Colors of Hope - by Melissa Guthrie (Paperback)

About the Book

Inspired by the colors of the original Rainbow
flag, Colors of Hope explores nine themes -- spirit, harmony
and serenity, magic and art, nature, sunlight, healing, life, and
sexuality--with a weekly reading and a daily reflection or
activity that reminds readers we are all children of God, with
journal space for the reader's discoveries.

Book Synopsis

Colors of Hope draws upon the iconic Pride flag and raises a call to embody our beliefs. Using Gilbert Baker's original flag and its eight colors and themes--sexuality, life, healing, sunlight, nature, art and magic, harmony and serenity, and spirit--readers are invited to reflect, engage, and apply discoveries. The devotions present a range of views, all full of hope, paired with thematic journal prompts and calls to action. The book includes an invocation, introduction, weekly reading, daily reflections, benediction, and list of resources. Colors of Hope is an expansive resource for personal growth and collective change. Hoping in color brings the joy, beauty, and power of the rainbow to life.

Featuring contributions from Tyler Heston (he/him), Alysha Laperche (they/them), Sandhya Jha (she/they), Nadia Tavera (she/they), Andrew Deeb (he/him), William DeShay C. Jackson (they/them), Melissa Guthrie (she/her), Renair Amin (she/they), Brendan Y. Boone (he/him), Allen V. Harris (he/him), and Marian Edmonds-Allen (she/they).

Review Quotes

Colors of Hope provides a much-needed resource to individuals and churches who long to deepen their welcome to LGBTQ+ people.--Fr. Shannon T.L. Kearns, co-founder, QueerTheology.com & co-author of Queers the Word

In a world where too many people go unnoticed, unaccepted, and unrecognized--go unacknowledged--Colors of Hope offers words of care and an invitation to ... hope in color.-- Jill Y. Crainshaw, Wake Forest University School of Divinity

This book amplifies unique voices that make us wonder, resist, embody, create, hope, stretch, and share in a way that is thought-provoking and contemporary.--Rev. Wanda Floyd, Founding Pastor, Imani MCC, Durham, NC

This book will move you beyond pride, into a holistic understanding of who God made you to be, and what you are called to do in the world.--Ross Murray, author, Made, Known, Loved: Developing LGBTQ-Inclusive Youth Ministry

This inspiring book shines as bright as any rainbow.--Rev. Kittredge Cherry (she/her), publisher of Qspirit.net, author, Equal Rites and co-author, Rainbow Christ Prayer