Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
Associated with churches in the Anglican Communion
Outspoken Author(s): Liz Lightfoot Publication date: 2011 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience and Memoir/autobiography Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Journeys towards acceptance, and Pastoral issues Especially suitable for: Anglicans and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue Outspoken presents …
Just Love Author(s): Jayne Ozanne Publication date: 2018 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Inclusive Christianity, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Church of England, Evangelicals, and Those struggling to accept their sexuality or gender identity Just Love is the autobiography of Jayne Ozanne, a …
Strangers and Friends Author(s): Michael Vasey Publication date: 1995 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Church of England and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue An exploration of the …
Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham, analyses the arguments for and against the marriage of same-gender couples in the Church and concludes unequivocally that the Church of England should accept and celebrate equal marriage.
Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the theology of same-sex relationships in a Christian context. Dr Jeffrey John is Dean of St Albans.
Reasonable and Holy presents a calm, reasoned argument for why same-sexuality is part of God’s creation and takes nothing away from opposite-sex couples and institutions. It shows how the marriage of same-sex couples fits well within the Christian understanding of marriage when examined in the light of Scripture, tradition and reason.
This Far by Grace Author(s): J Neil Alexander Publication date: 2003 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Ethics, Inclusive Christianity, Pastoral issues, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Anglicans In this thoughtful and timely book, Bishop Alexander explores his journey through the theological, scriptural, and pastoral aspects …