** Daylight Saving Time has begun and that means for most of us our clocks were sprung forward by an hour this past weekend. Across the United States, though, and particularly in the communities in which our RfA staff reside, things have seemed to turn too far back.
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On Valentine’s Day, in Mitch’s area of Upstate New York, the news broke that Sam Nordquist, a black transgender man who had been reported missing for several weeks, was found murdered. Seven people have since been indicted for this horrific act. Mitch assisted with holding vigil and providing the ministry of presence, serving as a main point of contact for the Finger Lakes transgender community and allies looking to take tangible action in this awful aftermath.

A few weeks later, a gay couple in Buffalo, New York were murdered in their home. The queer community in Western New York have been shaken again, and are fearful and grieving.

In the past few weeks, the right-wing legislators in Iowa’s statehouse and governor’s mansion have successfully stripped “gender identity” from the Iowa Civil Rights Code as well as proposed other anti-queer legislation. Cameron was at the capitol for the record-breaking protests that took place and registered public comment in the committee hearings on the topic, but still, there’s anxiety and fear taking hold among trans people and their family and friends in Iowa.

We are at a deeply troubling crossroads in our country: will we allow the majority to terrorize and remove rights from a vulnerable minority, or will we stand up for the rights of all people to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Room for All’s name isn’t just a thing we put on our letterhead; it’s a deeply held value. Unless there is room for all of us, there is safety for none of us.


** Below is a document that outlines some ways that you might be able to hold your own anxiety or support those in these turbulent times. Connection, community, and collaboration are more important now than we’ve ever seen it, and we need our allies to speak up, reach out, and help us spring forward together.
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What Can I Do? (click here) ([link removed])


** Standing in Solidarity at the Capitol
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On April 14th, 2025, some members of the Collective of Queer Christian Leaders (CQCL) are leading a rally at 10 AM at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Read about our shared Ash Wednesday statement here. ([link removed])

If you are interested in attending in person, please RSVP at this link. ([link removed]) Registration is not required, but it is highly encouraged to help organizers create a powerful and organized gathering. By registering, you'll receive important event updates and details so that you have the most up-to-date information about the rally.

Event Address: U.S. Capitol, Area 11, Washington D.C. (Intersection of Independence Avenue SE & First Street SE, Washington, D.C.)

With any questions, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=4%2F14%20CQCL%20Rally)


** Join us in Seeking this Lent
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We're gathering each week on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM ET on Zoom to discuss the guide by A Sanctified Art, LLC.

Registration is still open! ([link removed])


** About CQCL
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RfA is one member of this collective of organizational leaders dedicated to combating white Christian Supremacy through centering Queer people and innovative collaboration.

Learn more here ([link removed])

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