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The materials include documentary and video options, Bible study lesson plans and devotionals for inclusion, worship and liturgical resources, discussion starters for equality in marriage, and guidance for coming out to parents and faith communities. It also covers spirituality and theology perspectives, along with health and wholeness advocacy materials and supportive study guides for youth and congregations.","Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender  \nRESOURCES and PUBLICATIONS  \nCall Me Malcolm  \nA 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](www. CallMeMalcolm.com or) call the Health & Wholeness Office at 866-822-8224, ext. 3218. WCMCMM.  \nCircle of Grace: Affirming the Ministries of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Christians  \nThis set of nine Bible study lesson plans and devotional resources enable congregations to rediscover the biblical basis for inclusion.  \nEP320. $8.  \nComing Out to Parents: A Two-way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents Mary V. Borhek The book explores the many fears and uncertainties of lesbians and gay men, offering helpful suggestions, and guides their parents through the natural feelings of grief and loss, leading them to a deeper love of their child. 0957-0. $16.  \nComing Out Young and Faithful  \nLeanne McCall Tigert and Timothy Brown, eds.  \nLesbian, gay, bi, transgender, and questioning teens describe their experiences in the church. Includes information and resources for ministry with and advocacy on behalf of LGBT youth and young adults. 1414-0. $3.  \nCourage to Love: Liturgies for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community  \nGeoffrey Duncan  \nAn exceptional collection of worship and liturgical resources inclusive of and sensitive to the needs of the LGBT community.  \n1468-X. $6.90.  \nEqual Marital Rights for Same Gender Couples  \nA discussion starter packet for local churches engaging in dialogue about securing equality under the law for same gender couples.  \nFree download available [at ](at www.ucc.org/justice/equal.htm)[www.ucc.org/justice/equal.htm](at www.ucc.org/justice/equal.htm).  \nWCMEMR. $12  \nThe Essential Gay Mystics  \nAndrew Harvey, ed.  \nA collection of LGBT spiritual readings, from the Greeks and Romans, American Indians, the Far East, the Persian Sufi, from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. 1443-4. $18.  \nExile or Embrace?  \nCongregations Discerning Their  \nResponse to Lesbian and Gay Christians  \nMahan Siler  \nA small-group resource for congregational outreach to LGBT members as well as those outside the church. 1630-5. $14.  \nFor Another Flock: Daily Advent and Christmas Meditations for Gay and Lesbian Christians  \nJeffrey Lea  \nAdvent and Christmas meditations for the LGBT community. 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