“Uncommon Calling: A Gay Man’s Struggle to Serve the Church”
Harpercollins, 1988, 213 Pages

At A Glance: “Uncommon Calling” is a memoir of a journey of coming out, the work towards bridging understanding between the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the church, emphasizing the personal, real-life struggles of faith and identity.

Overview: In “Uncommon Calling,” Chris Glaser shares his deeply personal journey of coming out as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to his family, friends, and church, as well as the path to self-acceptance. This narrative details his experiences with the church’s reaction to his truth and how it shaped his unique vocation focused on fostering reconciliation between the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and religious institutions. Through his candid storytelling, Glaser underscores the reality that individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are not mere concepts but real, resilient people striving to harmonize their faith with their identity. His story is one of courage, faith, and the ongoing quest for acceptance and understanding within the spiritual community.

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