In our mission for LGBTQ affirmation, RfA supports, educates, and advocates. Sometimes those are disparate activities, but now and then they come together in one initiative or resource. This month, we have circulated two resources that, we believe, fall into all three categories. You’ll find the greeting offered below, “On Being Touched,” along with recent…
Many written and spoken words are being exchanged throughout the RCA in response to the 2016 General Synod recommendations having to do with amending the Book of Church Order to constitutionalize and “assure” compliance of the 2002 “one man/one woman” marriage liturgy. And that’s as it should be. We believe we’re at our Reformed best…
On September 23 – 25, 2016, Room for All will offer our first BIC workshop geared specifically for RCA congregations within a particular Regional Synod. We’ve been offering BIC workshops for several years now, in cooperation with our ministry partners from other denominational welcoming programs. These events draw participants from RCA churches, as well as…
Now that the RCA’s Special Council on Human Sexuality has concluded (and I’ve had some time to begin recuperating), I wanted to give our supporters a little bit more information. First, it’s important to know that we as council participants have agreed to keep explanations of this council’s work off of social media for the…
Congratulations to Colts Neck Reformed Church of Colts Neck, New Jersey for their decision to join the growing roster of Room for All Churches – congregations that publicly declare their commitment to welcome and affirm people of all sexual identities and gender expressions! They are the 30th congregation to publicly declare themselves a Room for All…
RfA is still in our 10th anniversary year, but the big party happened last October at “From Sorrow to Celebration: Making Room for All 2015.” What a celebration it was, from the opening banquet to closing worship and a stirring original play, “Listening for Grace.” At last, and with apologies for unforeseen delays, we’re pleased…
Basically, none of them is particularly interested in it; at least, not at the expense of truth-telling. Even a cursory read of the Gospels confirms that Jesus didn’t mince words, especially around religious people who needed clarification about the realm of God. Luke, in particular, tells hard-hitting stories peppered with Jesus-quotes that he might have…
Here’s an exciting opportunity for religious leaders and mental health professionals in the metro NYC area who would like skills and tools for supporting LGBTQ people. RfA is delighted to promote the work of our colleagues at Believe Out Loud, Intersections International, and the Blanton Peale Institute (where RfA’s founding co-president, Rev. Shari K. Brink, is the…
Congratulations to First Reformed Church of Little Falls, NJ for their decision to join the growing roster of Room for All Churches, congregations that publicly declare their commitment to welcome and affirm people of all sexual identities and gender expressions! They are the 29th congregation to publicly declare themselves a Room for All church! Welcome…