Title: We Were Baptized Too - Claiming God's Grace for Lesbians and Gays Author: Marilyn Bennett Alexander and James Preston Published by: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996 ISBN: 0-664-25628-7 [trade paperback, 139 pages]
Within the liturgy, congregations pledge to accept, love, forgive, and nurture the newly baptized member. The church, however, often lives out this covenant selectively, forcing its gay/lesbian members into silence, alienation, and doubt. We Were Baptized Too challenges the church to take seriously its understanding of Baptism and Communion as a means of grace, justice, and liberation."This practical and powerful book belongs on every church library shelf and should be read by every minister. It's time the church recognized that gay and lesbian Christians aren't strangers 'out there' somewhere, but they are our beloved sisters and brothers in Christ." - Marjorie Procter-Smith, Associate Professor of Liturgy and Worship, Perkins School of Theology
"A very useful and important book for congregations to read as they study issues of inclusivity, vocation, fidelity, and justice. It would also be a helpful book for judicatory officials to discuss together as they work to understand the meaning of ordination and the power of God's call to people from diverse perspectives and orientations." - Christie Cozad Neuger, Associate Professor of Pastoral Counseling and Pastoral Theology, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
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