The Kin-dom of Heaven
In this poem, Sarah Werner provides an eloquent imagining of what it feels like to be wholly welcomed into God’s Community.
Wounded and Whole
Why does the Resurrected Jesus have wounds? Laura Stone muses in her sermon on disability and wholeness. Plus, a sneak peek of Laura and Peggy Gilbert’s performance poetry.
Embodiment in Worship
Sarah Werner reflects on the church’s changing beliefs about physical disabilities and calls us to a more embodied approach to worship.
God Never Forgets
John Swinton writes on the intricate relationship between God and a person with dementia.
The “Me” You Don’t See
With a poem and essay, Chou Hallegra calls congregations and individuals to consider how to support people with mental illness.
Making Spaces Welcome for All
Jeanne Davies calls congregations to greater belonging and inclusion.
Trauma-Informed Care for the Congregation
Pastor Staci Williams provides an introduction to trauma and encourages grace and compassion when interacting with people with trauma.
Praying for Healing?
Rachel Joy sees her hearing loss as something that adds to her life, not as something to be cured.
Horses Live to Run
Christine Guth’s understanding of the word “human” shifted as her understanding of her autistic family members grew.