In cooperation with the L.E.A.P. (Love, Education, Acceptance, Pride) group in Orange City, Iowa*, Room for All announces a one-day conference on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Orange City titled “Building an Inclusive Community: Scripture, Science, Story.” RfA trainers will lead a module on strategic storytelling, and two nationally-known guest speakers will address the areas…
We’re often struck by the unique and multi-layered circumstances that come into play when people decide to share their memories and experiences about being, or knowing, an LGBTQ person. For some, telling their story is a natural and freeing progression; others take a risk. Today we’re grateful to Ann Clark Carda for sharing the story…
With gratitude to God and to our supporters throughout the RCA, the Room for All Board of Directors joyfully announces that we are now accepting applications for our second full-time staff position, Community Coordinator. This comes after months of prayerful consideration, planning and celebration, and we look forward to the expansion of our ministry for…
Online sign-up is now open for the “Building an Inclusive Church” workshop Fri. eve. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 in Rochester, NY. Here’s the info!
Thank you, thank you! To the 54 individuals or congregations who have already responded so generously to RfA’s new matching challenge campaign, we’re grateful for your gifts and the heart for LGBTQ inclusiveness in the RCA that they represent. During the first month of the campaign, we have raised close to 40% of our goal!…
Dear Friends of RfA: A few months ago, RfA released a short film, “Room for Me?” In it, twenty-six LGBTQ people in the Reformed Church in America consider questions about their lives, their faith, and their hopes for the RCA. Their responses are inspiring, painful, gracious and challenging. We had long conversations about how to…
We’re excited to announce that RfA will co-sponsor a BIC workshop Friday evening & Saturday, Oct. 17 & 18, 2014 at Incarnate Word Lutheran Church in Rochester, NY. Mark your calendar, stay tuned for registration info, and check here for information about these inspiring and equipping events to effect greater inclusiveness throughout the church!
As of July 17, 2014, nineteen U.S. states have the freedom to marry for same-gender couples: CA, CT, DE, HI, IA, IL, ME, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, WA, plus the District of Columbia. In an additional fourteen states, judges have issued rulings in favor of the freedom to…
What a gift it was to have several members of the Room for All board present at General Synod 2014! Graceful engagement was alive and well around delegate tables, dining tables, and certainly at the Lord’s table. There is much to celebrate! A highlight was the lunch reception held at Second Reformed Church after Sunday…
RfA is in West Michigan this week, meeting with pastors, supporters and other area RCA members who are interested to learn more about us. We’re anticipating a great turnout at “Room for All RCA: Who, Why, Why” at the Park Theater on Wednesday evening, June 4th at 7 PM.