Tarrytown Makes 23!
Congratulations to the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, Tarrytown, NY for joining the public roster of LGBT-inclusive congregations! Here is the entire list.
Registration is Open for BIC in Ada, MI
RfA will sponsor a “Building an Inclusive Church” workshop on Friday evening/Saturday, November 8th & 9th, at The Community, an RCA ministry in Ada, Michigan. Online or mail-in registration forms are now posted here. These workshops are opportunities for church members and pastors to gain skills in shepherding a congregational exploration that emphasizes graceful engagement…
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Rev. Cari Keith, an RfA Board member from Upstate NY, walked in her first Gay Pride parade last Sunday. We’ll let readers of her story decide who was more blessed by the experience: Gay Pride Parade – New Paltz, NY, June 2nd, 2013 A rainbow scarf around my neck and 100 rainbow hearts emblazoned with…
DetailsNational Conference Progress
Plans for “Making Room for All – 2013” are nearly complete! We hope to start registrations by mid-July; in the meantime, take a look at how things are shaping up!
Unpacking an Inclusive Church
What’s it like for a gay Christian when his church is about to vote on becoming a “Room for All” rostered church? A year after the Reformed Church of New Paltz, NY took that vote, Kyle Pogemiller told Sunday worshipers what he experienced when that decision was being made. “As a gay Christian, I know…
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The W. Michigan RfA regional group reminds area supporters that today at 4-6 pm Dr. James Brownson will be discussing his book, “Bible, Gender and Sexuality” at Eerdmans’ Bookstore , 2140 Oak Industrial Drive NE, Grand Rapids. The book will be available on-site at 40% off list price. On Thursday, 5/30 – 7-9pm. “Gay and…
DetailsVision and Mission Statements
The Room for All board is excited to take up the priorities which we discerned at our March 2013 strategic planning meeting. The first was to clarify our vision and mission statements. You may find those statements here, or in the “About” tab at the top of our homepage.
RfA’s NY Capital District Regional Group Invites You
Sunday, May 19th, 6 pm – “Love Free or Die” film screening. See here for details. Sunday June 9th, 12 noon – RfA rostered church members, pastors, and other supporters will walk in the Albany Pride Parade. Contact 201-364-4538 for more info.
Sense Something?
Do you sense “something” calling you toward a more LGBT-inclusive welcome in your congregation? Are there a few others who hear that voice? Chances are, your church isn’t ready to host a full “Building an Inclusive Church” workshop, but you might benefit from a mini-introduction to some of the BIC tools. RfA leaders are…
Details“Hearts Unbound” is Out
We’ve been waiting to announce this! “Hearts Unbound” is a new “reader’s theater” Bible study resource made available by our colleagues at the Institute for Welcoming Resources. Each session celebrates a biblical story of God’s overwhelming, radical love, challenging the binding notions of who’s “in” and “out” in God’s realm. Read more and get the…
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