Basically, none of them is particularly interested in it; at least, not at the expense of truth-telling. Even a cursory read of the Gospels confirms that Jesus didn’t mince words, especially around religious people who needed clarification about the realm of God. Luke, in particular, tells hard-hitting stories peppered with Jesus-quotes that he might have…
For the past couple of years, I’ve been part of a “closed” Facebook group for Christian mothers of LGBTQ children. I can’t remember how I stumbled upon this group, but it has become a second family for me and for the other approximately 450 women in it from all over the world. There is great diversity within this…
Here’s an exciting opportunity for religious leaders and mental health professionals in the metro NYC area who would like skills and tools for supporting LGBTQ people. RfA is delighted to promote the work of our colleagues at Believe Out Loud, Intersections International, and the Blanton Peale Institute (where RfA’s founding co-president, Rev. Shari K. Brink, is the…
Looking Back on 10 years– Room for All, Choose Hope Fear? In a world marked with fear; fear of what happened, and what will happen, hope often seems far off. However, Jesus offers us this wisdom: When you hear of wars and rumors of wars… Do not be alarmed. (Matthew 24:6) Looking Back I recently…
When I opened the doors of my private counseling practice, I was certain that doing so was what God wanted me to do, and therefore would be a place God was going to use. From my human vantage point, Eve’s Haven was opened to help women rediscover their stories, so I simply anticipated serving women…
Is it okay to be a woman? Hi everyone, I’m Ara. Though I’m not anymore, I was a candidate for ordination in the RCA, and I’m currently a board member of Room for All. I grew up in the RCA, and I’d like to say that I remember the denomination being a wonderful influence on…
This summer, Room for All celebrated its 10th anniversary with a banquet in Schenectady, NY, where Rev. Dr. Norm Kansfield’s trial took place at General Synod 2005. We were overwhelmed and delighted to welcome friends and supporters from all over the East Coast, one of whom was our former board member Tom Dibble. Tom brought…
My whole adult life, I’ve felt like a problem that needed to be managed. There’s no one person or circumstance that has made me feel this way, it’s just a pervasive impression that I’ve gotten. I went to college at an institution that regularly makes the Princeton Review’s list of the Top LGBT Un-Friendly Colleges.…
Congratulations to First Reformed Church of Little Falls, NJ for their decision to join the growing roster of Room for All Churches, congregations that publicly declare their commitment to welcome and affirm people of all sexual identities and gender expressions! They are the 29th congregation to publicly declare themselves a Room for All church! Welcome…
Registration for our 10th anniversary conference is open until October 1st! Conference meals are catered this year, so we have less flexibility; late or walk-in registrants will be on their own for meals. We’re pleased to report that there are still some need-based travel scholarships available (all the info will come in a confirmation email…