LGBTQIA+ Strategy Group Response to Executive Order on Gender
Shared by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT, on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy Group This executive order directs federal agencies to recognize only two sexes – male and female. In the UMC, as we celebrate the arrival of a more inclusive Book of Discipline following on from the General Conference […]
Announcing the Cal-Pac Queer Story Collection Project
by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT Following the historic General Conference this year, the General Commission on Archives and History has announced an effort to compile a history of LGBTQIA+ people and their experiences as United Methodists over the last 52 years. After the Special Called General Conference of 2019, […]
General Conference Reflection: The room where it happened
by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT General Conference has been a ride through every single emotion I have ever felt and some new ones I didn’t even know existed! To say the Holy Spirit has been active is the biggest understatement I have ever made – she has to be […]
THE LATEST
RESOURCES
01. CURRENT RESOURCES
- The Methodist Church Inclusive Language Guide (PDF)
- HIV/AIDS Task Force: Strength for the Journey Retreats
- LGBTQ & Addiction (Granite Recovery Centers)
- Pride Worship Service (June 2020)
- Guide within Ministry with LGBTQ+ Youth
- 2019 Listening Posts
03. CONTACT
Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes
Director of Justice & Compassion EMT
626.568.7356 | dbarnes@