Spiritual Support & Services
Upcoming Events
JUNE
Date: June 24, 11 a.m.
Topic: Building Relationships Through Mutual Connection
Speaker: Rev. Sarah VanderZee McKenney
AUGUST
Date: TBA
Topic: It's Not So Different!: Supporting People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their Families in Times of Grief & Loss
Speaker: Rev. Bill Gaventa
OCTOBER
Date: TBA
Topic: The Power of "How": People with I/DD in Congregational Leadership
Speaker: TBA
Resources
ARTICLES
- Presbyterian Today (Jan. 18, 2021)
Is your digital ministry leaving out people with disabilities?
How to welcome all into the 21st century
-Sarah McKenney
Congretional Resources
Mulit-faith Books
- Congregational Outreach Survey (pdf)
- Religious Education Support Plan Adults (pdf)
- Religious Education Support Plan for Children/Youth (pdf)
- A Practical Guide for Congregations (pdf)
Mulit-faith Books
- From Longing to Belonging—A Practical Guide to Including People with Disabilities and Mental Health Conditions in Your Faith Community by Shelly Christensen
- Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism
- Every Child Welcome
- Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations
Islam:
- EnabledMuslim, a project of American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), is an online community for spiritual and practical support for Muslims with disabilities and their loved ones. http://www.
- MUHSEN provides a range of accessible services, education, resources and programs to encourage inclusion in your masjid. https://muhsen.org/
Jewish:
Gateways provides free resources for Shabbat and Jewish holidays on their website. http://www.jgateways.org/
Jewish Disability Awareness Month Guide: https://
How Inclusive Are We Congregation Assessment: https://cdn.
Matan B'nai Mitzvah Inclusion Guide: A program designed to teach B'nai mitzvah tutors about inclusion, and help them create meaningful and successful B'nai mitzvah experiences for children of all abilities.
Christian
Webinars (Archived)
Creatove Strategies for Inclusive Digital Worship
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Power of Spirituality in Inclusive, Quality Supports
#Inclusive Holidays (Facebook posts)
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Stone Belt Arc is the local chapter of The Arc in Monroe County. The Arc is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. The combined strength of local Arcs, The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of the United States makes The Arc the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Learn more about The Arc by visiting www.arcind.org and www.thearc.org.