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Have you been looking for an AIDS curriculum that deals forthrightly with the many complex issues that must be addressed to save lives? Look no further!

Affirming Persons—Saving Lives responds to the real concerns of real people facing the dangers of HIV transmission and AIDS. Designed for multi-cultural Christian education settings, this groundbreaking resource also can be adapted for use by health and human service institutions, schools, health department and community based organizations.

In age-appropriate, non-judgmental language, Affirming Persons-Saving Lives nurtures self-esteem and integrates these components for effective AIDS education:

• Christian values, Bible study, theological reflection and prayer;
• Complete, factual HIV transmission and prevention information;
• Skills for ethical decision-making and decision-keeping;
• Skills for effectively refusing unwanted invitations to sexual intercourse and drug use;
• Skills for HIV transmission risk assessment;
• Mission education for AIDS ministry.

Affirming Persons—Saving Lives was created by the HIV/AIDS Ministry Program of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries. Experienced AIDS educators, Cynthia A. Bouman and the Rev. Bill Johnson, Ed.D., are the co-authors. The curriculum is available for just the cost of shipping ($12).

To learn more about this curriculum, visit http://www.ucc.org/health/hivaids/apsl/.

All God’s Children is an essential guide to open and caring conversations with young children about gender and sexual orientation.  You’ll find that this small, user-friendly book addresses your concerns, your questions, and your search for just the right words; it also suggests ideas for sermons and classroom activities. As you read, you’ll learn to model openness, respect, and the affirming belief that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender difference, is a beloved child of God.  Anyone who has a loving relationship with young children—parents, family, friends, pastors, Sunday School teachers—will benefit from reading and discussing All God’s Children.

A collection of personal stories, articles, resources etc. about bisexual identity, experience, and Christian faith, developed with the help of BAMN!, the bisexual network within the United Church of Christ.

A feature-length documentary about Malcolm, a transgender man and his journey with faith, love and gender identity. Study materials, ordering and other information is available on the web at www.CallMeMalcolm.com or UC Resources.

An in depth Christian education study resource on marriage, including marriage equality for same gender loving couples.

To download a PDF of the God is Still Speaking About Marriage resource, please click here.

A seven session study packet for use in local congregations. Prepared by the Open and Affirming Task Team of the Massachusetts Conference, UCC, and the UCC Coalition. Materials on sexual orientation, youth issues (video included), family and relationships, heterosexism/homophobia, scriptural interpretation, the ONA process in the local church, and more. This packet includes both the Bisexuality Pocket and the Transgender Pocket listed below.

This film depicts three UCC congregations going through the ONA study process. It includes a 72-page resource book. 55 minutes.

This book is a nine-week workbook for lesbian and gay Christians who have come to a crossroad in their journey, those who have renounced Christianity, but would like to go home; those who have disavowed their sexual orientation, but would like to come out; and those who are both out and at home, but have lingering questions.

Each day, the workbook directs the user to read a scripture passage, reflect on its application to her or his life as a lesbian or gay Christian, make notes, and pray about that day's topic. Whether individually, in a group setting, or as a complement to psychotherapy, those who utilize this resource will have the opportunity to revisit old topics and grow into a new and deepened walk with God.

MICHAL ANNE PEPPER earned her M.Div. from Brite School of Divinity in Fort Worth, Texas and her Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. She is a psychotherapist and the pastor of University Christian Church in Berkeley, California.

This curriculum is designed as a study for youth groups and campus ministries about same-gender marriage. It can be done in one long session, or two shorter sessions.

A Spirited, ecumenical collection of prayers, liturgies, blessings, music, essays, sermons, and more, produced by the Welcoming Church Movement (programs like “Open and Affirming” in various denominations). Includes a study guide and resource lists.

Palmer and Haffner recognize that issues regarding sexuality and gender vary among the wide variety of denominations, geographies, and ethnic groups in the U.S., so they created this multi-faith study guide to help congregations seek answers to their questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. It is intended to address the broad spectrum of the American faith community, with the most up-to-date scientific and religious information. Includes resources for additional information and suggested questions for group discussion or individual reflection.