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Whenever we set up church, we need to have on hand a few large print bulletins, song sheets, outlines, scripture portions, etc., along with the standard 12-point font copies. But that is not the limit.
정신건강과 영성훈련: 글쓴이들은 사람들이 자기 자신이나 주변의 가까운 사랑하는 사람의 정신적 질병이 정신건강, 헌신하는 삶, 개인 제자도의 리듬이 만나는 지점인 신앙과 영성훈련의 측면에 어떤 영향을 주었는지 보여줍니다.
Disability Concerns would love to see you at Inspire 2019! Check out a session addressing the significance of lament for people of all abilities, as well as five other workshops devoted to disability topics.
Be sure to order printed copies of this insert for Disability Awareness Sunday on October 20, 2019!
Here's a list of best practices describing how churches can make connections with local community mental health services.
Mental Health and Spiritual Practice—Authors describe how their own or a loved one’s mental illness has shaped their faith and spiritual practice where the rhythms of mental wellness, devotional life, and personal discipleship intersect.
One Sunday Marlene and her friend Zach led the welcome time at their church. Zach lives with Down syndrome, and his speech can be hard to understand, so they found a creative way to help him share his gift of welcome!
Disability Concerns has some resources available in Braille that we'll send anywhere for the cost of shipping.
Gather with clergy, youth leaders, teachers, parents, disability advocates, and other supporters to learn, ask questions, encourage one another and praise God! The event will be held April 27 at Westdale Reformed Church in Hamilton, ON.
I'm looking for resources on how best to welcome and include a new church attendee who has Down syndrome.
In this issue people who are involved in disability advocacy describe how and why they engage in advocacy with people who have disabilities and the challenges they face.
Our world may not end pre-natal testing, but as people of faith, we can support and be supported by people like Zachary and Christine. God’s world, we, will be richer for it.
En esta edición, aquellos que están involucrados en la defensa de la discapacidad muestra cómo y por qué se involucran abogando por personas con discapacidad y los desafíos que les toca enfrentar.
이번 호에서는 장애우 사역에 몸담은 분들이 장애우 사역에 헌신하게 된 이유와 당면한 어려움을 헤쳐 나가는 방법을 다룹니다.
“Since we do not have sufficient funds to change the building, we want to find other ways to help and support families so that they feel loved and appreciated.” Listen to Daysi share in her language of Spanish (English captions available).
Because he couldn’t get in the door, safely use the restroom, or access the pulpit, Kyle Crist “decided to become a disability advocate out of necessity.” Listen to Kyle share more of his experience as a disability advocate.
You are invited to register for Walking Alongside: Youth and Mental Health conference on Saturday April 27 from 8:15 am – 3:30 pm at Westdale Reformed Church in Hamilton, ON. Please share with your pastor(s), youth leaders, church council, your church’s disability advocate, and anyone else whom you believe would benefit from knowing this information.
While Cara had worked with people with disabilities, disability advocacy wasn’t connected back to her faith until this opportunity came.
You are invited to this one-day conference on March 30, 2019 at the 105 Gibson Centre in Markham. The event is sponsored by representatives of the Christian Community and friends, all experienced in engaging with the aging population.
People try to pin the blame for egregious deeds onto people with mental illnesses or anyone with whom they can’t relate as humans, because this blaming distances them psychologically and emotionally from evil.
Beth shares her experience with Friendship Bible Studies that affirms “when you learn you teach and when you teach you learn.” Listen to more of her story below!
“I’m so happy that, finally, disability concerns [is something] the whole denomination is starting to think about…that’s exciting for me.” Listen to Reg’s own words to hear his delight in this ministry.
I hope that reading this will help people to better understand what schizophrenia is and how it affects those who suffer from it.
Disability Concerns was formed within the Christian Reformed church out of a passion for justice and a deep desire for healthy relationships among people with and without disabilities.
I wanted to share this book that was made available to participants of the Disability Concerns Leadership Training Conference last fall.