--- title: "Sex, sexuality and gender" date: 2025-01-22T18:49:00+00:00 author: Jo Frost canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender" section: Pages --- ### Relationships Matter ##### Explore resources on the evangelical affirmations on sexuality, our guide to our affirmations and our theological commentary [ ![Relationships Matter: Course](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter card images](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Relationships-Matter-card-images.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-course) [#### Relationships Matter: Course ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-course) Check out our seven-part course on the Bible, sexuality and same-sex relationships. Ideal for small groups and churches. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-course) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-course) [ ![Relationships Matter: Affirmations](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![RM affirmations card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-affirmations-card.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations) [#### Relationships Matter: Affirmations ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations) Read our evangelical affirmations on the Bible, sexuality and same-sex attraction [ Read now ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations) [ ![Relationships Matter: Affirmations Guide](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1466731983](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1466731983.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations-guide) [#### Relationships Matter: Affirmations Guide ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations-guide) Check out our guide to the evangelical affirmations on the Bible, sexuality and same-sex attraction [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations-guide) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-affirmations-guide) [ ![Relationships Matter: Affirmations commentary](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1458722752](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1458722752.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-commentary) [#### Relationships Matter: Affirmations commentary ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-commentary) Read our theological commentary on the evangelical affirmations on the Bible, sexuality and same-sex attraction [ Read now ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-commentary) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-affirmations-and-resources/relationships-matter-commentary) ### [ Transformed ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture) ##### Understanding transgender in a changing culture [ ![Transformed: the resource](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Transformed-card-image.png) ![Clean Shot 2025 01 22 at 23 03 50](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Transformed-card-image.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-the-resource) [#### Transformed: the resource ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-the-resource) A brief biblical and pastoral introduction to understanding transgender in a changing culture [ Download Transformed ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-the-resource) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-the-resource) [ ![Transformed: Considering transgender with Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Transformed](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/jiroe-526478-unsplash-2.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-considering-transgender-with-peter-lynas) [#### Transformed: Considering transgender with Peter Lynas ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-considering-transgender-with-peter-lynas) Watch Peter Lynas' talk introducing issues around transgender in a changing culture [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-considering-transgender-with-peter-lynas) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-considering-transgender-with-peter-lynas) [ ![Transformed: Jeanette's story](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Jeanette Transformed](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/vlcsnap-2018-12-03-11h12m03s769.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-jeanettes-story) [#### Transformed: Jeanette's story ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-jeanettes-story) Jeanetts shares her story of faith, sexuality and transgender [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-jeanettes-story) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-jeanettes-story) [ ![Transformed: Tim's story](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Tims Story](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Tims-story.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-tims-story) [#### Transformed: Tim's story ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-tims-story) Watch: Tim shares his story of his family's experience of transgender [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-tims-story) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture/transformed-tims-story) ### Further resources from the Evangelical Alliance ##### From podcast episodes and to ethos statements, we have a wealth of resources and support to help you navigate issues around sex, sexuality and gender [ ![What an ethos statement is and why you should consider having one](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/john-schnobrich-2FPjlAyMQTA-unsplash.jpg) ![John schnobrich 2 F Pjl Ay MQTA unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/john-schnobrich-2FPjlAyMQTA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/what-is-an-ethos-statement) [#### What an ethos statement is and why you should consider having one ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/what-is-an-ethos-statement) Find out why the Evangelical Alliance uses an ethos statement and why you might find it useful too [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/what-is-an-ethos-statement) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/what-is-an-ethos-statement) [ ![Ethos statement & code of conduct](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![High-impact church in a post-pandemic world](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1215542618.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/jobs/ethos-statement-code-of-conduct) [#### Ethos statement & code of conduct ](https://www.eauk.org/jobs/ethos-statement-code-of-conduct) Evangelical Alliance ethos statement & code of conduct [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/jobs/ethos-statement-code-of-conduct) [](https://www.eauk.org/jobs/ethos-statement-code-of-conduct) [ ![Time to Talk](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ey Jid W Nr ZX Qi Oi Jl YX Vr LW9y Zy1pb Wci LC Jr Z Xki Oi JXZW Jza X Rl LW Nhcm Qtd G Vtc Gxhd G Ut Ni5wbmci LC Jl Z Gl0cy I6ey Jqc G Vn Ijp7 In F1 Y Wxpd Hki Ojgy LC Jwcm9ncm Vzc2l2 ZSI6d HJ1 Z Swid H Jlb Gxpc1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlYXVrLW9yZy1pbWciLCJrZXkiOiJXZWJzaXRlLWNhcmQtdGVtcGxhdGUtNi5wbmciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgyLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwidHJlbGxpc1.webp) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk) [#### Time to Talk ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk) RESOURCE: Better conversations about Relationship and Sex Education, a guide for parents and carers [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk) [ Event ![Time to Talk... about sexuality](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Time to talk Website card 792x580](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Time-to-talk-Website-card-792x580.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events/time-to-talk) [#### Time to Talk... about sexuality ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events/time-to-talk) Catch up on how to engage in confident, faith-based conversations about sexuality with young people Tuesday 12 November 2024 Past event [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events/time-to-talk) [ ![Being Human S4 E06 - Rachel Gardner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![BH S4 E Aweb banners 3](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/BH-S4-EAweb-banners_2025-01-29-115552_ydhy.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-podcast-season-four/being-human-s4-e06) [#### Being Human S4 E06 - Rachel Gardner ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-podcast-season-four/being-human-s4-e06) "Teenagers are connection-seeking missiles." Jo and Peter chat to author, speaker and activist Rachel Gardner on this (not so) connected generation. [ Listen now ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-podcast-season-four/being-human-s4-e06) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-podcast-season-four/being-human-s4-e06) [ ![Being Human interview with David Bennett](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![BH S3 EP2 Web Card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/BH_S3_EP2_WebCard.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/the-interviews/david-bennett) [#### Being Human interview with David Bennett ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/the-interviews/david-bennett) Join Jo and Peter in this episode as they chat to author, academic and social commentator David Bennett [ Listen now ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/the-interviews/david-bennett) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/the-interviews/david-bennett) [ ![Relationship and sex education](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![A Broken Education System](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/A-broken-education-system.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/relationship-and-sex-education) [#### Relationship and sex education ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/relationship-and-sex-education) Evangelical Alliance resources hub for parents and schools [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/relationship-and-sex-education) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/relationship-and-sex-education)