Sanctified: An Anthology Of Poetry By Lgbt Christians

by Justin R. Cannon (Editor)

Sanctified is the world's first poetry anthology featuring works exclusively by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans Christians. "I am excited about this publication because LGBT Christians' voices need to be heard not only in church meetings, city councils, and courtrooms, but also in the literary arena. I believe poetry is an intimate, very revealing form of writing, and that this anthology speaks deeply to the experience of queer Christians in our world," says editor Justin Cannon. "Sanctified is a powerful, poignant and diverse collection of ideas, thoughts, and especially emotions emanating from each poet's gentle, beautiful soul. These wonderfully crafted poems are a touching celebration of the Christian GLBT and Searching Community that reflect love, hope, dreams, and a deep, profound faith that inspires. Each poem is a spiritual gem that offers the reader a great deal to reflect on whether gay or straight." ~ Bishop Paul Peter Jesep

Genres: Poetry, LGBT, Religion, Queer

142 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2008

About the author

Rev. Justin R. Cannon received his Bachelor of Arts from Earlham College and his Master of Divinity from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA. He is the founder of Inclusive Orthodoxy, a published author/editor, and is currently serving as Priest-in-Charge at St. Giles' Episcopal Church in Moraga, California. Rev. Justin was ordained in the Episcopal Church as a deacon on June 4, 2011 and a priest on December 3, 2011.

In 2005, Rev. Justin founded this ministry under the name "Truth Sets Free" and was shortly thereafter featured as a "Future Gay Hero" in the prominent gay news-magazine The Advocate. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and in 2006 Cannon was recognized as one of OUT Magazine's Top 100 most influential gay people of the year. In November 2007, he was honored as one of Instinct's 2007 Leading Men of the Year.

He is also the founder and director of a ministry in California called Holy Hikes and has a strong interest in ecotheology and environmental ministries.

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm glad this book exists, because it's a good read when I'm feeling alone as a bisexual Christian. I wish it was longer! I am kind of disappointed that there aren't more women featured as contributing poets since those are the pieces are relate to the most. This book is a cathartic and inspiring read.

[Niamh Julian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolutely beautiful as a collection. I echo some other reviews that would have enjoyed more wlw voices, but ultimately it didn't take away from this books majesty.

Highlights are:

- Mario Gerada 'The Monk'
- all the poems by Connie Schroeder

Well worth a read if you're interested in queer christian perspectives

[Joalby Phoenix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was honoured to be one of the contributors to this anthology with my piece "Everyone Is White". Being Christian and GLBT is never easy. You feel ostracized by both groups. And I feel this collection covers all aspects of life from the highs and lows, the happy and sad, blessings and losses of being a GLBT Christ Follower.
I believe this book can teach both the GLBT And Christian communities a lot of one another and build a bridge between both.