Connections Newsletter
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.
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Fall 2026: Faith Formation
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Cripping Youth Ministry
Sarah Werner reviews the book Cripping Youth Ministry, edited by Justin Forbes and Erin Raffety.
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Accessible Bible Translations
Peter Goerzen, professor of biblical studies at Bethel College, discusses the wide variety of accessible Bible translations that are available.
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Faith Formation for Students with Disabilities
Tracey Lehman is a member of Columbus Mennonite Church (OH) and the mother of two young adult sons with Down syndrome. Communications Director Sarah Werner recently sat down with her to talk about her experience with the religious education programs her sons participated in when they were growing up.
Summer 2026: Children in Nature
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Witnesses in a Wonder-full World
Benjamin Conner shares ideas for how to be a witness for wonder alongside children.
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Naturally Inclusive
Naturally Inclusive by Ruth Wilson is an excellent resource for parents and educators looking for practical advice on helping young people with disabilities to connect with the natural world.
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Wings of Hope Camp
At Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania, the spirit of summer camp extends beyond the season. One beautiful expression of that spirit is Wings of Hope, an afterschool program designed especially for children and teens with disabilities, ages 5–18.
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Summer Conferences Update
There are several conferences happening this summer in the Church of the Brethren for youth and adults.
Winter 2026: Images of God
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Christ of the Wheelchair
Pastor Derek Yoder reflects on his spiritual journey as a minister to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and how he came to create the icon, Christ of the Wheelchair.
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Everybody’s Theology Matters
Keith Dow reflects on the Images of God project, a collaborative artistic effort with participants with intellectual disabilities.
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Book Review: Blessed is the Body
This year’s Lenten devotional from Herald Press, Blessed Is the Body: Disability Justice and the Community of Christ by Tatum Tricarico, is a thoughtful and accessible reflection on biblical texts centering disability and how they can inform the life of the church.
