A neurodiverse church: An interview with author Daniel Bowman Jr.

“When Daniel Bowman Jr. received an autism diagnosis in his mid-30s, so much suddenly clicked into place. His new book, On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith, and the Gifts of Neurodiversity (Brazos Press, 2021), allows readers to follow his journey as he begins to understand the things that are different, unique and challenging about being a person with autism in a world that isn’t always welcoming to them.”

Read more of his interview with Cara Strickland from September’s Living Lutheran.

Beloved Everybody: Including those with intellectual disabilities

“Bethany Fox is the founding leader of Beloved Everybody Church in Los Angeles, a church for people with and without developmental and intellectual disabilities. They seek to do church in a way that is accessible to people with a wide range of communication styles, learning styles, and abilities.”

Click here to learn more about Beloved Everybody Church in Timothy Bowman’s January 2022 article from Luther Seminary’s “Faith+Lead.” (Image used with permission.)

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. If you want to learn more, please go to the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities site.

VBS with ELCA World Hunger: “Tree of Healing”


“Come learn about health at the ‘Tree of Healing,’ ELCA World Hunger’s VBS program for 2022! Through skits, stories and activities, participants will learn what it means to be healthy in body, mind and spirit. This program includes sessions on grief, mental wellness, environmental health and more.”

The ELCA Disability Ministry advisory team would like to thank ELCA World Hunger for the opportunity to review the day focused on disability. Click here to check out “Tree of Healing”!


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Find a congregation


The “Find a Congregation” resource on the ELCA website has been a great tool for anyone who is looking for a place to worship and to be in community with God’s people. We invite you to keep an eye on this page for some updates related to accessibility and ministry to and with people who have a range of disabilities.






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