faith ally materials

If you're looking for a place where you can start your ally of faith journey, these publications from Straight for Equality and PFLAG National are a great place to start. Whether you need to understand what being an ally means or if you're already an ally looking for ways to engage others in the discussion, there's something for you.

Click on the link next to each publication or resource name to download the publications as a PDF for free! Many items are also available in print through the PFLAG National Bookstore. If you have any questions please email [email protected].

Resources

the guide to being a straight ally (fourth edition)

This guide will help you understand how allies fit in the effort to achieve equality for all. Learn more about what it means to be an ally and get some great tips and tools to being more supportive of your LGBTQ+, friends, family, and colleagues. (Also available at the PFLAG National Bookstore!)

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straight for equality in faith communities

The challenge of finding ways to be an ally and a person of faith remains one of the biggest barriers for people when it comes to expressing support for their LGBTQ+ friends and family. This publication will help readers examine what it means to be an ally of faith, hear the stories of other allies who have taken a similar journey, get suggestions for how to work past barriers, and find out specific ways to be an ally in your faith community. (Also available at the PFLAG National Bookstore!)

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Faith in Our Families

Discovering that a loved one is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is LGBTQ+. This also includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for. (Also available at the PFLAG National Bookstore!)

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