts monthly Virtual Porch sessions for support, learning, and exploring with other parents of LGBTQ+ people. These one-hour sessions include interviews, presentations, and conversations on a variety of topics.
On Sunday morning, we gather together. We are every color. Every age. Rich and poor. Our church is open, affirming, and accepting. We believe in love instead of hate. There’s room for everyone This book celebrates a spiritual community that embraces all people–no matter their age, race, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation–in love and faith.
Are you LGBTQ+? Not sure? Whether you’re queer or questioning, understanding sexuality and gender identity can be confusing. God loves you exactly as you are. No matter your identity or where in your journey of self-discovery you find yourself, you got this.
What does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn’t they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming guide, a real-life they-using genderqueer writer unpacks all your burning questions in a fun, visual way. No soapboxes or divisive comment-section wars here!
Transfigured offers a 40-day exploration of scripture through the lens of a God who is the designer of gender in all it’s magnificent variety.
Talking with your child about gender identity can seem overwhelming–but with the right guidance, you can have healthy conversations and create an affirming environment for them as they grow. Whether your child is cisgender, gender expansive, transgender, or still unsure, this guide provides practical advice and strategies to help you embrace them for who they are and support them as they approach puberty.
