The first of two “Building an Inclusive Church” training events took place last weekend in Albany, NY. With grace, skill and humor, IWR trainer Vicki Wunsch led twenty-four participants from 15 RCA congregations in a process of “gracious engagement” around the topic of creating LGBT-welcoming and affirming churches. Enthusiastic participants came away with new insights,…
DetailsThe Room for All newsletter for Winter 2011 is here to download! You will hear from our vice president, find out news from other pastors, churches and regions, read updates from the board, learn of training events, plus other articles. Forward the newsletter on to others or print it out and distribute copies to people…
DetailsThe Room For All Christian Camp is a Christian youth camp to be hosted by the Reformed Church of Highland Park, NJ from July 14-17, 2011. The camp provides youth ages 14-17 who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender an opportunity to discuss and understand sexuality alongside their own spirituality while spending time with…
DetailsThere is a new PO Box for Room for All. Our address is now: Room for All PO Box 11495 Albany, NY 12211
DetailsTHANKS TO A GRANT FROM THE DAVID and CAROL MYERS FOUNDATION, Room for All is excited to offer two regional opportunities for pastors and church leaders who want to learn how to make their congregations more welcoming and affirming of LGBT persons. These workshops will be led by a staff member from the Institute for…
DetailsGeneral Synod meetings offer an informal opportunity for delegates and visitors to learn more about Room for All. In the past, we have offered a scheduled time and place for fellowship and information-sharing, also providing the opportunity for RCA members to put faces on our movement. We are again making plans for meeting together during…
DetailsThe Room for All newsletter for Fall 2010 is here to download! You will hear from a co-president and new coordinator, find out news from other churches and regions, learn of training events, plus other articles. Forward the newsletter on to others or print it out and hand them to people you know! Room for…
DetailsMustard Seed Faith As an old English proverb has it, “From little acorns, mighty oaks grow.” But even better, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you will move mountains.” – Jesus! I am in awe of all that God has accomplished with the acorns and mustard seeds of faith that launched Room for All.…
DetailsRoom for All Open Letter to RCA Colleges & Seminaries: In the aftermath of the tragic news of yet another gay student’s suicide and other LGBT-related violence, the board of directors Room for All sent a letter to the boards of trustees of our denominational colleges and seminaries. Click here to read the letter.
Many Room for All local Holland members are part of the Holland is ready group working now to encourage the city to include a non-descrimination ordinance to include LGBT persons. On the cover of the Grand Rapids Press, Wednesday, October 19, 2010 is a large picture of the group taken in Centennial Park. 300 people showed…
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