Our brothers and sisters at the Brethren Mennonite Council (BMC) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests share some wonderful resources in their Fall 2025 newsletter. Advocates of the LGBTQ+ community can utilize the resources to support the work of challenging harmful systems and proclaiming, “the sacred worth of queer, trans, and gender-expansive people connected to Mennonite and Brethren traditions.” The BMC has been doing this work since its formation in 1976, supporting LGBTQ+ members and their families in Brethren and Mennonite churches.
Below are the resources highlighted in the newsletter:
1. Resource pertaining to protecting our LGBTQ+ community members:
- Know Your Rights Guide: Airport Security
- Legal Survival Guide
- Supporting Trans Folks in Your Life: Ally Guide
- Fact sheet on the DOJ Subpoenas on Trans Youth Care - a resource for parents and advocates
- A statement from Queer Christian Leaders on U.S. v. Skrmetti
- Queering the Word Advent Preaching Workshop
- Worship & Ritual | bmclgbt
- The Queer Bible Commentary
- Pink Haven Coalition- Mutual aid relocation support.
2. Resource to aid in protecting our Immigrant communities:
- Congregational Flocking with Immigrants Toolkit: Practical tools, tips, and resources for congregations to practice flocking with people being targeted by ICE
- Congregation Network Action.
Please reach out to the Brethren Mennonite Council here if you or someone you love needs safety planning, relocation, or spiritual care in this time of increasing violence.
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