Preface
Introduction
SESSION 1: The World Yearns for ASSURANCE
SESSION 2: The World Yearns for CONNECTION
SESSION 3: The World Yearns for COVENANT IN COMMUNITY
SESSION 4: The World Yearns for EMPOWERMENT
SESSION 5: The World Yearns for MUTUALITY
SESSION 6: The World Yearns for RESPECT
SESSION 7: The World Yearns for LOVE
SESSION 8: The World Yearns for PLEASURE
SESSION 9: The World Yearns for WHOLENESS
SESSION 10: The World Yearns for MYSTERY
HEIDI J. A. CARTER currently serves as the Lay Minister Associate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Ms. Carter has served numerous task forces in the Episcopal Church regarding human sexuality. With more than 25 years of experience in Christian formation focused on youth and adults, she is a past president of Forma and once diocesan formation leader. She also serves as the Director of Consultant Services for LeaderResources. MARCUS GEORGE HALLEY serves as College Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. A 2015 graduate of the School of Theology at Sewanee: the University of the South, he has returned to his alma mater to pursue a Doctor of Ministry, focusing his studies on liturgy and discipleship as the seedbed for revival and renewal. His vocational interests lie at the intersection of mission, liturgy, discipleship, and justice. He lives in Stratford, CT.
"The topics of both faith and sexuality are center-most with young
adults. These Are Our Bodies for Young Adults is an excellent
resource that provides a comprehensive, yet very approachable
step-by-step process that both engages and educates young adults
about human sexuality in the context of their faith. This book is
an incredibly valuable resource for anyone walking with young
adults as they discern who they are as God's beloved."
––The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, Bishop, Episcopal Church in
Minnesota"Carter and Halley have produced a curriculum that is not
shy. Young adults carry background noise from churches and cultures
about sexuality, and the authors are refreshingly frank in their
assessment. At the same time this curriculum creates a sense of
spaciousness. They make room for diverse experiences and
expressions of sexuality and gender, and room for biblical and
soulful reflection. Young adults today hunger for the honest
conversations this resource could bring about."
––The Reverend Mike Angell, Rector, Episcopal Church of the Holy
Communion, St. Louis, Missouri"The beautiful consistency and
clarity provided in the Leader Guide and the Participant Book offer
participants an entry for sharing and listening for the love of God
while talking about sexuality. College students in my ministry
reported feeling released from the shame that had previously
existed in conversations related to sex and faith. I commend Heidi
and Marcus for this wonderful resource!"
––Myra B. Garnes, Canon for Youth and Young Adults, Episcopal
Diocese of Long Island"This is a wonderfully written discussion
guide for anyone wanting to begin conversations with young adults
about our bodies as sacred, holy, and life-giving vessels. It
presents topics that are important to all of us, but in particular
to young adults as continue to explore what it means to be a
faithful adult in today's context. The Leader's Guide and
Participant's Book are filled with helpful resources, suggested
readings, and topics for possible further discussion."
––The Reverend Shannon Kelly, Officer for Young Adult and Campus
Ministries for The Episcopal Church
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