Thursday, May 01, 2014

Disability and Faith Communities

How can congregations become places of radical welcome for persons with disabilities and their families? On the weekend of May 31st the Anabaptist Study Center/North Suburban Mennonite church will be exploring this question as we host Christine Guth, the program director for Anabaptist Disabilities Network. We invite you to join us!

The Face of Disability is Changing: Is your Congregation Ready?
Practical ways congregations can respond to disabilities that are on the increase: autism spectrum, ADHD, and the disabilities of aging. Christine Guth will lead us in this interesting and informative workshop. All are welcome to attend! 
Saturday, May 31st 2014
2:30PM-4:30PM

Grayslake Public Library
Meeting Room C
100 Library Ln.
Grayslake IL 60030 
Stages in the Journey of Disability Attitudes
Scripture, prayer, and storytelling, and an invitation to reflect on God's invitation to journey toward hospitable attitudes toward people with disabilities. Christine Guth will be leading this discussion during the adult education hour at North Suburban Mennonite Church. All are welcome to attend!

Sunday, June 1st 2014
9:15AM-10:00AM

Libertyville Civic Center (main floor)
135 W Church St.
Libertyville, IL 60048 
From Cure to Community
Biblical interpretation that challenges the stigma of mental illness and other disabilities. Christine Guth will be sharing this sermon during the Sunday morning service at North Suburban Mennonite Church. All are welcome to attend!
Sunday, June 1st
2014 10:30AM

Libertyville Civic Center (main floor)
135W Church St.
Libertyville, IL 60048 
All are welcome, regardless of religious belief or affiliation. The meeting spaces are all wheelchair accessible. A sign language interpreter is available if requested by May 15th. Seats are limited for Saturday workshop, so please let us know you're planning to attend (but if you forget to RSVP, join us anyways!) by e-mailing anabaptiststudycentercimail.com or calling (847) 680-3990. Contact us (not the library) with any questions, and let us know if there is anything we can do to make these events more accessible. For more information about the Anabaptist Study Center/North Suburban Mennonite Church, visit www.northsuburban.orq For more information about Christine Guth and the Anabaptist Disabilities Network, visit www.adnetonline.orq