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…
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In my opinion and that of many others, General Synod 2016 was an unmitigated “train wreck” for LGBTQ Christians and their allies, and for the unity and ultimate fate of the RCA. For me, as I watched a steady stream of conservatives make their way to the microphones to insult our intelligence and knowledge of Scripture by reading…
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The RCA General Synod 2016 took place in Palos Heights, IL June 9-14. Look to Room for All’s social media in the near future for a full update on the actions that were taken, but in the meantime, we welcome GS16 delegate Rev. Donna Field to share her reflections. Mr. President I speak against…
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The following was sent to Room for All from Rev. Dr. Norm and Mary Kansfield. Norm is a former president of New Brunswick Theological Seminary and former General Synod Professor of Theology. Mary continues to serve faithfully as Room for All’s historian and archivist. They are both founding board members of Room for All. Room…
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Today outsights welcomes RfA’s Executive Director, Marilyn Paarlberg, who, along with others, represented RfA at General Synod this year. Prayer After General Synod, 2016 (Based on “God of the Sparrow,” a hymn by Jaroslav Vajda. Tune: Roeder, by Carl Schalk. # 272 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs.) God of the lesbian, God of the gay, God…
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Today OUTsights welcomes guest blogger, Synod guest, and board member Deb Tiemens. When Room for All asked for space in which to hold an inclusive worship service today (the first Sunday of General Synod), the request was denied. We instead worshipped and celebrated in the great outdoors, regardless of the wind and uncertain elements.…
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This weekend, delegates from around the United States and Canada will convene in Palos Heights, Illinois to begin the Reformed Church in America’s General Synod. Over the course of these 6 days, OUTsights will be hosting reflections and prayers from Room for All board members and staff that are present as delegates or guests. Today…
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This weekend, delegates from around the United States and Canada will convene in Palos Heights, Illinois to begin the Reformed Church in America’s General Synod. Over the course of these 6 days, OUTsights will be hosting reflections and prayers from Room for All board members and staff that are present as delegates or guests. Today…
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Today, delegates from around the United States and Canada will convene in Palos Heights, Illinois to begin the Reformed Church in America’s General Synod. Over the course of these 6 days, OUTsights will be hosting reflections and prayers from Room for All board members and staff that are present as delegates or guests. Today we…
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Recently, on a foray through social media, I came across a trending story from the Washington Post: the United Arab Emirates, in a desperate bid to increase their average rainfall, was looking into the feasibility of building a man-made mountain. Whoa. That’s possible?! A quick online search verified that the journalist was not delusional- not…
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