Disability and The Church: Start Here Online Class
Although most people acknowledge it would be great if their church is a community where persons of all dis/abilities can thrive as saints and ministers of the gospel, it can be practically difficult for people to know how to start becoming that kind of community. This class offers foundational perspectives and practices to help your church start moving in this direction. It focuses on:
Session One – Led by Krista Ewert: Past and present language used to describe disability
Session Two – Led by Michael Morelli: What the Bible says about being human and what this means for us (people with and without disabilities)
Session Three – Led by Greg Harris: Why people with disabilities are more than people who need care—they’re people who can disciple other people
Session Four – Led by Kathy Dubbeldam: How we can take practical steps to become churches where everyone belongs and thrives
No prior experience or knowledge needed. Just your interest.
We’re meeting May 15; 22; June 15; and 26, from 11:30am-12:45pm.
Click here for more info and (free) registration.
Lower Mainland "Assess the Interest Event"
We're partnering with Northwest College and Seminary and Willingdon Church to continue the conversation with anyone curious to learn more about building a network of lay and ordained leaders, churches, and organizations to move the conversation about disability forward, be encouraged, and learn from each other.
Fellowship Pacific & Yukon Impact conference breakfast
We’re hosting an informal breakfast presentation and assess the interest conversation on Friday, June 25 at this year’s Fellowship Pacific and Yukon Impact conference in Penticton. If you’re attending that conference in person, grab your breakfast and join us at 8:45am in Salon A of the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre (21 Lakeshore Drive).
Vancouver Interest Event
We're partnering with The Lazarus Centre, YoungLife Capernaum, and Bethesda Christian Associationto host a second assess the interest event in the Vancouver area. It’s a practical way to see who's curious to learn more about building a network of lay and ordained leaders, churches, and organizations to move the conversation about disability forward, be encouraged, and learn from each other.
Fraser Valley Interest Event
We're partnering with The Lazarus Centre, YoungLife Capernaum, Bethesda Christian Association, and Central Heights Church to host what we're calling an assess the interest event—a practical way to see who's curious to learn more about building a network of lay and ordained leaders, churches, and organizations to move the conversation about disability forward, be encouraged, and learn from each other.