Couples
DignityUSA’s Couples Ministry
By Deb Myers and Nickie Valdez, Co-Chairs, Couples Ministry Committee
Marriage, same-sex unions, domestic partnerships, civil unions have all been part of the national and local political landscape for at least the last decade in this country. In reality, gay men and lesbians have been creating loving, physically and spiritually committed relationships as long as our heterosexual bothers and sisters.
Bibliography
Berzon, Betty, Ph.D. Permanent Partners: Budding Gay and Lesbian Relationships That Last. Penguin Books USA Inc., New York, 1990.
Chapter 6 Couples Support
The following pages contain examples of couples support program and events sponsored by some Dignity Chapters. These are ideas, which you can use or consider when you create your own couples support programs and events.
Holy Union Example Provided by Rosemary and Janet, Dignity/Maine
Entrance HymnOrder of Liturgy
Holy Union Example Provided by Brian and Ken, Madison, Wisconsin
Prelude For You, My Friend (written by Karin Scott) Opening Greeting Entrance Song City of God
Holy Union Example Provided by Nick and Kurt, Brandon, Florida
PrGather and Greeting
Welcome
Holy Union Example Provided by Michael and Dennis, Dignity/Washington
Prelude Procession (stand)Gathering and Entrance Rites
Chapter 5 Examples of Holy Union
The following are samples contributed by members of DignityUSA.
Vision Statement
DignityUSA envisions and works for a time when Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality with their sexuality, and as beloved persons of God participate fully in all aspects of life within the Church and Society.
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