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Marriage Equality

The Coalition encourages members and friends to engage in faith-based conversation around marriage equality as a means to develop or strenghten local chapters or groups. In addition, the United Church of Christ has developed a resource, "God is Still Speaking About Marriage" that is available on the UCC website for download.

The Coalition offers the following for your use. If you do not see what you need in the list or links below, please contact The Coalition national office and Coalition staff will help connect you to the right people or resources.

Resources You Can Order

Blessing Ceremonies: Resources for Same-Gender Services of Commitment $16.00

A packet of materials including theological background, five sample services, liturgical resources, and “Personal Witnesses” by those who have been part of such services.

Liturgical Resource, Marriage Equality, Open and Affirming Settings, Pastoral Care
 
 

An embossed certificate to be presented to a couple at their covenant service. Comes with envelope. (6½" high by 5" wide)

Liturgical Resource, Marriage Equality, Open and Affirming Settings, Pastoral Care
 
 
Called to Equality: Considering Marriage Equality (free PDF)

Called to Equality: Considering Marriage Equality is a resource in the Just and Loving Relationships Series. It includes two 1-hour sessions created to encourage ONA settings and lgbt-supportive communities to live into God's call for justice in the public sphere. It is free to download or $15.95 for a bound copy from The Coalition office. To download a PDF of this resource, please click here.

Marriage Equality, Open and Affirming Settings
 
 
Covenant Conversations $11.00

A resource designed for Christian clergy meeting with same-gender couples prior to a blessing or marriage ceremony. This collection includes reflections of the meaning of covenantal relationship, unique issues which arise when working with same-gender couples, questions to explore with couples, and more. Contributors include the Rev. Yvette Flunder, Dr. Scott Haldeman, and the Rev. Leanne Tigert.

Marriage Equality, Open and Affirming Settings
 
 
Freedom to Marry Resource Kit

This resource kit has lots of ideas about things you can do to help educate and motivate folks in your city or state to support and work for an end to discrimination in marriage. It was developed for Freedom to Marry day, but you can use these ideas every day. To download a PDF of The Freedom to Marry Resource Kit, please click here.

Marriage Equality
 
 
God is Still Speaking About Marriage

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.

Marriage Equality, Study Resources
 
 
Sacred Covenants, Faithful Conversations $20.00

This DVD resource is for individuals, congregations, and others groups engaging in the study of marriage equality as called for in the General Synod 25 resolution, “In support of marriage equality for all.” It includes the 45 minute General Synod floor debate on the resolution and is an excellent companion to “God Is Still Speaking about Marriage.”

Marriage Equality, Study Resources, Videos
 
 
Same Gender Marriage Study Packet for Youth Groups and Campus Ministries $15.25

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.

Marriage Equality, Study Resources, Youth and Young Adults
 
 
Same-Sex Marriage? A Christian Ethical Analysis $21.00

Marvin M. Ellison

This critical book is written by a gay man and progressive Christian ethicist who places justice making at the heart of contemporary spirituality. Hardcover.

Marriage Equality
 
 
The Greatest of These is Love $15.95

Eight same-gender couples’ joyful, historic, legal marriages in faith communities in Massachusetts. At least one person in each couple is a member of the UCC. The resource includes photos of the couples and their reflections on marriage, with additional comments by officiants, family and friends.

Marriage Equality, Open and Affirming Settings
 
 
Tying the Knot

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT "TYING THE KNOT" EXCLUSIVELY FOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCHES/SETTINGS
Click here for additional information.

Marriage Equality
 
 

Other websites

A discussion starter packet for local churches engaging in dialogue about securing equality under the law for same gender couples.

 
 

Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders has a page about marriage myths posted on their website. The page is in Spanish.

 

Gay.com website has a new Families Channel on its site. http://www.gay.com/families/ and http://www.planetout.com/families/.

 

GayRites is a web community devoted to the many rituals of lesbian and gay life.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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