Stop Homophobia in the Churches!

Welcome to SCM’s Queer & Christian campaign!

In 2006, the Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) launched a four-year national campaign to support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth - in and out of the churches.

We invite all students - from whatever background - to join the campaign, which offers resources, Bible studies, national gatherings and other creative materials to get our message out.

Click here to join in the Queer and Christian Without Contradiction Forum

RESOURCES

• NEW! Queer Bible Studies Resource
  Five group bible studies from students across Canada on spirituality and sexuality

• Stop Homophobia in the Churches Pamphlet
  This controversial pamphlet looks at the scripture used falsely to justify homophobia, and calls for affirmation

• Campaign Launch Statement
  Following SCM being awarded a $100,000 grant from the Liberty Hill Foundation’s Queer Youth Fund

• Blog: Canadian University Queer Services Conference
  SCM attended this campus LGBTQ weekend in Manitoba

• SCM’s Anti-Oppression Covenant
  We frame our work on LGBTQ issues within our approach to anti-oppression, recognizing that homophobia/transphobia are intimately linked to racism, classism, sexism, ableism and all forms of oppression

• Resolution on Sexuality & Homophobia
  This 1990 statement underlines the importance of recognizing the holiness of healthy sexuality

LGBTQ FAITH COMMUNITIES

Eastern Orthodox:

• Axios (Eastern & Orthodox)

Evangelical Protestant

• Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
• Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests (Mennonite)
• Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance (Christian Church/Disciples of Christ)
• Rainbow Baptists
• Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (Evangelical/Protestant)

Mainline Protestant

• Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble (United Church)
• Integrity Canada (Anglican/Episcopal)
• Lutherans Concerned in Canada (North America site)
• More Light Presbyterians

Roman Catholic

• Dignity (Roman Catholic)
  

ACTIVISM & RESISTANCE

• Soulfource (‘Freedom for LGBT people from religious & political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance’)

READINGS

• Whosoever (An online magazine for GLBT Christians)
• GayChurch.org (‘An affirming gay Christian (GLBT) site dedicated to building ALL the Body of Christ in Love’)

COMING SOON

This site will eventually host a variety of resources to combat homophobia and heterosexism, engage and explore our faith, and work for liberation.

Contact us if you have ideas or want support or resources!

We hope to offer on this site:

• Links to queer/allied organizations
• Anti-Oppression resources connecting diverse issues of oppression and liberation
• Downloads - our well-known Stop Homophobia pamphlets, now updated and redesigned and our brand-new bible study resource booklet
• Stickers & buttons
• Community forums
• Support

This four-year campaign is made possible by a generous grant from the Liberty Hill Foundation.