A quick reference guide for resources that may be useful in helping your faith community learn about transgender issues.

While the church was looking the other way, gender issues became much more complex, and as a consequence, much of the debate within church walls is increasingly irrelevant to the realities with which individuals are struggling.

Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities is based on the contributions of transgender people, their families and clergy. Drawing on a wide array of personal experiences, religious and cultural analysis, and diverse faith journeys, it will empower people of faith with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform their communities and congregations into welcoming environments. PDF is free online.

This 44-page guide provides comprehensive information, advice and words of support for parents of teens and young adults who have come out as trans. Available in a free PDF or by hard-copy ($10).

Important resource tailored especially for children of transgender parents.

Opening the Door, which is based on years of personal and professional experience within LGBT organizations, makes the case for full inclusion at every level of an organization. It examines the need for genuine, consistent advocacy for inclusion of gender identity and expression in policies, programs, legislative stances and public positions, and explores critical issues such as understanding the transgender experience and the role of an ally, how to address staffing issues, dealing with prejudice and ways to further outreach. The voices of LGBT leaders discussing real-life experiences with transgender inclusion are found throughout the guide.

September 2000 - Special Issue: What is Transgender?

20 minute primer, available on-line.

A Time to Seek offers a concise review of current sociological, public health and scientific data, and considers key Scriptural passages in light of contemporary understandings of sexual and gender diversity. Addresses both sexual and gender diversity from a multi-faith perspective. PDF is free online.

December 2006 article about gender variant children.

Interview of Joanne Herman and Diego Sanchez about what it means to be transgender, 6/21/06 (part 2 of 2). 4 minutes.

Interview of Joanne Herman and Diego Sanchez about what it means to be transgender, 6/21/06 (part 1 of 2). 7 minutes.