Worship

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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.
Seeking An Accessible Church Home
Jill Keyser Speicher writes about searching for a church as a wheelchair user.
MC USA Accessibility Resolution Passes
Out Now: "Everybody Belongs, Serving Together"
A new resource for congregations

- A Church for All People
  Some congregations are finding that when they talk openly about mental health, it becomes natural to include mental health problems in the care and support they offer.
- Advent Week Four
  Advent Week Four
- Autism in the Congregation
  Suggestions for including children with autism in church activities
- Book Review: Margins of Grace
- Communion and Food Allergies
  Food sensitivities can be a hidden barrier to participation in the life of the church.
- 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.
- Enabled to pray the Lord's prayer
  God’s kingdom on earth as in heaven calls for peace and justice for all, not for only those who are able in body and mind.

- Friendship's Worship Team
  A worship team from Friendship Community involves persons with intellectual disabilities in leading worship in Pennsylvania congregations.
- God, I know you're there!
  Learning about prayer and forgiveness through the deep spirituality of friends with developmental disabilities.
- Learning Wisdom
  Learning wisdom through worship with people who have intellectual disabilities
- Love is a Beautiful Thing
  Anita Chapman blesses Columbus Mennonite Church with her joy in living while they look after her ongoing care.
- Making Friends with Time
  Learning the Advent grace of waiting for another with openness of heart
- Making Room for Christmas
  How can we make room for the holy by embracing the unexpected and welcoming one another this holiday season?
- MC USA Accessibility Resolution Passes

- Out Now: "Everybody Belongs, Serving Together"
  A new resource for congregations
- Partners in Ushering
  Mari Janzen took the initiative to make Tom her ushering partner, and together they are learning to know everyone in their large congregation.
- Ready and Able
  Tony Walters, a deacon at Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren who happens to have autism, helps prepare for the congregation's love feasts.
- Seeking An Accessible Church Home
  Jill Keyser Speicher writes about searching for a church as a wheelchair user.
- True Prayer
  Today I experienced a real God moment while praying with our core members at L’Arche.
- Worship Service Marks Mental Health Awareness Month
  One congregation's effort to raise awareness and offer support
- 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.