CLGS

CLGS is committed to providing effective education and training for faith communities on sexuality and religion. Many churches are in crisis today over issues of sexuality and gender identity. In these painful debates, religion and the interpretation of religious texts and practices often play a defining role in the status and treatment of LGBT people in religious congregations and the broader society.

Reliable information and sound education create the foundation for both religious and social change concerning LGBT issues. While the many programming initiatives at CLGS address that need for education and training, the CLGS Curriculum Project will extend the reach of the Center’s work with a multi-week educational curriculum on the Bible and congregational ministry, which will help to equip Christian faith communities to advocate for LGBT people in both religious and civic arenas. This curriculum will include multi-media components and, eventually, a Web-based follow-up course. CLGS anticipates this curriculum will be available for use in the fall of 2009.