Resources 

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Overview

Because we care about you, we have created this resource page to support you by offering access to materials and information on a variety of services and resources. The links below will guide you to information on a range of social services, including healthcare, housing, and food assistance. We have also included material which explores Christianity and Homosexuality for those who are questioning. Whether you are seeking assistance for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to connect you to the appropriate resources and information.

Resources

Books

  • Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church’s Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James Brownson
  • God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines
  • Homosexuality and the Bible – Two Views by Robert Gagnon and Dan Via

Podcasts

Revisionist History: S1, E9 – A Generous Orthodoxy
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The Liturgists Podcast: Episode 20 – LGBTQ
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LGBTQIA Resources

Garden State Equality
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LGBT National Help Center

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Local Resources

Monmouth Resource Net provides comprehensive information about support, resources, and services for the residents of Monmouth County, NJ:
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Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

180 Turning Lives Around

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NJ 211

NJ 211 is a valuable information and referral service that connects people in need with a variety of health and human service programs.

The 211 Service provides a hotline that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year and an online, searchable directory of over 6,300 government and nonprofit programs which is found on our website.

Services are free, confidential and multilingual. There are several ways to get help:

Dial 2-1-1
Visit https://nj211.org/
Text your zip code to 898-211
Email info@nj211.org
Chat with us at nj211.org

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Life Recovery Group

(In person at Grace (1961 Wayside Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724)
Life Recovery is a Christ-centered support group for people who are looking to find freedom from their addictions and compulsions. Aligned with the Twelve Steps from AA, this group explores the scriptures and engages in biblical meditations written by those who are in recovery. Sharing our lives and the truths we find with others who understand our journey is the path we walk in moving from isolation and brokenness to wholeness and community. Each meeting lasts 60 minutes. These meetings are ongoing and open to anyone seeking help with their recovery and restoration.

Tuesdays, ongoing, 6:30-7:30pm

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What We Believe

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Grace Christian Church’s Vision for Racial Justice
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)

We believe that all people bear the image and likeness of God with equal status. Therefore, all people must be treated with dignity and respect. As followers of Jesus Christ, we condemn racism in every form, conscious or unconscious, individual or systemic, and feel compelled to stand against any attitudes and actions that diminish or harm any persons or group.

We confess as sin preferring our own comfort over the discomfort that comes from speaking against prejudice. We also confess as sin that our hearts have been dull to the suffering of our black and brown brothers and sisters. As one part of our body hurts, we must all hurt. As one part suffers, we must all suffer.

At Grace, we not only pray for a world that is peaceful and just, but we feel called to help bring it about. On every front, we vow to partner with God and other allies to help fashion a world where EVERYONE has an equal opportunity to flourish and thrive.

We commit to listen to the voices and wisdom of those who have experienced the demeaning realities of racism. We also commit to act in the interest of Biblical justice in all the places where God has given us influence. We vow to pray and actively work for God’s kingdom to come and his will to be done on this earth as it is in heaven.