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a gay Christian's struggle to serve the church
xxiii, 227 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Chris Glaser describes his personal journey of coming out to his family, friends, church - and to himself. He tells the story of how the church reacted to his disclosure and his subsequent "uncommon" calling that led him to devote his professional life to reconciliation between the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community and the church. By openly and honestly telling his story, Glaser furthers his calling - demonstrating that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are not abstractions, but real people struggling to remain faithful. Gay Christians will recognize elements of their own stories in Glaser's narrative. And the whole church may discover its own uncommon calling to fully welcome all Christians into the family of faith.
Growing up Christian and gay -- Exploring social justice and sexuality -- Reconciling homosexuality and Christianity -- Coming out to my family -- Letting go : sacrifice and liberation -- Spirituality and ministry -- Coming out at seminary -- Coming out to the church -- Experiencing homophobia -- Beginning a ministry with gays -- Becoming a gay rights advocate within the church -- The task force to study homosexuality -- The task force recommendations and the conservative backlash -- The Presbyterian general assembly -- The Lazarus project.
Original edition published: San Francisco : Harper & Row, ©1988.
The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy was acquired as part of The Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture.