Ponds Makes 25!
We’re grateful to announce that Ponds Reformed Church in Oakland, NJ is the 25th congregation to join the roster of Room for All churches, publicly identifying as a welcoming and affirming church!
Thanks for Feedback
In response to concerns that the new format for the RfA newsletter is difficult to print for distribution, we’ve created a PDF here, and will do so for all future issues. Thanks for feedback!
Newsletter Returns in a New Format
We’ve missed an issue, but the Winter 2014 Room for All Newsletter came out today with a new look. It’ll now be sent directly to the inbox of those who have signed up on our website to receive it. Or, you can always check our Facebook and Twitter pages for the link. Links to all…
As Promised
Here it is! RfA’s long-awaited study resource, “Body & Soul: We Belong” is now live. You can view it, download it (and the discussion guide), and/or purchase a DVD along with a printed copy of the guide all from our website. Many thanks to all who made this project a reality!
“Body & Soul” release tomorrow!
Room for All invites you to view our new video resource at our website starting tomorrow!
“Body & Soul” Release Date
Coming soon! “Body and Soul: We Belong,” RfA’s new video resource that examines central themes of Reformed faith as they pertain to LGBTQ inclusiveness, will be available on RfA’s website on March 1st, either as a free download or a for-purchase DVD. A 6-session discussion guide is included. The seed for the project was planted…
A Clergy Responds
Thanks to Rev. Cari Keith for her new contribution to our Resources section. “A Clergy Responds” explores scriptural passages sometimes used to challenge LGBTQ welcome and affirmation in communities of faith, and includes a helpful bibliography.
What a Weekend!
The room was packed at an RfA-led BIC workshop in Columbus this weekend. The energy, honesty, and passion for an inclusive church were an inspiration to experience! Wondering what you missed? See you in Scarsdale NY April 11 & 12!
Holy Blueprint
What is built up by breaking down? “Building an Inclusive Church” workshops explore how removing walls based on sexual identity or gender expression can help a congregation to more fully reflect who we already are in Jesus Christ – God’s beloved community where all are truly welcome. As an RfA song has it, “God’s love…
Want to Become an Inclusive Church?
A fine group of registrations have come in for the “Building an Inclusive Church” workshop in Columbus in a few weeks! If you’ve been intending to sign up, the deadline is this Friday. Looking ahead, RfA will also be co-training at the BIC in Scarsdale NY in April. All the info about these and other…