Making Room for All Conference – 2011
We have been making plans for the Room for All Conference – and registration is now open! There is more information on the National Conference page. You may register here!
We have been making plans for the Room for All Conference – and registration is now open! There is more information on the National Conference page. You may register here!
YOU CAN HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR NATIONAL GATHERING, “MAKING ROOM FOR ALL: 2011.” A downloadable information packet is available on the 2011 conference page. : 2011 Conference Information Packet The first page of the document can be printed alone and used as a small poster, and the following pages describe the workshops along…
Same-sex marriage is now legal in six states in the United States (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York) and in the District of Columbia, and it became legal in Canada in 2005. There are over 200 RCA congregations in New York State, another 100+ in Iowa, and 41 in Canada, which means that…
As of today, those congregations that become officially rostered as “Room for All” churches are automatically added to two important ecumenical websites, Believe Out Loud and the Institute for Welcoming Resources. Both of these sites are well-known and frequently visited by those searching for an LGBT-friendly church. Check out the “Welcoming & Affirming Congregations in…
RfA supporters and friends in the Eastern regions are invited to a picnic at the home of Rob Sweeney, 1019 Flatbush Rd., Kingston on SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 AT 4:00 P.M. Enjoy a summer afternoon, great hospitality, and a chance to get to know each other. All food and drink will be provided – but a…
The presence of – and support from – an ever-increasing cadre of RCA members who favor LGBT inclusion was clearly evident at the 2011 General Synod. Many thanks to all who came to our gathering, who gave feedback about our work, who signed up for our mailings, and who spoke on behalf of our efforts…
October 27-29, 2011 is the date for our second national gathering, “Making Room for All: 2011” to be held at Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Registration information will follow soon, but mark your calendar for a thoughtful keynote speaker, 6 great workshops, informative plenary sessions, inspiring worship and much more!
The next meeting of the new Mid-Hudson regional group is Wednesday, June 22nd at 7 pm at Old Dutch Church in Kingston. The guest will be Sister Carol Perry, Bible scholar, blogger and amazing speaker from Marble Collegiate Church. All are welcome!
The second gathering of the Mid-Hudson RfA regional group will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm at Old Dutch church in Kingston. All are welcome!