Norm Kansfield Interviewed by NPR

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. …

Fall 2012 Newsletter

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.

Pella Training Event Fully Registered!

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…

W. Michigan RfA Regional Gathering

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…

Two More Regional Group Meetings

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…

Schedule Change for Pella Workshop

Good news! Based on feedback from our supporters, we have condensed the schedule for the “Building an Inclusive Church” training event to be held at Central College in Pella, IA. The event will now begin with supper at 5:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 9. The workshop will take place Friday evening from 7-9, and Saturday,…

Long Island Regional Group to Meet

The Long Island region RfA group will be meeting on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 4:00pm at St. Paul’s Reformed Church in North Babylon. Come and meet with others who want to nurture LGBT inclusiveness in their congregational context. This group is making plans to host an exhibit of “We Have Faith,” a photo/story display…

Room for All Song Revision

Thanks to Matt and Rev. Emily Ratering-Youngberg, who have revised the print format for their song, “God’s Love is Wide” to make it more user-friendly. Matt and Emily gave the song to Room for All awhile back, and it has been used at various RfA occasions in the months since. Links to the songsheet and…