Room for All mourns the death of the Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield on January 27, 2024. It was Norm’s courage that ultimately brought Room for All into existence. In fact, our organization’s original name was “friends of Norm.” And indeed, we remain friends of Norm. He was a theological giant, and a man of incredible…
With college students back on campuses and a new school year on the other side of the weekend, September is here! Once we settle back into that familiar rhythm, fall becomes a perfect time to begin gathering and learning more. Room for All is excited to announce a whole host of opportunities to do just…
Unique to the Gospel of John are the “I Am” statements of Jesus. From “I am the bread of life” to “I am the vine,” each statement invites deeper curiosity about who Jesus is. During the seven weeks throughout Lent, RfA board members and chaplains will reflect on the implications of these statements. This devotional…
As we continue to plan this year’s programming, we are seeking feedback from the Room for All community to improve the support, education and advocacy we offer. The 2023 Community Survey opens today at www.RoomforAll.com/survey. We want to hear from you! The results of this survey will inform our priorities, as well as letting us…
A new way to show your support and sustain our mission has arrived! Room for All is excited to announce the launch of our new year-round merchandise shop, located on RedBubble at redbubble.com/people/shopRfA/Explore. New designs created by RfA staff are available on hats, shirts, tote bags, stickers and more, all available now. When you purchase…
Every year, the weeks ahead of Christmas are filled with eager anticipation, and the traditions that we keep and create. One such tradition that extends through the wintertime in my family is feeding and watching out for the birds that come to visit us here in the Northeast. The simple wonders are often the sweetest!…
With the arrival of November, we’ll soon be upon Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Observed annually on November 20th, TDOR is a day to mourn and honor the lives of the vibrant, beloved transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people lost to violence and suicide in the year prior. The date marks the birthday of Rita…
It turns out that it’s difficult to find hinges to match original hardware. My father spent about three years looking for a match when, by cleaning my room via shoving everything into my closet, the door literally burst off from the pressure. I was in middle school then, still a few years from sharing any…
First Reformed Church of Schenectady and Room for All are partnering to host an in-person Miscast Cabaret to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Miscast refers to an intentional subverting of previous casting in a theatrical performance. Currently, organizers are calling for auditions from volunteer performers, who will be supported as they…