Publications
Outspoken
Outspoken, the newsletter of BMC, features articles of interest to the lgbt (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender) Brethren and Mennonite community and its supporters, as they relate to current events, Brethren and Mennonite theology, and lifestyle issues. Outspoken is distributed every 3-4 months.
Discussion Documents
Fair Play: Guidelines for
establishing and maintaining respect in church
dialogue (March 2, 1999)
Open Letter in Response to the Church of the Brethren Action Regarding GLBT Ordination (October 2002)
Kathleen Temple Resignation Statement (March 2004)
Mourning, Melancholy and the Mennonites, Julia Kasdorf (October 2004)
Hyattsville Mennonite Church Disciplined: A Voice of Courageous Solidarity (November 2005)
The Queer Thing Is... (December 2005)
Presentations and Reports from Denomination Conferences
God's Table and Churchland Security: Creating Welcome within a Culture of Fear, Anne Breckbill, Mennonite Church USA Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia (2003)
Let Love Prevail, Anneli Epp (Braul), Mennonite Church Canada Assembly in St. Catherine, Ontario (2003)
BMC Luncheon, Kerby Lauderdale, Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho (2003)
Denomination Conference Report 2005
Church of the Brethren Denominational Report 2006
Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Hospitality Center 2007
BMC Convention Reports and Presentations
Together in Toronto Pictures and Report (2006)
For Just Such a Time: Living Out the Call , San Francisco (2007)
Presentations:
On Dignity and Queens: Esther 1, Carol Wise
Beyond Apology and Tolerance: Queer Gifts in Our Own Backyard, Jay Johnson
Becoming the Subject of Our Lives, Sheri Hostetler
Summary of San Francisco Conference, Including Pictures
BMC NewsNet
BMC NewsNet is a monthly electronic newsletter. BMC NewsNet is also available via surface mail. Subscribe online.
September 2008
May / June 2008
April 2008
January / February 2008
December 2007
November 2007
September 2007
August 2007
May 2007
April 2007
February/March 2007
January 2007
Information Material
The Kaleidoscope LGBT Continuum of Care: From Brethren and Mennonite Colleges and Universities
Coming Out Strong (DVD, 1 hour)
$5.00 (US/Cnd) includes shipping.
Body of Dissent: Lesbian and Gay Mennonites and
Brethren Continue the Journey (Video, 39 minutes
$30.00(US/Cnd) includes shipping.
Shaping Sanctuary: Proclaiming God's Grace for an Inclusive Church
A collection of justice-oriented worship resources including essays,
sermons, liturgies, and hymns gathered from ten denominations. A diversity
of voices and a study guide make this an effective too for those exploring
a theology that affirms the diversity of human sexuality and the worship
implications of God's incarnation in the world.
Featuring songs and liturgies by Jan Lugibihl, Mike Stern, Lee Krähenbühl,
and Jane Ramseyer Miller, Shaping Sanctuary is available for $14.00US
plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Shaping Sanctuary can be ordered through
the BMC, PO Box 6300, Minneapolis, MN 55406. For more information call
(612) 343-2060 or e-mail bmc@bmclgbt.org.
What Is an Appropriate Christian Response to
Homosexuality?
(Brochure) Some thoughts to consider in
forming your own answer.
Free plus shipping.
From Wounded Hearts: Faith Stories of Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgendered People and Those Who Love
Them
(Book) Compiled and Edited by Roberta Showalter
Kreider.
$19.95 plus $2.50 Shipping and Handling.
Together in Love: Faith Stories of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Couples
(Book) Compiled and Edited by Roberta Showalter Kreider.
$24.00 US plus $3.00 Shipping and Handling.
