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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Inclusive Ministry

December 27, 2019January 31, 2020 Victoria WhiteEncouragement, Universal Design

As fallen creatures, we often fall short of the life that God has called us to live. Despite these shortcomings, God’s grace allows us to be made whole again though him. That means growing in Christ by remaining faithful to […]

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Better Belonging: Worship Service

October 22, 2019January 31, 2020 Victoria WhiteEncouragement, Tips and Tools, Universal Design

Do you remember when you visited your home church for the first time? You might have been feeling nervous – anxious even. With the help of small groups and fellowship dinners, you probably became more comfortable. Eventually, you became settled […]

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A Creative Welcome

February 21, 2019January 31, 2020 Victoria WhiteTips and Tools, Universal Design
A Creative Welcome

by Heather DeBoer, Friendship Ministries—Canada On Sunday, Marlene and Zach, who lives with Down syndrome, led the welcome time at our church. Zach’s speech can be hard to understand, so Marlene and his mom got creative and used a bitmoji […]

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Welcome to Our Old Church

February 14, 2019January 31, 2020 Victoria WhiteTips and Tools, Universal Design
Welcome to Our Old Church

by Kevin Timpe In my experience as a parent, author, and advocate for people with disabilities, I have unfortunately found that the Church is sometimes less welcoming toward people with disabilities than is our culture at large. I think, for […]

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Why Inclusion Is Different than Acceptance

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Victoria WhiteUniversal Design
Why Inclusion Is Different Than Acceptance

“We accept everyone at our church.” Have you ever heard someone say that? The modern church has made great strides in this area. We make the Bible available in numerous translations to make it easier to understand. We share our […]

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Gathering Everyone Together

March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 Victoria WhiteUniversal Design
Gathering Everyone Together

by Chris Meehan This post was originally published in CRCNA News and Views. Since early January, Irene Kraegel has been helping to facilitate Together, a new inclusive Bible study from Friendship Ministries, for a small group of adults at Grace Christian Reformed […]

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Who Is Missing?

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Victoria WhiteUniversal Design
Who Is Missing?

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the November 2017 issue of Justice Unbound. First Church is eager to start their new church ministry year. They’ve hung a sign out in front of their building for all to see: EVERYONE […]

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