Flourishing Together: A “Community Conversation” on Disability and the Church

Flourishing Together: A “Community Conversation” on Disability and the Church

Come join us for a chat about how we can all thrive together, despite our differences, at our event "Flourishing Together" on June 25th!

By Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Date and time

Tuesday, June 25 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Calvin Seminary Student Center

3233 Burton Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49546

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Flourishing Together: A “Community Conversation” on Disability and the Church

Join us for a fun and interactive conversation about making church more welcoming and accessible for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Together, we will explore creative ways churches throughout Kent County can be places of belonging for every member of the body! Meet others and learn new ideas to take back to your congregation or organization. Coffee and delicious desserts will be provided.


Who should attend?

  • Pastors and worship leaders
  • Children, youth, and adult ministry leaders
  • Disability ministry leaders and volunteers
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Parents, siblings, and other family members
  • Local disability organizations, programs, and agencies
  • Other faith-based organizations and ministries
  • Anyone interested in helping churches become more accessible and welcoming


Space is limited and registration is required!


This event is being hosted by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, in collaboration with Calvin University, the Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability, and With Ministries.

Organized by

This event is organized in conjunction with a CICW-sponsored seminar on faithful ministry to, with, and by people with developmental disabilities. The event is being hosted by Erik Carter (Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability), Kate Strater (Calvin University), and Rebecca Wall and Tory White (With Ministries).