About Us | There's Room

There’s Room for Compassion.

We believe in community over everything and we are committed to the learning, the growth, and the service that’s needed to make that a reality.

Our Beliefs

We make room for big questions. Faith is a journey, and wherever you are on yours – we’re here to help and travel along with you.

Jesus

Most of us have a strong affinity for Jesus. We appreciate his story and mission of helping the marginalized. Some of us even think he’s the Messiah.

God

Most of us believe there is a God that created the world; however, our concepts of God vary vastly. Whatever you think or don’t believe is welcome here.

The Bible

We like asking big questions, especially about the “big” books. Generally speaking, we take the Bible seriously, not literally.

Sin

You won’t find the language of sin used here. Instead, we focus on how to best show up for ourselves and each other.

Holy Trinity

Some of us believe in the Holy Trinity, while others don’t. We’re flexible.

Praise & Gratitude

Like everything else here, our beliefs vary. We believe in giving praise to God, the Universe, our Ancestors, Mother Nature, and more.

Universalism

We believe if there is a heaven, we’re all going.

Ecumenical & Expansive

This probably isn’t a surprise, but we don’t believe there’s one way to embody faith. Our community is theologically ecumenical and intellectually expansive.

Our theological beliefs vary...

...but our core values unite us.

Intentionality
We can’t guarantee the impact of our actions, but we like to move in the world like we mean it — with love and compassion.
Queer-focused, Black-led
More than open and affirming, we are queer-centered and Black-led from conceptualization.
Good is Possible
We believe good still exists despite what the world says, and even more good is possible.
Grace
We’re all still learning. That’s why we focus on grace. It’s the greatest gift we can give or receive.
Centered on the Margins
We all get what we need when we center the most marginalized among us.
Culture is Created
Culture is created. That’s why we are intentional about our language, policies, and programming.
Faith in Action
Faith is more than feelings or beliefs. It’s showing up for others when we need each other the most.
Accountability
Good intentions aren’t enough. Holding each other accountable keeps us aligned with our morals and values.

Here’s how we started.

Placed initially on Pastor John’s heart in 2016, There’s Room began with a yearning to experience community and faith differently. To have a space where folks could ask big questions and grapple with hard truths without shame or persecution. John envisioned a faith community where folks could truly be themselves without worry. After sharing the vision and getting a core team in place, TR officially launched in 2021. Since day one, we’ve focused on creating an authentic community via innovative fellowship, direct services, sincere partnerships, and consistent volunteering.

Here’s where we’re going.

As we go forward, we’re focused on being a movement of people doing the work of compassion. We believe in planting seeds of impossibility! What others believe to be far-fetched, we aim for. Ultimately, we envision a world where people are safe and secure, have their basic needs met, and can focus on happiness and joy.