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Breaking Barriers—Summer 2019
Down syndrome—Authors describe some of the joys and challenges they and their church have experienced in loving and living with someone with Down syndrome.
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May 21, 2019
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The Perfect Match
The adoption agency director calmly said amid our excitement, “Just wait, Anna. They think that he might have Down syndrome.” Nonchalantly, I replied, “Oh, Ok.” He kindly encouraged us to take the weekend to think about and pray about our decision.
May 16, 2019
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Discipleship and Ministry of Jean Vanier
I am so thankful for the discipleship of Jean Vanier, and I remain thankful for the people carrying on his ministry, those who are simply the latest to arrive.
May 10, 2019
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Life, Life, and More Life
I was almost born. Actually, I was five months old and in my mother’s tummy. My mother had a test done and when the results came in, a nurse called the house and asked my parents, “So, when will you terminate this pregnancy?”
February 26, 2019
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Family and Friends for Life!
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.
February 7, 2019
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Why I Am a Disability Advocate - Beth Odor
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!
January 22, 2019
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Why I am a Disability Advocate - Joanne Van Sant
Rev. Dr. Joanne Van Sant, Church Advocate in Ridgewood, NJ, shares a story of witnessing God's grace when “everything was just right in that moment.”
December 6, 2018
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Unexpected Guests for Christmas
Our newest Bible study, “The Magi: Unexpected Guests,” takes a deep look at Matthew 2:1-12. We chose this passage in part because it highlights the idea that Jesus is the savior for ALL people.
November 26, 2018
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US Opportunity: Fellowship Working With People With Intellectual Disabilities
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals, and/or persons experiencing disability and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
August 23, 2018
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Ministering with Adults Who Have Intellectual Disability
All people--regardless of ability--are created in God's image and have a role to fulfill in the Body of Christ. Friendship Ministries can help you discover how to reach out to these precious souls who are too often neglected by the Church.
August 23, 2018
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Bible Studies for Adults with Intellectual Disability
Friendship Ministries provides Bible study curriculum that can help your church minister with adults who have intellectual disability.
April 3, 2018
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Friendship Festival in Oakville, ON, May 12
We'd love for you to join us at the Friendship Festival. The festival provides a day of fun, music, and friendship for individuals with developmental challenges and disabilities. All are welcome!
June 27, 2017
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TOGETHER: Friendship Ministries New Curriculum
TOGETHER, a new, inclusive Bible Study from Friendship Ministries, uses a wide range of teaching techniques to help participants apply the lessons to their own lives.
March 27, 2017
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Building Community: Practical Ways to Build Inclusive Communities for People Who Are Vulnerable
If you could take the vision of the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12, and put it into practice in supported care homes, you would embody the practices described in this new book by Cara Milne.
January 6, 2017
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Pray for Shalom After Attack on Disabled Man in Chicago
What can we Christians do in light of this painful news? Here’s a humble suggestion: pray for shalom. Pray for physical and emotional healing for the victim, his parents, family, and friends.
January 5, 2017
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Engraved Upon the Heart: Children, the Cognitively Challenged, and Liturgy's Influence on Faith Formation (Book Review)
Engraved Upon the Heart by Hwarang Moon makes a good case for something dear to my own heart as an ordained pastor in the Reformed tradition and as the father of a daughter who has severe intellectual disability.
June 28, 2016
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Who Are We Excluding From Worship?
What is a worship “disruption”? If someone is really excited about worship and cries out during the service, is he or she disrupting the service or participating in the service?
May 20, 2015
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Video: Psalm 139
In this touching video, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities recite Psalm 139.
August 7, 2014
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Measuring What Families Want
A study on the needs of families who live with disabilities and their desires for church.
July 7, 2014
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The Other Six Days
A social scientist, Erik Carter started his keynote address at the 2014 Summer Institute on Disability and Theology by saying he would be "preaching from Numbers." With data, he established the opportunity congregations and other communities of faith have to "welcome, receive, and be hospitable" every day of the week.
July 7, 2014
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Expressing Faith in Jesus
This revised edition and brand new resource kit guides Friendship leaders/mentors, elders, pastors, and families as they help persons with cognitive impairments prepare to express their faith and become full members of a faith community.
July 5, 2014
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Friendship Ministries
Our Mission is to share God’s love with people who have intellectual disability and to enable them to become an active part of God’s family.