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Resources

This page contains links to organizations and other sources to help educate yourself and others so that we can all advocate for inclusion for those who are LGBTQ+. The lists and resources provided are not comprehensive. If you have other organizations or resources you think should be included, please reach out to our Designer of NextGen and Inclusiveness Ministries.

Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Youth

LGBTQ+ youth are at a higher risk of attempting suicide than their cisgender or straight peers. The good news is that this is preventable. Visit the Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org) for more information on how to help prevent LGBTQ+ teen suicide. We also recommend reading their 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ+ Mental Health (click here) to understand the statistics and risk factors that may increase a queer teen's likelihood of attempting or considering suicide.

TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386 (LGBTQ+ Operated)

TransLifeline: 877-565-8860 (Transgender Operated)

 

Everyday Inclusion

Looking for ways to incorporate inclusion in your ministry everyday? Click here to view our "Everyday Inclusion" videos for short and simple ways to be more inclusive to LGBTQ+ people in your ministry everyday!

 

Resource Library

Click here to visit the resource library for an updated list of videos & articles to help you on your journey to being a better ally and being welcoming and affirming to LGBTQ+ people in your ministries.

 

Guides

Check out the following guides put together by NextGen & Inclusiveness Ministries to be used in your ministry context:

Recommend Books:


Whether you're looking for books for a study or to share with LGBTQ+ members in your congregation, there is a selection for you! Check out a few of our recommendations below:

"Transforming" by Austen Hartke

"God and the Gay Christian" by Matthew Vines

"Welcoming and Affirming" by Leigh Finke

"Queerfully and Wonderfully Made" by Leigh Finke

 

LGBTQ+ Organizations by State

Devotional Series


Mountain Sky Devoted with Pride (Visit the archive here)

  • A June 2021 Pride Devotional Series created by 2SLGBTQ+ clergy and laity and their allies throughout the Mountain Sky Conference and beyond! “Devoted with PRIDE,” these devotions offer a rich diversity of perspectives for how our faith can call us into a better understanding of ourselves and into better allyship and relationship with 2SLGBTQ+ folks in our midst. 

"Where True Love Is" & other series by Suzanne Dewitt Hall (Visit here)

Wear Your Pride for Mountain Sky!
 

UMC Cross and flame with a rainbow pattern behind. Text reads "united methodists: love knows no limits"

Elizabeth Burg has designed a 2022 Pride logo and attire for all wanting to celebrate Pride in Mountain Sky! Anyone can purchase a t-shirt, cup, hat, or children's attire through the link below. There are multiple colors and options to choose from, and 100% of the proceeds go to the TrevorProject, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people.

CLICK HERE to wear your Pride!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the TrevorProject.