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COB SCN Pastors' Letter

Click here to read the letter

E-mail scnletter@bmclgbt.org to add your name and church community to the list.

 

SCN Video: One Congregation’s Story

Pastor Karl Shelly speaks about Assembly Mennonite Church’s journey  to becoming a member of the Supportive Communities Network (SCN). This is a new resource for congregations exploring joining SCN. Made in collaboration with Jacob Landis-Eigsti, a Goshen College graduate and owner of Reimagine Cinema. View the video

View our other videos

 

 

Resources by BMC

 

Download our resource for youth group leaders, along with our resource for youth. Contact us about organizing a training in your area.

Quick Tips for Allies leaflets

Why should my church become publicly affirming?

How can I support lgbt youth in my congregation?

How can we have a fair and helpful dialogue?

How can I support lgbt Brethen?

How can I support lgbt Mennonites?

 

 

Are you trying to figure out how your church can talk about lgbt related issues in a responsible way? Download our recommendations.

 

Recommendations for Safe, Sacred and Meaningful Conversations

By Anna Lisa Gross

 

 

SCN Pastor's Retreat: A Circle Ever Wider, A People Ever Free

Content of Former Mennonite Brethren Fellowship Meeting

Faith After Inclusion - by John Linscheid

 

For Alumni of Goshen College

Open Letter from students at Goshen College to the Goshen College community addressing exclusive hiring policies. Show your support as an alumni by visiting www.gcopenletter.org and adding your name.

Pink Menno

Check out the One Voice Music Project CD

In Solidarity

The recent anti-immigrant legislation passed in Arizona... BMC's response

 

Publications

Voices of the BMC community featuring current events, theology, reflection and commentary.

The Beloved One(s): By Sarah Klaassen

 

News, upcoming events, and general announcements in a semi-monthly email. Current issue: April/May 2012

 

A blog especially for young adults.

LGBT people and Arts

-posted 1/30/12

 

Email discussion group for BMCers, our friends and family.

 

 

BMC's Video and Photo Gallery

 

Coming Events

In-Between

Finding herself on the fringes of church, Carrie Fry-Miller was once a licensed minister in the Church of the Brethren. She became licensed at a young age, just after her 18th birthday. But when she came out as a lesbian five years later, her license was revoked. It has been a painful process for her and since then she has distanced herself from the church to figure out where, how and if she still has a place within.
Writer, Director, Editor | Paul Neudorf. 13 min. 2011.

View the video

On The Male Side of Middle

A story of love, honesty and integrity, this film about female-to-male transgender Mennonite Calvin Neufeld, captures a special moment in time between him and his family. Filmed a year after he began transitioning and a year after marrying his partner Sharon, this story shows how strong a family can be when they love, care and listen to each other.
Writer, Director, Editor | Paul Neudorf. 12 min. 2011.

View the video

Coming Out Strong

Six Mennonite and Brethren individuals from Canada and the US reflect on their lives as lgbtq people within the BMC community, and one parent offers her perspective on what it means to be part of BMC. This is a wonderful resource for congregations, Sunday school classes, youth groups, parents, individuals just coming out, or anyone who would like to learn more about what it means to be part of the Brethren or Mennonite lgbtq community. 55 min. 2006.

View the video

BMC Photo Gallery

     Photos from recent BMC events

 

 

Conferences

June 18-22-BMC at COB National Young Adult Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee

July 7-11 - BMC at COB Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri (see April/May NewsNet for Information)

Connecting Families Retreat

Now also on the west coast!!

WEST: March 30-April 1, 2012 - Bridge, Oregon

EAST: April 20-22, 2012 - Reisterstown, Maryland

 

Welcoming Church Trainings

 

     
 

Who We Are

BMC provides programming, support and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families and friends in the Mennonite and Brethren traditions.

BMC Mission Statement

The mission of BMC is to cultivate an inclusive church and society and to care for the Mennonite and Brethren lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied community.

Mission and Vision Statement

Our objectives are:

  • To provide support for Mennonite and Church of the Brethren gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual people, their friends and families
  • To foster dialogue between gay and non-gay people in churches
  • To provide accurate information about human sexuality from various theological, sociological, psychological, and biblical perspectives.

Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests
P.O. Box 6300
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 343-2060
bmc@bmclgbt.org
 
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Last update: Tuesday, 15-May-2012 13:15:43 EDT