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We are committed to making the CLGS website the pre-eminent online location for resources at the intersection of sexuality and religion, especially for the many concerns shared by LGBTQ-identified and allied communities. Late in 2008 we undertook a major re-design of the website, including more cross-referenced resources for our three constituencies: students and scholars, faith communities, and activists. The following list offers quick links and pointers to the latest additions to this website.

Expanding Marriage Project (June 2009)

Marriage is about more than just contracts; it's about families. This Pride Month, CLGS is expanding and renaming it's online marriage project: The CLGS Marriage and Family Project. This is especially important in light of the alarming number of states with restrictive laws on adoption and parenting. We're also more resources, commentaries, bibliographies, and links for the marriage equality struggle. Visit the Marriage and Family Project often!

Mollenkott, Glaser, Spahr Archives Collections (May 2009)

The CLGS Archives Project is an expanding resource for scholars and activists alike. CLGS is proud to help preserve the records of important LGBT pioneers and organizations. Check out the latest additions to this archival collection from Virginia Ramey Mollenkott, Janie Spahr, and Chris Glaser.

Marcella Althaus-Reid Award (April 2009)

To honor the pioneering spirit of a leading Latin American liberation, feminist, and queer theologian -- Marcella Althaus-Reid -- CLGS established a student essay award in her name. Read more about Professor Althaus-Reid and the first two award recipients by clicking on the link above. Read Jay Johnson's commentary on her life and work here.

AART Blog: Tongues Untied (March 2009)

To help foster great conversation, sharing of ideas and strategies, and building community, a new blogging site for the African American Roundtable (AART) was created by the Rev. Irene Monroe, the AART Coordinator. Read and join the conversation today!

Eulogy for Michael Mendiola by Mary Tolbert (February 2009)

On the occasion of Prof. Mendiola's memorial service, February 1, 2009, Mary Tolbert, the Founding Executive Director of CLGS offered a eulogy; the transcript can be found here.

Is Marriage a "Must" or a "Bust" (February 2009)

Transcript of a plenary address given by Marvin M. Ellison during the OutFront Phoenix conference in June 2007.

Divided We Fall (February 2009)

CLGS Commentary by the Rev. Dr. Jay Emerson Johnson, CLGS Senior Director, Academic Reseach & Resources.

In Memoriam: Michael Mendiola (February 2009)

CLGS was deeply saddened by the death of Michael Meniola, a prophetic voice that helped to establish CLGS in 2000. 

LGBT Activism as Ministry (January 2009)

Transcript of an address offered by the Rev. Rebecca Voelkel of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force during a CLGS luncheon at PSR's annual Earl Lectures conference.