LGBTQIA+ Resources
Below is a sampling of online and print resources. Feel free to contact ELPC staff if you have additional questions.
Biblical Interpretation
- More Light Presbyterians: www.mlp.org/biblical-interpretation
- The Bible, Jesus and Homosexuality by Jack Rogers
- Bible, Gender, Sexuality by James Brownson
- Frequently Asked Questions about Sexuality, the Bible & the Church: Plain Talk About Tough Issues by Ted A. Smith
- Hate Thy Neighbor: How the Bible is Misused to Condemn Homosexuality by Linda Patterson
Coming Out
- More Light Presbyterians: www.mlp.org/coming-out
- Coming Out Spiritually: The Next Step by Christian de la Huerta
Local Resources
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/LGBTQ/resources.aspx
- Pittsburgh Equality Center: http://www.pghequalitycenter.org/
- P-FLAG Pittsburgh: www.pflagpgh.org
- Persad Center: www.persadcenter.org
Marriage
- More Light Presbyterians: www.mlp.org/marriage-equality
- The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage by Mark Achtemeier
- God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines
- God Believes in Love by Gene Robinson
Mental/Behavioral Health
- Mercy Behavioral Health-Pittsburgh: www.mercybehavioral.org
- Persad Center: www.persadcenter.org
- Warmline Peer Support and Advocacy Network: www.peer-support.org
National Resources
- College Guide for LGBTQ Students: www.bestcolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-student-guide/
- LGBTQ Students and College Affordability: www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-college-resources/
- Gay for Good: www.gayforgood.org
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educational Network: www.glsen.org
- Human Rights Campaign: www.hrc.com
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Intelligent LGBTQ+ College Resource Guide: https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/
- National Gay & Lesbian Task Force: www.thetaskforce.org
- P-FLAG: www.community.pflag.org
- Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders: www.sageusa.org
- Understanding Bullying and Cyberbullying: www.onlineschools.org/student-bullying-guide
Physical Health and HIV/AIDS
- More Light Presbyterians: www.mlp.org/hivaids
- National Institute on Health: www.nlm.nih.gov
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Oar Health – LGBTQ+ Addiction Support Resources: https://www.oarhealth.com/resources/resources-for-addiction-recovery-in-the-lgbtq-community
- Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force: www.patf.org
- Shepherd Wellness Community: www.swconline.org
- The Color of Light Daily Devotions for People Living with AIDS by Perry Tilleraas
The Church, Religion, and Spirituality
- Covenant Network of Presbyterians: www.covnetpres.org
- Gay Christian Network: www.gaychristian.net
- Integrity USA Episcopal: www.integrityusa.org
- More Light Presbyterians: www.mlp.org
- Reconciling Ministries Lutheran: www.rmnetwork.org
- The Reformation Project: https://reformationproject.org/
- That All May Freely Serve: www.tamfs.org
- Trevor Project: www.TheTrevorProject.org
- A Time to Embrace by William Stacy Johnson
- Bible, Gender, Sexuality by James Brownson
- In the Eye of the Storm by Gene Robinson
- Reconciling Journey: A Devotional Workbook for Lesbian and Gay Christians by Michal Anne Pepper
- Transgender Good News by Pat Conover
For additional resources, please contact Wil Forrest, LGBTQIA+ Ministry coordinator, at Wil@coh.net or at 412.441.3800 x218.