Further Resources
This section showcases a number of resources related to LGBTQ religious history and activism, including books, organization websites, and documentary films. The list below focuses primarily on resources authored by or significantly involving RTSA participants.
Our hope is that Rolling the Stone Away is, as Mel Soriano stated in the first RTSA planning meeting, "a platform to jump off of and inspire new leaders." The resources here are not a comprehensive list, but are instead a representative selection intended to provide a reference point for the incredible range of work already done by RTSA participants. Moreover, they are intended to supply inspiration for moving forward in LGBTQ Christian activism, storytelling, and reconciliation.
LGBTQ+ Christian Activist Organizations
The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries
Institute for Welcoming Resources
Many Voices: A Black Church Movement for Gay & Transgender Justice
Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns
Reconciling Works: Lutherans for Full Participation
LGBTQ+ Christian Books and Films
Documentary
In Good Conscience: Sister Jeannine Gramick's Journey of Faith
No need to repent: the ballad of Rev. Jan Griesinger
A Position of Faith(documentary on the ordination of Bill Johnson)
Queer Theology and Bible Commentary
Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible, with contributions from Justin Tanis and Jim Mitulski
The Queer Bible Commentary, with chapter by Justin Tanis
Homosexuality and Christian Faith – Questions of Conscience for the Churches, by Peggy Campolo
Jesus acted up: A gay and lesbian manifesto (with contributing author Neil Cazares-Thomas)
Coming Out as Sacrament, by Chris Glaser
Voices of Hope: A Collection of Positive Catholic Writings on Gay & Lesbian Issues, by Jeannine Gramick
Keep Your Courage: A Radical Christian Feminist Speaks, by Carter Heyward
Queer Christianities: Lived Religion in Transgressive Forms (with chapter by Mary Hunt)
Queer Religion (with chapter by Mary Hunt)
Loving women/loving men: Gay liberation and the church, co-authored by Bill Johnson
Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Madonna and Child (with chapter by Pamela Lightsey, "He Is Black and We Are Queer: The Legacy of the Black Messiah for LGBTQ Christians")
Our Lives Matter: A Womanist Queer Theology, by Pamela Lightsey
On Being Gay: Thoughts on Family, Faith, and Love, by Brian McNaught
God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships, by Matthew Vines
Outing the Bible: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Christian Scriptures, by Nancy Wilson
Ministry and Liturgical Resources
Equal Rites: Lesbian and Gay Worship, Ceremonies and Celebrations, by Colleen Darraugh
As My Own Soul: The Blessing of Same-Gender Marriage, by Chris Glaser
Ministry Among God's Queer Folk: LGBT Pastoral Care, co-authored by Bernie Schlager
And God Loves Each One: A Resource for Dialogue About Sexual Orientation, by Ann Thompson Cook
Made in God's Image: A Resource for Dialogue about Gender Difference, by Ann Thompson Cook
Devotionals
Daring to Speak Love's Name: A Gay and Lesbian Prayer Book (with contributing author Neil Cazares-Thomas)
Coming Out to God: Prayers for Lesbians and Gay Men, Their Families and Friends, by Chris Glaser
The Word is Out: Daily Reflections on the Bible for Lesbians and Gay Men, by Chris Glaser
Biography and Autobiography
Adam’s Gift: Memoir of a Pastor's Calling to Defy the Church's Persecution of Lesbians and Gays, by Jimmy Creech
Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay: The Autobiography of the Reverend Troy D. Perry
Don't Be Afraid Anymore: The Story of Reverend Troy Perry and the Metropolitan Community Churches
In From the Wilderness: Sherman, (She-r-Man), by David Weekley
LGBTQ Christian Religious History
Catholic Women Confront Their Church: Stories of Hurt and Hope
Queer Clergy: A History of Gay and Lesbian Ministry in American Protestantism, by Obie Holmen
After the Wrath of God: AIDS, Sexuality, and American Religion, by Anthony Petro
Passionate and Pious: Religious Media and Black Women's Sexuality, by Monique Moultrie
Reforming Sodom: Protestants and the Rise of Gay Rights, by Heather White
Devotions and Desires: Religion and Sexuality in the Twentieth Century United States, edited by Heather White
From Queer to Eternity: Spirituality in the Lives of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People (with contributing author Neil Cazares-Thomas)
Building Bridges: Gay & Lesbian Reality and the Catholic Church, by Jeannine Gramick
Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Madonna and Child (with chapter by Pamela Lightsey, "He Is Black and We Are Queer: The Legacy of the Black Messiah for LGBTQ Christians")
On Being Gay: Thoughts on Family, Faith, and Love, by Brian McNaught
Outing the Church: 40 Years in the Queer Christian Movement, by Nancy Wilson
Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Bible, by Nancy Wilson