Resource Archive

Here you can find past annual gatherings, presentations, and other useful resources.

Welcoming the Whole Person: The Journey Toward LGBTQIA+ Clergy Leadership!  Panel discussion on how our clergy can be open about their wholeness as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how your congregation can be prepared to welcome and integrate their beliefs beyond just a vote. April 2026 MRC annual gathering

Gender Liberation is for Everyone: A Path Towards Stronger Allyship with LGBTQ+ Congregants – Neal Loucks and Charlie Curtis speak on how gender liberation is for all and when we recognize this, shared interests/issues/struggles can become more visible, and cis-trans relationships can involve more genuine empathy and less
othering.  Feb. 2026 MRC Learning Event

We’re Not Done Yet – Rev. Carol Zaagsma and Becky Boland speak on upcoming actions at Annual Conference and next steps for congregations.  April 2025 MRC annual gathering presentation.

General Conference Overview – Rev. Carol Zaagsma and Dave Nuckols, Minnesota conference delegates to General Conference.  April 2024 MRC annual gathering presentation. Slides    Event details

MRC Learning Event – Welcoming LGBTQ+ Congregants with Dr. Ellie Krug, Nov. 7, 2024.

Transgender & Christian: A Coming Out and Coming Home Story –  Austen Hartke, author & theologian. April 2023 MRC annual gathering presentation.  Event details

Intersectional Justice webinar – Rev. Dana Neuhauser, New City Church, Minneapolis.   March 2023 presentation.   Event details

Taking Care of Ourselves in Times of Turmoil –  Rev. Leah Russo, pastor, First UMC of the Saint Cloud Region.  2022 MRC annual gathering presentation. Event details

Jurisdictional and Reconciling Ministries Network Update –  Rev. Dr. Izzy Alvaran, RMN organizer,  and Dave Nuckols MN delegate to General and Jurisdictional Conferences.   October 2022 presentation. Event details