Elizabeth O'Conner's classic Call to Commitment told of the remarkable renewing of the Church of the Saviour in Washington, D.C. This present volume continues the story of the prototype of the Church of the Saviour in Washington, D.C. and its innovative ministries. The author writes of the church's vital balance of engagement with self, God, and others ("journey inward"), and of how it proceeds from this solid base of involvement with the needs of the greater community ("the journey outward").

Journey Inward, Journey Outward

O'Connor, Elizabeth

Religion & Spirituality

Harpercollins

Calling for the creation of a viable Christian community, O'Connor's impassioned letters consider many of the complex issues facing Christians today, including leadership, authority, separation, dependence, independence, and the role of money in the Christian community

Letters to Scattered Pilgrims

Our Many Selves

Whale Fall: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Pantheon

The Gay Baby Boom: The Psychology of Gay Parenthood

The gay and lesbian community is experiencing a baby boom. Advances in gay rights coupled with increased availability of alternative reproduction techniques have led to an unprecedented number of openly gay and lesbian parents. Estimates are that between 6 and 14 million children in the United States are being raised by at least one parent who is gay. Yet, very little is known about how gay or lesbian headed families function, or whether they differ in any relevant ways from families headed by straight parents. Written by two developmental psychologists, The Gay Baby Boom reports the findings of The Gay and Lesbian Family Study, the largest national assessment of gay and lesbian headed families. By asking participants detailed questions about the way they parent, the authors are able to describe for the first time exactly what takes place within gay and lesbian headed families across the county. Traditional research has tended to assume that there is something uniquely different and potentially psychologically damaging about children being raised by gays. The authors draw on their data to show these fears unfounded.

Self-Help

Johnson, Suzanne

NYU Press

The exercises and meditative materials that make up this unusual book are designed specifically to help you identify your God-given gifts and to encourage you to use those gifts creatively in the world. Read EIGHTH DAY OF CREATION in one sitting or study it a little at a time, over a period of weeks, letting the words of great writers and thinkers stimulate your own thoughts and prayers. Once you've read it, you'll find yourself returning to it again and again for insight and encouragement as you continue the exciting process of becoming all God created you to be.

Eighth Day of Creation: Gifts and Creativity

Word Books, Publisher

Word Books

Search for Silence

W. Publishing Group

Christian Books & Bibles

Innisfree Pr

Raising a child is overwhelming, thrilling, exhausting, terrifying, and joyous--and all at the same time. In addition to the adjustments that any new parents must make, lesbian mothers face numerous special questions and concerns. From "coming out" to your child to coping with the pressures of trying to be a lesbian super-mom, this wise and reassuring book offers information and support for women forging a new path in what it means to be a family. The authors are uniquely qualified for the task as expert developmental psychologists who are also coparenting two young daughters. With clarity and wit, they offer helpful advice on what kids need to know, and at what age; how to help them respond to questions and teasing from peers; ways to foster sensitivity in relatives, teachers, and others; how to talk to teens about their own developing sexuality; how parenting affects couple relationships; and much more. Chapters are packed with the insights and experiences of lesbians who have come to be parents in a variety of ways. Also included are listings of useful web sites, publications, and other resources. Winner--Best Parenting Book, ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards

For Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping Your Family Grow Up Happy, Healthy, and Proud

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Johnson, Suzanne M.

Psychology & Counseling

The Guilford Press

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