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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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.
Fall 2025: International Partners
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They Are Beautiful
Heleen Yoder talks about the work of Nyandengoh!, an organization in Sierra Leone that works with children with disabilities.
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Thriving in the Midst of War
Joe Landis shares about the Prometheus School in Ukraine and their important work with children with disabilities.
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All In: Imagine Worship Differently
Keli Boyer talks about the All In Project, ADN’s latest venture, made possible by a grant from the Lilly Foundation.
Spring 2025: Blindness & Low Vision
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True Eyes!
As a blind pastor, Brandon Grady uses the eyes of his soul to guide him.
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On Connections: Optic Nerves and Church Community
In this engaging interview, Eleanor Habecker shares stories of connection related to her blindness and faith.
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Introducing Camp KIND!
Register for this family camp for children with disabilities, June 30 – July 3!
Fall 2024: Baptism
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After We’re Gone
Attorney Jennifer Lile and Stewardship Consultant Lyle Miller discuss the unique aspects of estate planning for families of those with disabilities.
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Resource Review: Believing and Belonging
Field Associate Sarah Werner reviews the anabaptist baptism & membership curriculum for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Celebrating Seeds of Spiritual Growth
Chris Esau and Patty Andres share their baptism testimonies, with a short reflection by Chaplain Mike Gilmore.
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Conversations on Baptism and Belonging
Emily Krabill talks about baptism, church, God, and what it means to belong.
