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Unison Prayer of Confession
A brief unison prayer asking God to "Open our hearts to our brothers and sisters whoever they may be."
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November 18, 2015
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A Litany of Confession
A helpful litany that encourages and reminds us to see more than the outside of people.
November 30, 2015
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Children's Sermon: Children of Light Loving All People
When we all love other people, we are letting Jesus' light shine in us for all the world to see. Even if there are some things we can't do, we CAN all love people.
November 25, 2015
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Disability Awareness Sermon Idea: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
"The Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
November 25, 2015
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Disability Awareness Sermon Idea: John 9:1-41
In the presence of "healthy" friends or family members, disabled persons are sometimes not even addressed directly.
December 31, 2015
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Litany for Disability Awareness
Use this brief litany as a tool to welcome and engage the gifts of people with disabilities.
December 31, 2015
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Ways to Celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday
Disability Awareness Sunday is an opportunity to raise awareness concerning people with disabilities and to explore their full engagement in the church's life.
March 10, 2016
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5 Stages of Disability Attitudes Video
What is the most disabling condition in any community or church community? Vinnie Adam's answer will surprise and challenge you.
July 25, 2016
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Myths and Facts About People With Disabilities
The barriers people with disabilities face begin with people’s attitudes — attitudes often rooted in misinformation and misunderstandings about what it’s like to live with a disability.
July 25, 2016
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Aphasia: Source of Frustration
It's a challenge dealing with assumptions people make about his stammering speech and with his own frustrations, but Christ’s peace keeps him from bitterness.
August 17, 2016
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RCA Disability Awareness Sunday Resources
Disability Awareness Sunday encourages congregations to grow in becoming places of belonging for everyone and to discover ways to engage their gifts in ministry.
August 18, 2016
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CRC Resources for Disability Week
Disability Week encourages congregations to grow in becoming places of belonging for everyone and places to engage their gifts in ministry — with a particular focus on people with disabilities.
April 21, 2017
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Prayer for Friendship Sunday 2017
Here is a prayer I will be using for Friendship Sunday. Please use and share if you'd like!
August 29, 2017
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Indispensable
This message by Dan Vander Plaats, Director of Advancement at Elim Christian Services, winsomely challenges his audience to examine their own attitudes toward people who have disabilities.
October 31, 2017
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A Prayer of Confession
This prayer confesses our sin of selfishness and asks God to help us love other people, especially people whom we consider "different."
November 20, 2017
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Hiring People With Disabilities Makes Cents and Sense
An article I read about churches hiring people with disabilities contained helpful information but their approach emphasized that hiring anyone with a disability is fraught with "landmines." Ouch!
October 17, 2018
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Ministry of Poetry: "Broken"
This past summer Klaaske deGroot-deKoning worked as a cook at Rehoboth camp at Gull Lake, Alberta. Rehoboth offers camps for people with disabilities, and she was inspired to write this poetry.
January 11, 2019
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Film Corto Ian: How a Boy Seeks Belonging
This video is a helpful tool for families, older adults (who may also feel marginalized by age and acquired disability), congregations, study groups and more! Give it a watch and have a conversation with others.
April 3, 2019
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New Bulletin Insert: Disability Awareness Sunday 2019
Be sure to order printed copies of this insert for Disability Awareness Sunday on October 20, 2019!
May 14, 2019
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Bearing Witness to God’s Kingdom
For Disability Week this year (October 13 through 20), we are highlighting the value and importance of disability advocates.
June 5, 2019
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Roundup of Webinars From Disability Concerns
Topics include children and youth with disabilities, mental health issues, ways of showing welcome that go beyond physical accessibility, and more. Here they are in one post for your convenience.
June 5, 2019
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Videos and Discussion Questions: Let's Talk About Disability
Often we are changed in and by our relationships with people with disabilities and their families. Consider these videos a glimpse into their lives and an invitation to deepen relationships in your congregation and community.
June 18, 2019
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Disability Concerns Canada Newsletter - June 2019
There is one article specific to the Canadian context, but the remainder of the pieces are must-reads all over North America.
July 24, 2019
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Resources for Disability Week 2019
Disability Concerns shares resources to help your congregation mark Disability Awareness Sunday (October 20, 2019 or whenever works best for your church).
December 28, 2015
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Lessons on the Journey With Disability
Who wants to listen to people prattle on about “God’s will” when, frankly, they don’t have a clue what the mind of God is with regard to any particular situation?