Find an RMN Virtual or In-Person Event
RMN holds events open to the whole Reconciling movement including guided conversations, virtual worship services, speakers from around the connection, and more. You’ll find upcoming events here.
To submit to our calendar an RMN-related event hosted by your Reconciling Ministry, click here.
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Events
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Power of Together: A how-to on LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Legislation, and Letter-writing
In this Virtual Porch, hosted by Parents Reconciling Network, we will talk about how we can make a difference together for LGBTQ+ justice and inclusion. Learn about local advocacy and legislation, and bring a pen and paper as we talk about the impact of letter-writing.
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Convocation 2023: Onward to Perfection
501 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 501 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United StatesJoin us as we kick off the celebration of RMN's 40th anniversary and gather in person for the first time since 2020! John Wesley encouraged Methodists toward perfection in the lifelong pursuit of love. Love looks like affirmation in the face of persecution, like kinship in the face of isolation, and like courage in the […]
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How Can RMN Help You? | VBS & Resource Needs w. Nick Mundwiller
Whether you're planning your VBS for this summer or looking for resources, RMN wants to help. As partners in ministry, we also want to know what else we can do! Special guest Nick Mundwiller, RMN's VBS Managing Editor, will share their expertise and insights on the JUST Like Me VBS and other resources available to […]
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INCOMPATIBLE: How the Church Cast Out LGBTQ Christians & Where We Go Next
Come learn about the fantastic work of Rev. Charlie Baber, creator of the Wesley Bros. comics, and how he uses comics to tell the story of how we got to where we are today in the UMC. Whether you're a reader of comics or not, you'll enjoy this conversation with the author.
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Making Connections to Make Change: Use Your Story for LGBTQ+ Advocacy
When we live in challenging times that see rights diminishing and threats increasing, how can we be an activist? When change needs to happen, we need to know how to use our stories to open doors for conversation. Chris Pepple will discuss how we use storytelling to bring about change in our churches, schools, communities, […]
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General Conference is Coming. What Can You Do?
What are our GC2024 legislative priorities? Why become a Reconciling Ministry now? How else can you get involved? General Conference 2024 is drawing near, and this is a historic opportunity for the Reconciling movement to advance justice and inclusion for LGBTQ+ United Methodists in the Church. RMN Organizers will discuss what you can do to […]
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The Future of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the UMC, feat. Bishop Karen Oliveto
At this historic juncture in United Methodist history, come learn from Bishop Karen Oliveto about what is possible through policy change and what our Church could become. Bring your hopes and your questions!
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How to Use the Parent Support Group Toolkit
RMN's newest resource was published recently: the Parent Support Group Toolkit. You can download it for free to use in the creation of a group for family members and loved ones of LGBTQ+ young people. Come hear from Parents Reconciling Network board member Rev. Audrey Myers about how you can optimize your use of this […]
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Reconciling @ Rí Rá: an RMN Fundraiser
208 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 208 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United StatesHalfway through General Conference 2024, come lift your spirits! Celebrate & support the Reconciling movement with RMN at Rí Rá Irish Pub.
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Liturgy of Queer Lament & Celebration
501 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 501 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United StatesJoin RMN, LYNC, UMQCC, and UMQDC for an evening of lament and celebration at 7pm – First UMC, 501 N. Tryon St.
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Whom Shall I Send? [Welcoming LGBTQ+ Clergy Candidates]
The doors of The United Methodist Church have just opened a little further. This is a kairos moment. As United Methodists: who do we now choose to be? The Church […]
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UNCHARTED [Convocation 2025]
Featured203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI, United StatesEvery other year, Reconciling people gather for Convocation, an energizing, life-giving get-together. If you haven’t been to Convocation before, you can expect: Heart-opening musical worship and preaching A wealth of […]