Celebration, Communion, Compassion! Great progress has been made toward the inclusion of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people in many mainline Christian denominations. Come and join people of faith who will gather to celebrate these accomplishments and support those who continue to struggle. We will celebrate our Christian faith, share together in communion, and express…
The next meeting of the Northern NJ regional group is Sunday, January 13th, 2013 beginning at 4 pm at the home of Bob and Carol Mutch, 360 Darlington Ave., Ramsey NJ. Updates will be given on several RfA plans and activities, with a casual dinner and socializing to follow. All are invited – please RSVP…
Dear Friends of Room for All: One of my favorite contemporary Advent hymns is “No Wind at the Window” by John Bell of the Iona Community. After the season’s first dark weeks of lament over the world as it is, I’m grateful to encounter the angelic “voice in her ear” in Bell’s lyrics: “The time…
Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield, whose trial at the 2005 meeting of the RCA’s General Synod ultimately resulted in the founding of Room for All, was featured in an interview which aired Sunday, November 27th, 2012 on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.” Here is a link to listen to the interview and read the transcript. …
Here is the latest issue of the RfA newsletter. You’ll find a report and pictures of our fall “Building an Inclusive Church” trainings, along with resource suggestions and moving articles by two guest writers. Please help us by forwarding the newsletter to your family and friends.
We’re sorry (and grateful!) that we have had to close registration for the “Building an Inclusive Church” training this weekend in Pella, Iowa due to space limitations. If you missed the round of BICs this fall, be aware that we’ll be scheduling more opportunities in 2013. If you would like us to come to your…
West Michigan supporters of LGBT inclusiveness in the RCA: Join like-minded persons at a gathering of the Room for All regional group on Sunday evening, Nov. 4th, from 6-8 pm at Hope Church, Holland. There will be an opportunity for shared stories and concerns, learn about opportunities for advocacy, and consider our hope for the…
Registration for the Grand Rapids “Building an Inclusive Church” training is maxed out at 44, and we are regretfully unable to take any more! Thank you to all who shared the word. Registration for the Nov. 9-10 event in Pella, IA is still open at www.welcomingresources.org/communityorg.htm
Our colleagues in the Institute for Welcoming Resources, the faith arm of the NGLTF, have passed along this invitation for people of faith who want to help in one of the marriage equality campaigns this election season: Dear Welcoming Church Colleagues, The number of congregations who, like you, have taken the courageous stand to state…
We’re grateful for persons throughout the RCA who gather in RfA regional groups to support, educate and advocate for full LGBT inclusion! The Long Island NY group meets on October 14th at 4 pm at St. Paul’s Reformed Church in No. Babylon; the Mid-Hudson NY Group meets at Woodstock Reformed Church on October 17th at…