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April Newsletter

The April 2014 newsletter is here!  The number of responses we received within an hour regarding a broken link tell us that you’re reading what we send!  Thank you, and thanks to those who notified us. This is the second newsletter in a new format.  Based on your feedback, we will continue to create a…

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April 14, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

Christ in the LGBTQ Community

“Christ in the LGBTQ Community:  An Open Conversation” will take place on Friday evening, April 25 (7 – 9 PM) and Saturday, April 26 (9 AM – 5 PM) at the Reformed Church of Metuchen NJ. Co-sponsored by the Justice and Mercy committee of the Classis of New Brunswick, the ecumenical event will include workshops,…

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April 3, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

RfA’s 10th Year

Save the date: Thursday October 22 – Sunday October 25, 2015.  Help Room for All celebrate our 10th year of support, education and advocacy at an expanded national conference!  Location to be announced.

March 31, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

Ponds Makes 25!

We’re grateful to announce that Ponds Reformed Church in Oakland, NJ is the 25th congregation to join the roster of Room for All churches, publicly identifying as a welcoming and affirming church!

March 11, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

Thanks for Feedback

In response to concerns that the new format for the RfA newsletter is difficult to print for distribution, we’ve created a PDF here, and will do so for all future issues.  Thanks for feedback!

March 4, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

Newsletter Returns in a New Format

We’ve missed an issue, but the Winter 2014 Room for All Newsletter came out today with a new look.  It’ll now be sent directly to the inbox of those who have signed up on our website to receive it.  Or, you can always check our Facebook and Twitter pages for the link.  Links to all…

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March 3, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

As Promised

Here it is!  RfA’s long-awaited study resource, “Body & Soul:  We Belong” is now live. You can view it, download it (and the discussion guide), and/or purchase a DVD along with a printed copy of the guide all from our website.  Many thanks to all who made this project a reality!

March 1, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

“Body & Soul” release tomorrow!

Room for All invites you to view our new video resource at our websitDVD cover pagee starting tomorrow!

February 28, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

“Body & Soul” Release Date

Coming soon!  “Body and Soul:  We Belong,” RfA’s new video resource that examines central themes of Reformed faith as they pertain to LGBTQ inclusiveness, will be available on RfA’s website on March 1st, either as a free download or a for-purchase DVD.  A 6-session discussion guide is included. The seed for the project was planted…

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February 26, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

A Clergy Responds

Thanks to Rev. Cari Keith for her new contribution to our Resources section. “A Clergy Responds” explores scriptural passages sometimes used to challenge LGBTQ welcome and affirmation in communities of faith, and includes a helpful bibliography.

February 25, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

What a Weekend!

The room was packed at an RfA-led BIC workshop in Columbus this weekend.  The energy, honeScarsdalesty, and passion for an inclusive church were an inspiration to experience!  Wondering what you missed?  See you in Scarsdale NY April  11 & 12!

February 23, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg

Holy Blueprint

What is built up by breaking down?   “Building an Inclusive Church” workshops explore how removing walls based on sexual identity or gender expression can help a congregation to more fully reflect who we already are in Jesus Christ – God’s beloved community where all are truly welcome.  As an RfA song has it, “God’s love…

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February 18, 2014NewsBy Marilyn Paarlberg
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