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Faith communities today face diverse challenges. We need everybody’s gifts in order to flourish – and this includes people with disabilities and their families. Tragically, many churches and other faith communities are still not accessible or welcoming of people with diverse needs. We would love to partner with you to change this!
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Judy is an integral part of the Priory Park Baptist Church community in Guelph, providing a rich welcome to those who enter the church's doors. Judy finds "family" and friendship at Priory Park and experiences belonging in her community. Watch her story.
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Latest Posts
I want everyone to have the experience that I had that day – to be in a space where there is true love and acceptance for each member. Where people show up with their whole, unedited selves and are embraced. … Read More →
The post Valuing and Respecting Gifts appeared first on The Disability and Faith Forum.
As we welcome the new year, we're pleased to share this poem by Mike Bonikowsky. … Read More →
The post Sign of Contradiction appeared first on The Disability and Faith Forum.
Like Jazz musicians, church leaders need to become masterful at holding tension and refrain from resolving it prematurely. Rather than encouraging others to strictly preach victory in Jesus, perhaps we need to make space for people to find their own voices and speak their hurts or cry out to God. … Read More →
The post Belonging, Like Jazz appeared first on The Disability and Faith Forum.
I want everyone to have the experience that I had that day – to be in a space where there is true love and acceptance for each member. Where people show up with their whole, unedited selves and are embraced. … Read More →
The post Valuing and Respecting Gifts appeared first on The Disability and Faith Forum.
As we welcome the new year, we're pleased to share this poem by Mike Bonikowsky. … Read More →
The post Sign of Contradiction appeared first on The Disability and Faith Forum.
Like Jazz musicians, church leaders need to become masterful at holding tension and refrain from resolving it prematurely. Rather than encouraging others to strictly preach victory in Jesus, perhaps we need to make space for people to find their own voices and speak their hurts or cry out to God. … Read More →
The post Belonging, Like Jazz appeared first on The Disability and Faith Forum.
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We'd love to partner with you in prayer for the work that God is doing around the world through the ministry of Christian Horizons. Find our latest monthly guide below, or download previous issues.
Resources
Does your congregation want to become a more accessible, welcoming place for people with disabilities and their families? Browse our list of curated resources here, or connect with us to chat about your particular situation.
Stories
We love to share the diverse ways that people discover belonging and joy in their communities. Learn how Christian Horizons is making a positive impact in the lives of people who experience disabilities.
