The program presents the problems of the invisible minority as they face a society where the majority view homosexuality with confusion, fear and hostility. The emphasis throughout is on understanding and accepting all people as human beings of worth and dignity. — from the 1972 Leaders Manual for The Invisible Minority: The Homosexuals in Our Society, published by the Unitarian Universalist Association

With friends, family members, or a group from your congregation, watch the 2008 Gus Van Sant movie Milk, which portrays the life and work of San Francisco gay activist Harvey Milk. Use Mark Belletini’s “A Study Guide to Milk” to lead a discussion after the movie.