Film and DVDs

Reconciling Voices DVD This friendly video introduces the Reconciling movement, shares personal stories and testimonies of welcoming advocates, and recommends first steps for a community discussing full inclusion. Divided into three sections, this DVD includes: “Reconciling Journeys,” “Testimony of a Young Methodist,” and “Bishop Speaks Up.”

Coming Out – Coming In: Faith, Identity and Belonging DVD This 30-minute documentary gives voice to gay and lesbian Christians who have struggled to reconcile faith with orientation. Useful for congregations, study groups, Sunday School classes to provide a launching point for safe and productive dialogue. Study guide is included.

Justice and Joy: RMN Convocation 2009 DVDs Worship, Learn and Celebrations include: DELIGHT in community embracing justice and joy for all God’s children; BRIDGE diversities of race, sex, culture, gender identity, nation and continent; CELEBRATE moments marking 25 years of reconciling ministry; NURTURE Christian spirituality and discipleship; TRANSFORM our church and world into the full expression of Christ’s love. Relive this inspiring event with the RMN Convocation DVD’s.
Disc #1 – Worship Fri. evening & Sat. morning – Vince Cervantes & Drew Phoenix preachers
Disc #2 – Worship Sun. & Mon. morning – Eunice Iliya & Grant Hagiya
Disc #3 – Bible Studies with Elaine Heath
Disc #4 – Intersections Plenary with Erin Hawkins & Barbara Isaacs
Disc #5 – Marriage Equality Plenary with Evan Wolfson & Roland Stringfellow
Disc #6 – Global Connections Plenary with Daniel Arichea, Araceli Ezzatti & Eunice Iliya
Disc #7 – Silver Anniversary Celebration & Awards
Option #8: Complete Set

Faith, Hope, Love: RMN Convocation 2007 DVDs Watch the Worship, Bible Study and Plenary Sessions from Vanderbilt!
Disc #1 Worship Thursday & Friday
Disc #2 Worship Saturday & Sunday
Disc #3 Bible Studies Thursday & Friday
Disc #4 Bible Studies Saturday & Sunday
Disc #5 Plenary Sessions
Option #6 Complete Set

Hearts on Fire: RMN Convocation 2005 DVDs Watch the Worship, Bible Study and Bishops’ Plenary from Lake Junaluska!
Disc #1 Worship Friday and Saturday
Disc #2 Worship Sunday and Monday
Disc #3 All Four Bible Studies
Disc #4 Bishops Plenary
Option #5 Complete Set

For the Bible Tells Me So

Through the experiences of five American families, film-goers can discover how Christians reconcile their faith with having a gay child. The 2007 film also features such respected authorities as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Peter Gomes of Harvard, and Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg, who act as guides through the complexities of the issue. For the Bible Tells Me So is the brainchild of filmmaker Daniel Karslake, who wrote, produced, and directed the documentary. Karslake’s journey to conceiving the film began during his stint as an award-winning producer for In the Life, PBS’s acclaimed news magazine documenting the gay experience. In 1998, he produced the program’s first story on Christianity and homosexuality, featuring Rev. Irene Monroe, a lesbian theologian at Harvard University.