Rev. Norman Kansfield has written a letter to Hope College President James Bultman and the Hope trustees in response to the College’s recent statement on human sexuality— a document which, he believes, “seriously undercuts Hope College’s stated Mission; it short-changes the College’s teaching and research heritage, and it misrepresents the Reformed tradition.” Norman’s response is…
DetailsAnother new Room for All regional group is forming, this time in northern New Jersey! The first meeting will be Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at Ponds Reformed Church, 341 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland. Come and support the growing movement for LGBT inclusion in the RCA! For further information, contact Bob Mutch at rmutch@mutchassociates.com.
A new regional group is forming in the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY. The group’s first gathering will be Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St. in Kingston. Come and be part of this new group of supporters, and help shape their future activities! Please direct questions to Rob Sweeney, gallusguy@msn.com.
Room for All will be having a Fall Conference again in Grand Rapids!!! More information will be coming soon – but we wanted you save the date.
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
THANKS 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.…
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