Upcoming Resource: Individualized Faith Formation Plan
Today’s article comes from ELCA Disability Ministries advisory team member, Anita Smallin. The Disability Ministries Advisory team has been working on a resource for church leaders. We have been calling this resource an Individualized Faith Formation Plan (IFFP). Hey Anita,...
ELCA Churchwide Organization (CWO) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Learning Day!
June 11, ELCA Churchwide Organization (CWO) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Learning Day! The ELCA churchwide organization will host a learning day for CWO staff highlighting ministries that reach historically underrepresented groups in church and society. The day will feature...
RMG Workshop: Creating the Tapestry of the “New Kingdom” Through the Lens of Disability Theology
Hello friends! In just about a month, members of our ELCA Disability Ministries team will be headed off to the Rostered Ministers Gathering in Indianapolis. While we’re there, we’ve got the opportunity to facilitate a new workshop that we are...
A Reflection On The Extravaganza
Today’s post comes from ELCA Disability Ministries advisory team member, Anita Smallin. I have had the honor of attending the Extravaganza as a participant and as a workshop leader over the course of my career. The E (as it gets...
2025 Disability Ministries Grantees
Hello and a blessed Advent to everyone! On behalf of ELCA Disability Ministries’ advisory and our groups of grant reviewers I would like to say a huge “thank you!” to the nearly sixty congregations and ministries that applied for grants...
Creating Accessible Spaces On A Budget: webinar
Hi everyone! Lisa Heffernan, coordinator, here on the blog today. I wanted to share a short note with all of you on last month’s webinar, and offer a link to the recording. On November 17, members of the ELCA Disability...