Connections Newsletter

The Connections Newsletter is a periodical offering educational articles and personal stories of the intersection of faith and disability. Connections published three times a year, both online and in print, by Anabaptist Disabilities Network.

Spring 2025: Blindness & Low Vision

a bright, circular lantern hangs from a tree limb in an otherwise dark room.

True Eyes!

ByGuest Writer

As a blind pastor, Brandon Grady uses the eyes of his soul to guide him.

a small group of teenagers of various ages, ethnicities, abilities, and genders sit on a couch, piled on top of each other.

On Connections: Optic Nerves and Church Community

ByEmily Hunsbaker

In this engaging interview, Eleanor Habecker shares stories of connection related to her blindness and faith.

two white females, one a young adult and one a teen with down syndrome, sit on a lawn and smile.

Introducing Camp KIND!

ByEmily Hunsbaker

Fall 2024: Baptism

After We’re Gone

ByEmily Hunsbaker

Attorney Jennifer Lile and Stewardship Consultant Lyle Miller discuss the unique aspects of estate planning for families of those with disabilities.

cover of Believing and Belonging curriculum: a young adult female wrapped in a towel hugs a middle aged man after being baptized.

Resource Review: Believing and Belonging

BySarah Werner

Field Associate Sarah Werner reviews the anabaptist baptism & membership curriculum for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Vertical shot of young seedlings in a tray, capturing early growth stages.

Celebrating Seeds of Spiritual Growth

ByGuest Writer

Chris Esau and Patty Andres share their baptism testimonies, with a short reflection by Chaplain Mike Gilmore.

two white female young adults with signs of intellectual disabilities smile together.

Conversations on Baptism and Belonging

ByGuest Writer

Emily Krabill talks about baptism, church, God, and what it means to belong.

Summer 2024: Cerebral Palsy

This is the Way God Made Me

ByGuest Writer

Katie Smith reflects on being fearfully and wonderfully made as a disabled person.

Made in God’s Image

ByGuest Writer

Tony Miller wrestles with the ideas of healing, wholeness, and love.

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference

ByEmily Hunsbaker

Accessibility Services, Equipping Session, Giveaways, and more!