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Special Needs Sunday School
Back in the early 2000’s, my then roommate, myself, parents and other volunteers started a Sunday School program for children and teens with special needs at the church we attended. This included children who were on the autism spectrum, were … Continue reading
Blessed Be the Earth
Blessed be the earth beneath our feet—steady and strong, ancient and wise. She has cradled our ancestors, nurtured the seeds of our dreams, and held us through every season of our lives. Today, we gather to honor her, to bless … Continue reading
The Difference Between Being Invited and Belonging
As I reflect on inclusion, I have been thinking not just about inviting someone in but aboutensuring they truly feel like they belong once they are there. Inclusion is more than an invitation; it’s a sense of belonging. It’s one … Continue reading
A New Colossus
Oppos’d the great Copper Lady of old,Who loved the tired, the poor, the huddled mass,Who welcom’d from afar numbers untold,A new colossus stands, its meaning crass.A new colossus, monument to hate,Its edifice imposing, a great wallAgainst influx stands. Be gone, … Continue reading
My Lego Village
I’m an AFOL (adult fan of lego). I love those little plastic bricks. The tactile feeling of clicking them together, seeing beyond the shape a single brick and how it could fit with others to create a brand new shape. … Continue reading
Inclusion: A Daily Practice
Inclusion is championed by great movements, initiatives, groups, and legislation. These effortsremind us of the power of collective action and the progress we can achieve together. Yet,sometimes, these movements can feel distant or abstract, leaving us disconnected from theimmediacy of … Continue reading
The Case for Y’all
I started so many reflections on the topic of inclusion. It’s such a wide topic and there were so many different directions that I could go, I just couldn’t seem to finish a complete piece. I would start strong, but … Continue reading