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January 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM

New Year, New Faces!

New Year, New Faces! Happy New Year! Here at Room for All, we're off and rolling into 2025 and ready to get to work in the RCA.  We're delighted to have three new board members joining us in this work; please join us in welcoming Rev. Nicole Garc…

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December 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM

🍪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Baking Spirits Bright this Giving Tuesday

🍪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Baking Spirits Bright this Giving Tuesday Make Cookies for All, and join us this Advent season! View this email in your browserThis #GivingTuesday, let’s surround one another with sweetness and care.🍪🍪🍪 This time of year is deliciously diverse, with people bringing their tr…

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November 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Sharing is Caring - Cookies for All!

Sharing is Caring - Cookies for All! Giving Tuesday is next week, and you're the missing ingredient!  Giving a loved one a batch of homemade cookies takes time, effort, and investment, and that shows you care. Help us continue to sh…

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November 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Entering November Together

Entering November Together With you on the road ahead Is your voting plan ready? Unless you've been ignoring the news (not a bad idea!) or are one of our friends in Canada, you should have already made a plan for ho…

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October 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Taking History to Heart

Taking History to Heart Important Observances and RfA Events in October View this email in your browserThis 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…

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September 4, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Drawing Together for Learning and Love

Drawing Together for Learning and Love Preparing our communities to combat anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and advocate actively! Take Action this Fall Partner with Room for All to bring in person trainings to your community, and build momentum to advance…

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August 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Announcing RfA Mini Conferences

Announcing RfA Mini Conferences Let's gather and learn in Fall 2024! Jesus gave us water, and it was not in the well... It's time to draw together... Jesus lived by love, such that everyone who encountered him was q…

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July 1, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Will you join us in prayer?

Will you join us in prayer? For the RCA and our siblings in the CRC The General Synod of the Reformed Church in America met in Tucson, AZ from June 13-18, 2024, making a number of decisions for the future of the denomination. Some of those key de…

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June 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM

Until All can be Proud Out Loud

Until All can be Proud Out Loud Happy Pride, Friends! While many of us in the RCA are gearing up for General Synod, LGBTQIA+ folks and their allies are also beginning Pride Month celebrations! Whether you’re participating in a loc…

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May 17, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Come nest in the shade

Come nest in the shade RfA Sunday 2024 Resources are out now! The rainbow is for all, and all are for the rainbow. We’re proud to announce that this year’s RfA Sunday Resources are now live! As you prepare to celebrate God’s dive…

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May 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Affirm + Celebrate God’s image in all persons

Affirm + Celebrate God’s image in all persons Panel Discussions continue through May Join RfA May 8th & 29th, 2024 at 12 PM EDT! As our virtual panel discussions continue, we'll be gathering with the authors and respondents t…

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April 10, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Revisiting Affirmed & Celebrated

Revisiting Affirmed & Celebrated Join RfA on April 17th for the first author panel discussion Join us for the first virtual panel discussion, on April 17th, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT Register today! Meet our Panelis…

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March 31, 2024 at 11:59 AM

They've taken the Lord out of the tomb...

They've taken the Lord out of the tomb... ...we don't know where they have laid him. View this email in your browser Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the…

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March 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM

"To live in this world...

"To live in this world... ...you must be able to do three things..." “….to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.” “In Blackwater Woods” by Mary…

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February 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Correction: Remembering Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield

Correction: Remembering Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield Correction: Our previous email misstated the date of Norm's passing. He passed away on January 27, 2024. Copyright © 2024 Room for All, All…

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February 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Remembering Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield

Remembering Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield For his faithfulness, courage, and guiding light We're forever Friends of Norm. On February 27, 2024, Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield joined the great cloud of witnesses.   It was Norm’s courage …

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January 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Let's make Room for All in 2024!

Let's make Room for All in 2024! Starting Off the New Year Together Dear friends, We hope that you have had a restful, reflective and restorative Christmas season. With Epiphany just around the corner, we remember the guidance and mystery of th…

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November 28, 2023 at 1:59 PM

There's so much to Celebrate! 🏳️‍🌈💒

There's so much to Celebrate! 🏳️‍🌈💒 Commemorate 2023's milestones with your gift There's so much to Celebrate! This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to commemorate a milestone on the road towards an inclusive and affirming church with your gift.…

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November 21, 2023 at 5:59 PM

We are Thankful for you!

We are Thankful for you! Gratitude for all you are & do “Even with our differences, there is a place we're all connected, Each of us can find each other's light. So for tonight we pray for what we know can be And on this day we …

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November 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM

You're First: What are you Waiting for? 🌟

You're First: What are you Waiting for? 🌟 Our first Advent Devotional debuts today! When I hopped on a Zoom call with some of our dedicated Board Members this week, there was a good chuckle that Christmas decorations have already a…

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November 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Remembering and Reflecting

Remembering and Reflecting Transgender Day of Remembrance Resources and Upcoming Advent Devotional TDOR 2023 is on Monday, November 20th I've never forgotten the first time I attended a Transgender Day of Remembrance observance. We gathered on a…

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September 28, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Claiming our past, Changing our present, Creating our future

Claiming our past, Changing our present, Creating our future Learning together to honor LGBTQIA+ History Month Here comes October! With the anchor of the 11th, National Coming Out Day, this month serves as a chance to learn every…

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September 21, 2023 at 3:29 PM

You're Invited!

