* welcome and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies
We had a wonderful time at the conference, October 29-31, 2009 in Grand Rapids, MI. Workshop topics for the conference included: Becoming a Welcoming and Affirming Congregation Strategic Story Telling Movement Building Strategies Issues of Diversity & Intersecting Oppressions Ministry with LGBT Members and Their Families Christian Education and Youth Ministry That are Welcoming and Affirming We learned from some wonderful people: Read more »
Room For All Friends: It is with great joy that we share with you that Room for All has selected Marilyn Paarlberg to be the Executive Coordinator of Room For All. Marilyn brings a wealth of personal and professional attributes and skills to the position as well as a proven track-record in the work she has done with RfA in the Albany region. She has deep roots in the RCA, both in the Midwest and in the East. She is an excellent communicator, educator, Read more »
Room for All was among the signers of a document circulated on October 19, 2010 to national media titled, “Clergy Against Bullying: A Faith Alliance to Stop Bullying of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender People." After the initial phase of gathering signatures from Heads of Communions and the national staff of ecumenical and denominational LGBT advocacy organizations, others in the faith community have been invited to sign on to the document. Read more »
Many Room for All local Holland members are part of the Holland is ready group working now to encourage the city to include a non-descrimination ordinance to include LGBT persons. On the cover of the Grand Rapids Press, Wednesday, October 19, 2010 is a large picture of the group taken in Centennial Park. 300 people showed up to support Holland is ready and show the city there is support for this ordinance. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/10/how_conservative_holland_becam.html Read more »
Room for All Open Letter to RCA Colleges & Seminaries: In the aftermath of the tragic news of yet another gay student's suicide and other LGBT-related violence, the board of directors Room for All sent a letter to the boards of trustees of our denominational colleges and seminaries. Click here to read the letter. Read more »
Mustard Seed Faith As an old English proverb has it, “From little acorns, mighty oaks grow.” But even better, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you will move mountains.” – Jesus! I am in awe of all that God has accomplished with the acorns and mustard seeds of faith that launched Room for All. What began in grief has become a vital community dedicated to the transformation of the RCA; namely, that there might Read more »
