After growing to capacity, a longtime Friendship group has helped start a new group in a neighboring town to engage more people in inclusive ministry. Last year, the Friendship Group at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leduc, Alberta, had a […]
“Cancelled” – that’s the message many of us are receiving regarding our church services, Friendship groups, and Bible studies. But although we are walking through dark and difficult times, we hold tight to the truth that faith, friendships, and belonging […]
Hi friends, Hosting a virtual Friendship group sounds great… but how does it work on a practical level? Today we’ll explore:– Sharing video and audio through a Zoom call– Sending resources to your Friends ahead of time via email– Finding […]
Hi friends, This week we enjoyed a special guest visitor! Check out our conversation with Samantha below for some practical tips about how to host a virtual Friendship Club meeting. See transcript below of this conversation between Heather DeBoer of Friendship […]
Hi friends, Happy Friendship Friday and Good Friday! We are looking forward to celebrating Easter and wanted to share a few resources with you as we head into the weekend. Remember: Download and share this Easter coloring & devotional activity Try holding […]
Hi friends, How are you holding up? Are you finding ways to cope with this new situation? We want to remind you that we are here to serve and encourage you! Ministry to and alongside our Friends with disability also […]
We’re pulling together a special project and we need your help! The goal is to show how faith, friendship, and belonging are still being spread across Canada, even during these difficult times. Take a look at this fun example video […]
Hi friends, If you’re anything like me, you’ve completed another week of quarantine and – surprisingly – you are starting to adjust to the new normal. We wanted to take a moment to offer encouragement and a few resources to […]
We’re offering FREE online curriculum to help you continue to invest in faith, friendships, and belonging during COVID-19. “Cancelled” – that’s the message many of us are receiving regarding our church services, Friendship groups, and adult Bible studies. But although we […]
In 2018, the ADDM (Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring) estimated that 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. That means that we risk leaving a lot of people behind when we don’t make belonging a priority! […]