Back Issues of Dialogue
| Date |
Topics |
| May 1978 |
BMC organization; Brethren/Mennonite church news |
| October 1978 |
Dialogue with Mennonite leaders; BMC speaks at Brethren Annual Conference |
| December 1979 |
BMC national meeting; Mennonite Assembly in Waterloo, Ontario; Mennonite Mutual Aid consultation |
| March 1980 |
Lesbian perspective; BMC testifies at White House Conference on Families; Brethren Human Sexuality Study |
| June 1980 |
Handicapped persons issues; BMC at White House; Brethren/General Conference church news |
| October 1980 |
General Conference Homosexuality Study; Laurelville human sexuality seminar; Brethren Annual Conference and Youth Study/Action Conference; Goshen College homosexuality forum; What it means to be Lesbian; Cuban immigrant placement |
| June 1981 |
A family looks at homosexuality; Brethren/Mennonite church news; BMC speaks to Roanoke Valley, Va. ministers conference |
| March 1982 |
BMC disinvited by EMC; Brethren Annual Conference and Mennonite Assembly |
| June 1982 |
AMBS seminarians study homosexuality; Brethren/Mennonite church news; BMC response to Mennonite-BCM anti-gay "Memo to Pastors" |
| December 1982 |
Homophobia |
| Spring 1983 |
Sexual ethics; Brethren/Mennonite/General Conference church news |
| Summer 1983 |
Apostle Paul; Mennonite/General Conference church news |
| March 1984 |
General Conference/Mennonite Bethlehem, Pa. Assembly and Brethren Baltimore, Md. Annual Conference |
| June 1984 |
Mixed-Orientation marriages; BMC and church news December 1984-- Biblical interpretation on slavery and homosexuality; Brethren Annual Conference; Parents retreat; McPherson College class; Mennonite World Conference BMC meeting |
| May 1985 |
Two ministers' views working with lesbians/gays; Pontius' Puddle cartoon; Brethren/Mennonite church news; BMC news |
| December 1985 |
A congregation discusses homosexuality; Mennonite/Brethren church news |
| July 1986 |
Women and lesbian perspective |
| October 1986 |
Brethren and General Conference conferences; First BMC international convention announced |
| July 1987 |
Gay gifts speech by Virginia Mollenkott; Reports from BMC's first international convention in Chicago; BMC Women meet in Goshen, IN |
| December 1987 |
BMC joins March on Washington; Milestones of lesbian/gay movement |
| May 1989 |
AIDS; Report on BMC's second International Convention in Toronto and Convention statements |
| July 1989 |
Integrating faith and sexuality |
| January 1990 |
Assessment of BMC and churches; Pastoral care for families of Lesbians and Gays; General Conference/Mennonite Normal, IL Assembly; Brethren Annual Conference; BMC Women's Community retreat |
| April 1990 |
Ex-Gay movement; events in churches |
| July 1990 |
Women and Mentors; Parents retreat; HIV+/AIDS Network |
| Nov 1990 |
Same-Sex relationships; legal issues |
| March 1991 |
BMC history; Current structure, future; BMC resources; BMC third International Convention reflections |
| August 1991 |
Tearing Down the "Isms:" sexism, heterosexism, racism, classism and oppression; AIDS hotline; Parents/Families retreat |
| December 1991 |
Families Loving Their Gay/Lesbian Children or Parents |
| June 1992 |
Biblical Interpretation and Homosexuality |
| Oct 1992 |
Congregations and Homosexuality |
| Dec 1992 |
Breaking Down the Dividing Wall of Hostility (how church leader's views have changed) |
| June 1993 |
Coming Out to the Congregation |
| Spring 1994 |
Civil Rights |
| Fall 1994 |
Commitment Ceremonies |
| Winter 1995 |
Betrayed by Brothers and Sisters: The Violence Among Us |
| Summer 1995 |
Perspectives on HIV/AIDS |
| Fall 1995 |
Vol 17, #3 Bisexuality: Challenging the Labels |
| Summer 1996 |
Vol 18, #1 BMC Celebrates 20 Years: A History |
| Winter 1997 |
Vol 19, #1 Supportive Congregations Network |
| Summer 1997 |
Vol 19, #2 Silencing in the Church |
| Autumn 1997 |
Vol 19, #3 Transforming Power Unleashed |
| Spring 1998 |
Vol 20, #1 Heterosexism and Sexism |
| Summer 1998 |
Vol 20, #2 Breaking Down the Dividing Wall; Living in the Church |
| Spring 1999 |
Vol 21, #1 Homophobia: the last "respectable" prejudice |
| Summer 1999 |
Vol 21, #2 Ordination Issues: The Unrelenting Push of the Spirit |
| Fall 1999 |
Vol 21, #3 Growth and Grief at Goshen College; The College Network |
| Spring 2000 |
Vol 22, #1 Marking Change in a Flowing Stream; Watershed issues in the church & BMC |
| Summer 2000 |
Vol 22, #2 Challenging the Church to Compassion; GLBT Families |
| Fall 2000 |
Vol 22, #3 Welcome Our Witness 2000; MC Canada reporting; growing edges for BMC |
| Winter 2001 |
Vol. 23 #1 Transgender Issues and Experiences |
| Spring 2002 |
Vol 24, #1 Stories of GLBT Allies |
| Fall 2002 |
Vol 25, #2 Sexual Ethics: Good Words Offered About Good Sex |
Back issues of Dialogue may be available for a minimal fee. Contact the BMC office with requests: bmc@bmclgbt.org
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