Uncommon Calling: A Gay Christian's Struggle to Serve the Church
In this book, Chris Glaser describes his personal journey of coming out to his family, friends, church--and to himself. He tells the story of how the church reacted to his disclosure and his subsequent "uncommon" calling that led him to devote his professional life to reconciliation between the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community and the church. By openly and honestly telling his story, Glaser furthers his calling--demonstrating that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are not abstractions, but...
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Chris Glaser describes his personal journey of coming out to his family, friends, church - and to himself. He tells the story of how the church reacted to his disclosure and his subsequent "uncommon" calling that led him to devote his professional life to reconciliation between the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community and the church. By openly and honestly telling his story, Glaser furthers his calling - demonstrating that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are not abstractions, but real people struggling to remain faithful. Gay Christians will recognize elements of their own stories in Glaser's narrative. And the whole church may discover its own uncommon calling to fully welcome all Christians into the family of faith.
Foreword to the First EditionIntroduction to the First EditionPreface to the Westminster John Knox Edition1Growing Up Christian and Gay: (Baltimore, June 1976, and Los Angeles, 1950-1970)12Exploring Social Justice and Sexuality: (Los Angeles, 1970-1972)143Reconciling Homosexuality and Christianity: (Los Angeles, Summer and Fall 1972)314Coming Out to My Family: (Los Angeles, November 1972)475Letting Go: Sacrifice and Liberation: (Los Angeles, December 1972-August 1973)616Spirituality and Ministry: (New Haven, Fall 1973)717Coming Out at Seminary: (New Haven, Winter-Spring 1974)858Coming Out to the Church: (Los Angeles, Summer 1974)1019Experiencing Homophobia: (New Haven, Fall 1974-Spring 1975)11010Beginning a Ministry with Gays: (Philadelphia, Fall 1975-Spring 1976)12111Becoming a Gay Rights Advocate within the Church: (Baltimore, Philadelphia, and West Hollywood, Summer 1976)13912The Task Force to Study Homosexuality: (October 1976-February 1978)15013The Task Force Recommendations and the Conservative Backlash: (Summer 1977-Spring 1978)16614The Presbyterian General Assembly: (San Diego, May 1978)18915The Lazarus Project: (West Hollywood, August 1977-January 1987)207Epilogue: (Atlanta, Georgia, January 1996)219
