Over the last several years, many progressive faith-based organizations have undertaken major diversity, equity, and inclusion …
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Including Disabled People in the New Year Planning
Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …
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Access Sunday: An Invitation to Inclusion
Does your church ever offer an "Access Sunday"? At certain times of the church year in our lectionary, lessons seem to call to us …
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Ministry to those with Alzheimer’s Disease
Godly Play and Memories My mother has Alzheimer's. We recently moved her to a nursing home where she could receive the …
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Placing Developmentally Disabled Children in Church Programs: The Challenge of a “Perfect Fit”
Disabilities in the Church Community Most children’s ministers and long-time volunteer leaders will at some point find …
Fostering Spiritual Growth in All Children
Developmental Disabilities in Church Communities The most rewarding experiences for any Christian parent, Sunday school …
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