Important Observances and RfA Events in October

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This October, as we highlight and honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, 2 spirit, non-binary, and pansexual people who brought us here, we have the opportunity to live their legacies. Their stories are available to us in an unprecedented way future generations didn’t have access to, and they continue to inspire our actions today! LGBT History Month highlights a different figure each day.
Follow the 2024 LGBT History Month Profile Highlights Here ([link removed])

Allies have also shaped and supported the community since before the “beginning” of Stonewall, and their contributions are an important part of our history. One ally whose work we especially honor this year is…
Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield is pictured, wearing black and his clerical collar.


** Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield
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The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network (LGBTQ-RAN) ([link removed]) is a virtual archive, preserving history and encouraging scholarly study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) religious movements around the world. Rev. Dr. Kansfield is profiled there.
Norm’s LGBTQ-RAN Profile ([link removed])


** Upcoming Observances & RfA Events:
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* 10/11, National Coming Out Day
* 10/17, Virtual RfA Clergy Meetup ([link removed]) at 4:30 PM EST
* 10/18, International Pronouns Day
* 10/20-26, Asexual Awareness Week
* 10/24-26, 11/1 & 2, The Laramie Project at FRC Little Falls
* 10/26, Responding to Anti-LGBTQIA+ Rhetoric Training at FRC Little Falls ([link removed]) at 2:00 PM EST

Register for the 10/17 RfA Clergy Meetup Here ([link removed])

Room for All is partnering with OffBook Productions ([link removed]) and FRC Little Falls ([link removed]) to offer our Responding to Anti-LGBTQIA+ Rhetoric training in conjunction with their presentation of The Laramie Project. Join us in person on October 26, from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM EST.

This in-person training will equip you with the tools and knowledge to effectively respond to harmful language and misinformation. Come together with like-minded individuals to learn, grow, and make a difference in our community. Let's stand up for equality and inclusivity!

Registration is $10 for Members of FRC Little Falls & The Laramie Project Ticketholders, and $15 for Attending the Training Only.
Register for the 10/26 Little Falls Training Here ([link removed])
Buy ‘The Laramie Project’ Tickets Here ([link removed])


** OffBook Productions ([link removed]) Presents
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** The Laramie Project
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** at FRC Little Falls
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The chorus of a community's response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man, The Laramie Project uses the real words of the people surrounding the hate crime as it’s script.

There are 5 opportunities to see the show, each at 7:30 PM EST: October 24-October 26, and November 1 & 2.

Tickets are on sale now,

$25 General Admission

and $22 Students & Seniors.
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