You're Invited! Join us for our upcoming trainings and programs Join us for these upcoming programs! We are so excited to have you join us at these upcoming programs, both educational and social. If you know someone who may not …

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September 1, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Bystanding < Upstanding: Let’s Learn Together

Bystanding Upcoming Programming focused on Anti-Bullying & Addressing Anti-LGBTQIA+ Rhetoric With college students back on campuses and a new school year on the other side of the weekend, September is here! Once we settle back into that famil…

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August 1, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Honoring the work for Women's Rights

Honoring the work for Women's Rights 3 anniversaries coincide to celebrate the progress of gender justice Seneca Falls, New York is holy ground for me. I have lifelong faith and family…

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June 30, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Continuing Pride & General Synod Recap

Continuing Pride & General Synod Recap Taking June with us & sharing notes from General Synod 2023 View this email in your browser Bringing June with us Through videos, parades, worship and shared m…

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May 26, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Preparing for Pride

Preparing for Pride June is just around the corner! We're just a few short days from June! This Pride season, coming together as a community and centering joy is more important than ever. Whether it's through a celebratory Sunday at your church, …

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May 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Join us for the General Synod 2023 Workbook Review

Join us for the General Synod 2023 Workbook Review Registration is open to all. View this email in your browser Workbook Review May 24 at 12 Noon Eastern (11 Central, 10 Mountain, 9 Pacific) Register via Zoom Download the…

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May 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM

For All Families

For All Families Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Mother's Day & International Family Equality Day Ephesians 3:14-15 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name.…

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April 10, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Easter Monday Devotional

Easter Monday Devotional During the Sundays of Lent and on Easter Sunday, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week and today, we've asked queer RCA…

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April 9, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Easter Devotional

Easter Devotional Christ is Risen! "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"' John 11:25-26  …

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April 8, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Saturday

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Saturday For the last 6 Sundays of Lent, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week, we've asked queer RCA folks to resp…

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April 7, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Lenten Devotional: Good Friday

Lenten Devotional: Good Friday For the last 6 Sundays of Lent, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week, we've asked queer RCA folks to respond to …

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April 6, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Lenten Devotional: Maundy Thursday

Lenten Devotional: Maundy Thursday For the last 6 Sundays of Lent, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week, we've asked queer RCA folks to respond…

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April 5, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Wednesday

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Wednesday For the last 6 Sundays of Lent, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week, we've asked queer RCA folks to res…

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April 4, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Tuesday

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Tuesday For the last 6 Sundays of Lent, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week, we've asked queer RCA folks to respo…

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April 3, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Monday

Lenten Devotional: Holy Week Monday For the last 6 Sundays of Lent, RfA board members and RCA chaplains have reflected on the implications of the "I am" statements from the Gospel of John. During Holy Week, we've asked queer RCA folks to respon…

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April 2, 2023 at 3:29 PM

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 6

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 6 "Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”'  John 14:6 When I was younger, this verse meant that Jesus was the only way.  I was ass…

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March 26, 2023 at 9:51 PM

"I am..." Devotional Week 5

"I am..." Devotional Week 5 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:1-2 The text fro…

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March 19, 2023 at 3:29 PM

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 4

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 4 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bri…

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March 17, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Queering Church

Queering Church   Join us! Room for All is proud to co-sponsor "Queering Church: Stories of Queer Affirmation in the Church" from the Princeton Theological Seminary Center for Theology, Women, and Gender. The hybrid event is free t…

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March 12, 2023 at 3:29 PM

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 3

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 3 “I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 1…

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March 5, 2023 at 4:29 PM

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 2

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 2 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ John 8:12 How do we stand boldly and courageously, k…

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February 26, 2023 at 5:02 PM

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 1

"I am..." Lenten Devotional Week 1 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35, NRSVUE) During survival training in the Rocky Mountains, the…

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February 22, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Wishing you a blessed Lent

Wishing you a blessed Lent Unique to the Gospel of John are the “I Am” statements of Jesus. From “I am the bread of life” to “I am the vine,” each statement invites deeper curiosity about who Jesus is. During the seven weeks through…

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February 14, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Love for All

Love for All Happy Valentine's Day! Here at RfA, we're sharing the love in a number of ways. Take a look at some of the upcoming programs and opportiunities listed below! Like the graphic above? It's one of several beautiful new Va…

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December 24, 2022 at 10:59 PM

From RfA <3

From RfA From the Room for All family to you and yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Copyright © 2022 Room for All, Al…

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November 29, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Oops! That's not our address!

Oops! That's not our address! Our previous email listed our old address. Here's the right one. We're sorry! Our previous email accidentally used an old footer that listed an outdated mailing address. If you'd like to mail a donation to Room for All, our curren…

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November 29, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Your Giving Makes Everything We Do Possible

Your Giving Makes Everything We Do Possible This #GivingTuesday we're thankful for YOU. Your gifts to RfA make the direct support we do possible. Your support makes the advocacy we do at the congregational, Classis, and denominatio…

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November 19, 2022 at 8:03 PM

RfA's TDOR Observance is now available

RfA's TDOR Observance is now available View this email in your browser Click the Video above to participate in Room for All's 2022 Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. You can find more resources for congregation…

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