https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:51:28 +0000 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:38:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/leadership-ministers-disabilities If you'd prefer to listen to the post, use this video.  Miriam Spies https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/leadership-ministers-disabilities Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:38:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/dance-assumptions When I meet someone new and have a longer time together than a nod and a smile, it feels like a dance of assumptions, teaching, and entry into a new place. Miriam Spies https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/dance-assumptions Thu, 30 May 2019 14:39:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/intellectual-disabilities/discipleship-and-ministry This morning I watched online as hundreds gathered in a church in Trosley-Breuil to celebrate the life and ministry of Jean Vanier, and to commit his spirit to God and his body to the ground. The service was a beautiful gathering of L’Arche friends from around the world, Catholic leaders, br Miriam Spies https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/intellectual-disabilities/discipleship-and-ministry Thu, 16 May 2019 17:39:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/intellectual-disabilities/family-and-friends-life Cindy Schreutelkamp loves her family. She has four kids and three grandkids. She serves at ClearView Church where she loves “walking with and equipping youth to take their next steps with Jesus Christ." She lives with one of her sons, Zachary, in Oakville where he works at Kings Ch Miriam Spies https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/intellectual-disabilities/family-and-friends-life Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:09:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/theology/theologies-disabilities This week, I participated in a webinar about theologies of disabilities led by Tom Reynolds. He is an associate professor in theology and vice principal at Emmanuel College in Toronto. Through his experiences with his son who lives with autism as well as living with his own depression, Miriam Spies https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/theology/theologies-disabilities Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:47:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/ask-him-he-age-he-will-speak-himself-john-921 Last weekend, I had two separate encounters where my voice was either not heard or not wanted.  This was not the first time that has happened, and I know it will not be the last.  This is a common occurrence for many folks with disabilities (be they physical, developmental, and/or emoti Miriam Spies https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/ask-him-he-age-he-will-speak-himself-john-921 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:19:02 +0000