The mark of an inclusive society is one in which all persons are open, welcoming, fully accepting, and supporting of all other persons, enabling them to participate fully in the life of the church, the community, and the world.  — The UMC Book of Discipline


This website contains two tools to help you Rethink Inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the Church.

An on-line tutorial for individual users

This tutorial will address your questions such as Why is full inclusion important? What does the United Methodist Church really say about inclusiveness and LGBT people? And What can I do to make a difference?

A curriculum to facilitate dialogue

This curriculum for adult or older youth classes or small groups includes complete lesson plans with a variety of learning activities, brief video discussion starters, a leader's guide, and handouts—all downloadable from this Web site. Biblical principles frame the issues of justice and inclusion and inspire participants to take action to transform our Church and our world into the full expression of Christ's inclusive love. More...