Collection

Brethren Mennonite Council (BMC) Records

Span Dates: 1995-2008
Bulk Dates:
Volume: 1 box

Description

This collection contains records from the Brethren/Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Interests. The collection includes newsletters, programs, literature, and brochures, mostly related to Connecting Families. Connecting Families is a support network created by the Brethren/Mennonite Council that provides support for families with members who identify as LGBTQ+.

Hist/Bio Note

The Brethren/Mennonite Council was formed in 1976 to support LGBTQ+ members and their families in Brethren and Mennonite churches. The council also worked to foster dialogue about LGBTQ+ inclusion within the church.
https://www.bmclgbt.org/

Finding Aid

A finding aid is available online.
https://www.brethren.org/bhla/ag/b_brethren_mennonite_council_2010_048.html

Location

The collection is located at the Brethren Historical Library and Archives in Elgin, Illinois.
https://www.brethren.org/bhla/

Tags

Church of the Brethren | Mennonite Church USA | Clergy Activist | Minneapolis | Minnesota