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All In: Immersive Worship for Everybody

BySarah Werner

Mennonite Health Service Association and Anabaptist Disabilities Network recently received a grant of $1.2 million from Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. The national initiative aims to support faith-based organizations as they help children grow in faith and deepen their relationships with God.

As a result, ADN is launching an exciting new opportunity for Anabaptist congregations through a five-year project: All In: Immersive Worship for Everybody.

This collaborative project invites congregations to join us on a journey of creating accessible, intergenerational worship through a five-year collaborative project. All In will emphasize the importance of congregational worship in children’s faith formation. Church leaders will have the opportunity to:

  • In-person and virtual training and coaching from experts on childhood development, faith formation, intergenerational worship, disability inclusion, and facilitating congregational change.
  • In-person retreats, virtual group coaching sessions, an online forum, and a chance to build relationships with other congregation leaders.
  • $2,000 annually for supplies and to expand your ministries. 
  • Site visits, individualized support, consultation, and resources for the duration of the project and beyond.
  • Intergenerational worship that reflects the full diversity of the Body of Christ, inclusive of all ages, abilities, and experiences.

If you think this opportunity might be the right fit for your congregation head to our website to learn more and apply! Applications are now open through October.

For more information, email All In Project Director, Keli Boyer at KeliB@anabaptistdisabilities.net. 

About Anabaptist Disabilities Network

Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADN) is a small organization located in Elkhart, Indiana, which serves the Anabaptist community in North America. ADN connects and supports people who have disabilities, their families, and faith communities to create a culture of belonging for everybody.

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