Canadian Lutheran Links

Caring Conversations
Resources offered by Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, Ontario, a Reconciling in Christ congregation of the ELCIC. Resources include the history and process for ‘caring conversations’, a process developed by the national church council of the ELCIC. “Caring Conversations” are structured ‘listening events’ during which ELCIC members gather to hear and learn from the stories of lesbian and gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Considering the Matter of Same Sex Blessings (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada)
Resources on the ELCIC website offering congregational study resources pertaining to the blessing of same gender relationships.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

North American Lutheran Links

Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM) certifies the credentials of openly GLBTQ persons for ordained word and sacrament ministry in the Lutheran churches.

Goodsoil
A network of American Lutheran organizations working together for full inclusion of LGBTQ people within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

InfoX
Distributes Lutherans Concerned information and products to Lutherans Concerned chapters, members, congregations, and other persons seeking resources.

Lutherans Concerned/North America
A ministry affirming God’s love for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canadian Ecumenical links

The Ambassador of Reconciliation ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Newmarket Ontario.
Pastor Lionel Ketola has been called and ordinaed by Holy Cross Lutheran Church to a ministry of word and sacrament, justice-making and reconciliation, to support the welcoming ministries of Lutheran congregations and to advocate for the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada.

Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble
Working for full inclusion among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the United Church of Canada.

Bretheren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests
Building community, nurturing spirituality and advocating on behalf of GLBT people within the Anabaptist tradition.

Dignity Canada
Dignity Canada Dignité is Canada’s organization of Roman Catholics who are concerned about the Catholic church's sexual theology, particularly as it pertains to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons. Dignity works in collaboration with other Catholic organizations seeking reform the Catholic church's leadership and teachings. Membership is open to all who share similar concerns.

Integrity Canada
A national network advocating for full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people within the life and ministry of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Canadian Human Rights Links

Canadians for Equal Marriage
Advocating for equal marriage in Canada.

Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (EGALE)
Advocating for equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people, and their families, across Canada.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Provides support, education and resources for families and friends and individuals who have questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity.

International Human Rights Links

The International Lesbian and Gay Association
The International Lesbian and Gay Association is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people everywhere. Founded in 1978, it now has more than 400 member organisations. Every continent and around 90 countries are represented. ILGA member groups range from small collectives to national groups and entire cities. ILGA is to this day the only international non-profit and non-governmental community-based federation focused on presenting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation as a global issue.

North American Ecumenical Links

The Shower of Stoles Project
The Shower of Stoles is a collection of over a thousand liturgical stoles and other sacred items from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons from twenty-six denominations in six countries. This extraordinary collection is displayed in hundreds of locations each year as a witness to the continued exclusion of LGBTQ persons from the life and ministries of their churches.

Soulforce           
"The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance."

Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC)
Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and history... Just as Jesus did, we are called to: do justice, show kindness, and live humbly with God. (From MCC's Statement of Vision) This Christian denomination began in 1968 and ministers among people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Out In Scripture
This resource places comments about the Bible alongside the real life experiences and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith and our allies.

Nehirim           
Nehirim is a spiritual initiative for GLBT Jews which creates innovative programming, builds community, and offers authentic, life-affirming spiritual paths for Jewish members of sexual or gender minorities.

The Centre for Lesbian and Gay Studies' Marriage Project
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies' (CLGS) Marriage Project is a resource for the general public, clergy, members of congregations, and the press. Its website provides scholarly and religious resources on marriage in the United States with the aim of promoting views of marriage that are more open, more just, and more inclusive of all citizens regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.