Bridges to Belonging Insights Series

The Bridges to Belonging Insights Series draws upon the perspectives of 22 experts in disability, mental health, and chronic illness—including theologians, ministry leaders, practitioners, and individuals with lived experience. Through a series of meetings, we asked how these topics affected youth and young adults in congregational settings. Each issue offers a snapshot of the key ideas, reflections, and resources they shared around different topics related to creating accessible, inclusive congregations for young people. 

Each issue covers a unique topic related to accessible Christian communities. You can download each issue below! 

1. Introducing Disability - understanding and discussing disability.
2. Introducing Mental Health Conditions - understanding and discussing mental health conditions.
3. Introducing Chronic Illness - understanding and discussing chronic illness.
4. Worshiping Creatively - sparking creativity about accessible ways to adapt Christian practices.
5. Creative Spaces for Stories - hearing and bringing out stories about disability and belonging.
6. Engaging Scripture and Disability - teaching and engaging Scripture in ways that are faithful, accessible, and life-giving.