This is part of an ongoing informational and discussion series by Metropolitan Community Churches that advance this topic among clergy and churches from any denomination. All are invited to attend! Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline and Malachi Grennell are the authors of an exciting blog about sex, bodies, and spirit (sexbodiessspirit.net), and they Read more
Over the past year, MCC has witnessed a renewal regarding the intersection of sexuality and spirituality. First, they enjoyed the online symposium in fall 2015, followed by monthly discussions, and then they experienced a stimulating workshop at the MCC General Conference 2016. They are now delighted to announce an ongoing informational and discussion series that Read more
What Has Ferguson to do With Faith? Developing Queer Theological Solidarity with Black Lives Matter This webinar presented a multi-modal approach to showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and transgender people of color using sermons, letters, prayers, and litanies as well as petitions and bible/book studies that Read more
Learn more about Homosexuality & the Bible: My First Time by Brian G. Murphy on QueerTheology.com Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this Read more
Recordings are available of the academic paper and panel presentations. Register for ALL of the conference videos by clicking here ($100 USD total). Or, you can register for only those sessions you wish to view by clicking the links below ($20 USD each). Opening Panel: Where Have We Been? Read more
We will ask and attempt to answer the questions: from where did the sex-negative ideas, feelings and beliefs come that have shaped so much of Christianity’s belief and teaching for the past 2,000 years? Was this God’s intention? Is this really what the Bible teaches? Is Jesus responsible for this? Read more
In this presentation, we explore what constitutes biological gender, gender role and gender identity. We will look at the extraordinary diversity that exists in aspects of gender previously assumed to be categorical and immutable. We will show how and why confusion about these different aspects of gender continue and how Read more
The Religious Institute works in collaboration with the Office of Formation and Leadership Development of Metropolitan Community and this course meets the MCC requirement for Sexuality Studies “I have greatly enjoyed this course: the way it took on the subject honestly and openly, the resources provided, Read more