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BOOKS BY CHRIS GLASER: LGBT & CHRISTIAN, GENERAL INTEREST "Sexuality and spirituality are not opposing forces, as is frequently supposed. Instead, both draw us into relationship. Both our sexual and spiritual powers are holy, and therefore both may be profaned. The integrity of our sexual and spiritual powers is called the soul." -- Coming Out to God. Whether gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or straight, this is a truth we may discern through reflection and discover through experience. Though I recognize that there are many spiritual paths, I reflect and write on this and other themes as a Christian. My books reveal that biblical stories and sayings offer rich metaphors and sacred truths of the spiritual life. My books are also full of present-day stories of my own and others that may inform and influence the reader's spiritual quest as well. Take a look at the following descriptions and see which one might work best for you. –Chris |
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As My Own
Soul: The Blessing of Same-Gender Marriage Seabury Press, 2009 Ever wonder why marriage for same-gender couples generates such passion? Why is it so important to gay and lesbian people? And why is it felt as an attack on “traditional” marriage by others? Writing accessibly for the general reader, author Chris Glaser narrows it down—first to taboos around sexuality, then to taboos around the sacred. Click for full summary. Also available on Kindle. |
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Uncommon Calling - A
Gay Christian’s Struggle to Serve the Church Original Publisher - Harper & Row (1988) New Edition Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (1996) The new edition includes photographs for the first time. It is both Chris Glaser's story as one of the few openly gay candidates for ordination in the church in the 1970’s, as well as the story of one denomination (the Presbyterian Church) struggling with the issue. Look Inside! at Amazon. |
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Come Home! Reclaiming
Spirituality and Community as Gay Men and Lesbians Original Publisher - Harper & Row 1990 New Edition Publisher - Chi Rho Press The new edition includes five additional chapters. The book helps gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to find meaning in Christian spirituality, leading readers through five spiritual movements with chapters such as “Practicing Safer Spirit,” “Celebrating Gay and Lesbian Pride,” and “Turning the Church Upside Down.” Read reviews at Chi Rho Press. |
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Coming Out to God - Prayers
for Lesbians and Gay Men, Their Families and Friends Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (1991) This book of sixty prayers includes an introduction describing the relationship of sexuality and spirituality. The prayers are divided in three sections: “Created in God’s Image,” “Called as Community,” and “Citizens of a Commonwealth.” Look Inside! at Amazon. |
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The Word Is Out - Daily
Reflections on the Bible for Lesbians and Gay Men Publisher - Harper San Francisco (1994) New Edition Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (1996) A 365-daily devotional divided into monthly themes blending the Christian year with gay and lesbian concerns. Each day begins with a scripture verse, followed by a brief meditation and prayer or affirmation. Look Inside! at Amazon. The entire Spanish edition is available online (PDF). |
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Coming Out as Sacrament Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (1998) Coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or as a supporter of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people is viewed as a holy, sacramental act in which God’s presence may be visible to those with “eyes of faith.” Using cultural critic René Girard’s concept of the scapegoat mechanism, the deeper religious roots of both Jesus’ sacrifice and our own “living sacrifice” are explored and critiqued. The theme of coming out in the Bible is demonstrated as yet another method of re-viewing scripture in our own experience. The book concludes with seven rites for the soul for individual or group use. Look Inside! at Amazon. |
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Reformation of the Heart:
Seasonal Meditations by a Gay Christian With a Scripture Index Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (2001) In these meditations for the church year, Chris Glaser continues his tradition of writing meaningful meditations for all Christians from the perspective of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. He begins where the Christian story and calendar begin, with Advent and Christmas, reflecting on how Jesus was influenced by his spiritual ancestors and family. For Epiphany, in addition to Christian understandings of the season, Glaser explores epiphanies that are unexpected manifestations of the sacred in our lives. In the Lenten meditations, he describes the necessity of reforming oneself as one reforms the church. "Where does one start?" he asks. "With prayer." This book has become an important seasonal resource. Look Inside! at Amazon |
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Troy Perry: Pastor and
Prophet Publisher - Metropolitan Community Churches; 1st edition (2005) Compiled by Chris Glaser, this hard-bound coffee table book explores the life and ministry of Rev. Troy D. Perry, founder of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) and gay rights activist. Complete with full-color photographs, the book includes Perry's historic contributions to the international human rights for LGBT persons. |
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The Final Deadline: What Death Has Taught Me about Life Morehouse Publishing, 2010 “Too often we postpone life, as if there were no deadline.” As a writer, Chris Glaser experiences deadlines as friendly reminders that something has to be accomplished by a given time. Glaser views death as The Final Deadline, one that insists we “get it” or “get it done”—whatever “it” is—during our lifetimes. Glaser views Death as an inscrutable and even stern Zen master ready to teach us, a spiritual director eager to inspire us, a soul-friend reminding us that our lifespan has sacred worth. Glaser writes movingly of the deaths that have shaped his soul through assassination, murder, suicide, accident, divorce, illness, and AIDS. All may open readers’ hearts to their own discoveries facing The Final Deadline. Click here for more details and others’ comments. Also available on Kindle. |
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Unleashed-The Wit and
Wisdom of Calvin the Dog Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (1998) Calvin, a mixed breed refugee from the Atlanta Humane Society, waxes philosophical “On Collars,” “On Being Close to the Ground,” “On Going to Church,” “On the Edible Complex,” and a host of other topics, revealing his good sense and instinct, as well as a dry dog food wit. Canine translation by Chris Glaser, and accompanied by wonderful illustrations from Jim Kelley. Click here to read excerpts, see illustrations, and browse Calvin's picture gallery. Buy it at Amazon. |
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Communion of Life - Meditations
for the New Millennium Publisher - Westminster John Knox Press (1999) This meditation book is written for those who want to avoid the trappings of religion as they discern a spiritual path. Using the ancient mythological premise that everything consists of the “communion of life” -- the blending of Earth, Air, Water, and Fire -- these twelve cycles of four meditations, one on each element, are accompanied by beautiful color photographs from National Geographic photographers. Look Inside! at Amazon. |
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Henri's Mantle: 100 Meditations
on Nouwen's Legacy The Spanish edition, Meditando con Henri Nouwen, available at Editorial Epifanía. |
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