Faith Inclusion Network-FIN

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Faith Inclusion Network-FIN All individuals affected by disability should feel welcomed and accepted in the faith community of their choice.

Your support of FIN helps to forward the faith and disability inclusion movement both locally and nationally and helps congregations to learn more about acceptance and belonging.

15/10/2026

When her son, who has autism, was encouraged to leave a lessons-and-carols service, Sunita Theiss found herself in tears as she hustled out of the sanctuary. ⁠
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“The group of women setting up refreshments rushed over and reassured me that our family was always welcome. One of them took my son’s hand and offered him a large piece of cake. ⁠
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The next day, our pastor texted me to let me know he’d heard what had happened and was sorry we had experienced that. He reiterated that our family was always welcome.⁠
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Unfortunately, this kind gesture isn’t typical for many families like ours,” she wrote in 2024.
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“We often overlook the need for churches to better welcome and include adults and children with disabilities in all areas of church life. ⁠
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Inclusion begins with recognizing that every person, regardless of ability, is created in the image of God and has gifts to offer the church community. ⁠
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Rather than viewing individuals with disabilities as needing charity, we are called to recognize their full humanity and the ways they contribute to our collective worship.”⁠
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Join Us for Our ADHD Webinar on October 19th! Supporting People with ADHD in CongregationsHow can we better understand a...
12/10/2026

Join Us for Our ADHD Webinar on October 19th!

Supporting People with ADHD in Congregations

How can we better understand and support individuals with ADHD within our faith communities?

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar exploring ADHD through clinical, professional, and faith-based perspectives.

Together, we’ll challenge misconceptions, deepen our understanding, and explore meaningful ways to support neurodivergent individuals across our diverse communities.

Featuring panelists:
Farah Jamil, ADHD Coach & Founder of The ADHDers Group
Dr. Stuart Chesner, Clinical Psychologist & Author
Rev. Dr. Katie Steele, Campus Pastor & Neurodiversity Advocate

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CDT - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual via Zoom

Register for the webinar using the link below.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sGwBZ5fGQUq_QpeXyLoJhw?_x_zm_rtaid=adhMHCavSaqQGDbx1cfBdg.1791563158160.c83eb61be24345c7439dd7f12dc0fd32&_x_zm_rhtaid=106 #/registration

29/09/2026

Everyone is invited to attend our Special needs Mass, October 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., here at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine.
This special Mass honors individuals with special de needs and their caregivers. Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for this celebration of faith and community.

Todos están invitados a asistir a nuestra Misa para Necesidades Especiales, el 4 de de octubre a las 4:30 p.m., aquí en la Parroquia y Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Esta Misa especial está dedicada a honrar a las personas con necesidades especiales y a sus cuidadores. Todos son cordialmente bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros en esta celebración de fe y comunidad. See less

25/09/2026

Six children with Down syndrome have reportedly been invited to serve Pope Leo XIV at the altar during Mass during his visit to France—an especially meaningful gesture highlighting the dignity and participation of people with disabilities in the life of the Church.

The gesture comes amid Pope Leo XIV’s repeated emphasis on the dignity of every human person. In June, while meeting members of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, the Pope welcomed people with Down syndrome and stressed that “the value of the human person does not depend on what he or she accomplishes or produces.”

The Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, which works in research and medical care for people with genetic intellectual disabilities, has been closely associated with Pope Leo’s defense of human dignity and the culture of life. During that June audience, the Pope personally embraced young people with Down syndrome and encouraged the foundation to continue its work.

In the Catholic Church, there is a place for everyone. Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, possesses inherent dignity, and is called to participate in the life and mission of the Church. These children are not merely spectators at the altar—they are cherished members of the Body of Christ.

04/09/2026

A multisensory, embodied approach to worship works well for many people with disabilities—and for everyone else, too.

Melissa Florer-Bixler interviews Bill Gaventa and Jason Le Shana about the Disability Ministry Network’s resource Worship for the Whole Body (read ⬇️).

THE ROLE OF CLERGY AND CONGREGATIONS IN SU***DE PREVENTION🗓️ When: Sept. 10, 2026, at 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT💻 Where: Free ...
28/08/2026

THE ROLE OF CLERGY AND CONGREGATIONS IN SU***DE PREVENTION
🗓️ When: Sept. 10, 2026, at 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
💻 Where: Free Webinar via Zoom
Register here to secure your spot https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HnbMudgQRcScwYOr926jVA
Join us for a vital conversation on su***de prevention. Dr. Karen Mason, Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, will share insights on how clergy and congregations can provide support and hope.

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