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 calling “Creating the Tapestry of the ‘New Kingdom’ Through the Lens of Disability Theology”, and share information about this ministry in the Interaction Center.
During the workshop we will explore how “people with disabilities are the fabric of the ‘new kingdom’ that Jesus envisions in his Sermon on the Mount. Grounded in theopraxis — the intersection of faith and action — this workshop invites you to reflect on how the gifts, leadership and lived experiences of people with disabilities are central to the body of Christ. You will leave with a renewed imagination and concrete ways to more fully embody God’s inclusive, life-giving mission in your ministry.” (Creating the Tapestry of the “New Kingdom” Through the Lens of Disability Theology | Rostered Ministers Gathering | ELCA)
As coordinator for ELCA Disability Ministries, I am continually blown away by the passion, knowledge, and experience these awesome leaders bring to the church and this ministry. Opportunities like the Rostered Ministers Gathering are just one way we get to share what we do, and we are excited to see many of you there! We’d love to have you join us at 1:45 p.m. on July 7th during the first workshop session. Blessings on your summer!
Peace,
Rev. Lisa Heffernan
ELCA Disability Ministries, coordinator