Christ Episcopal Church | Red Door Jubilee Center | Cape Girardeau, MO
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lgbtqIA+ outreach


This ministry continues to grow as the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community in southeast Missouri become more evident. CEC hosts programs directly linked to the church, and supports additional events through our open and inclusive environment. Journey and Safe Space Cape are direct components of the CEC's LGBTQIA+ outreach, offering safe, supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ and affirming persons. Journey focuses on supporting individuals as they come to understand their relationship with God as an LGBTQIA+ person. Safe Space Cape is for young persons, elementary through young adulthood. Safe Space offers young people a judgment-free area where they can explore who they are as individuals and express themselves in whatever manner feels right. Other LGBTQIA+ centered groups within the community (like Cape PFLAG) also utilize Red Door space for meetings and special events.

More resources


Books and Articles

• Kathy Baldock, Walking the Bridgeless Canyon: Repairing the Breach between the Church and the LGBT Community (Canyon Walker Press, 2014).

• Amber Cantorna, Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians (Westminster John Knox, 2019).

• David P. Gushee, ed., Changing Our Mind, 3rd edition (Read the Spirit Books, 2017).

• Austen Hartke, Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians (Westminster John Knox, 2018).

• Justin Lee, Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate (Jericho Books, 2012).

• Colby Martin, UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality (Westminster John Knox, 2016).

• Greg and Lynn McDonald, with Beth Jusino, Embracing the Journey: A Christian Parents' Blueprint to Loving Your LGBTQ Child (Howard Books, 2019).

​• Matthew Vines, God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships (Convergent Books, 2014).

Other Media

• Jesus Hacked Podcast — Episode 30: "Journey: One Church's Conversation about Full LGBT Inclusion." Nov. 30, 2017.

The Liturgists Podcast — Episode 20: LGBTQ

​• Documentary, For the Bible Tells Me So (2007), directed by Daniel G. Karslake
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Christ Episcopal Church
101 N. Fountain St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Business Address
38 N. Fountain St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Contact
Phone: (573) 335-2997
RedDoorCape@gmail.com
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • About Our Worship
    • Sunday Services
    • Weekly Prayer Services
    • Education and Formation
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • What We Believe
    • Church Staff
    • Parish History
  • Red Door Ministries
    • Hunger
    • Hospitality >
      • Recovery Groups
    • Interfaith Alliance
    • Mindfulness
    • LGBTQIA+
    • Lock It For Love
  • News
    • Weekly Newsletter
    • Monthly Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Monthly Ministry Spotlight
  • Media
    • Recorded Services
    • Sermon Podcast
    • Bulletins
  • Donate
  • Contact Us