Faith Inclusion Network

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FAITH INCLUSION NETWORK

Our goal is to connect people with disabilities and their families to faith communities that are welcoming and genuinely want to include everyone. We also want to help faith communities become more inclusive by connecting them with resources and providing networking opportunities at conferences and meetings throughout the year.

Letter from the Director

Dear Friend,

Members of our all-volunteer, interfaith organization share the belief that all people, regardless of abilities, not only should be given the chance to participate in worship, religious education classes and social events, but also be given the chance to share their own gifts. Thus, we name our very first fundraising event,

"Gifts of the Heart Celebration”

We all have gifts to share and when we all get together, it is indeed a celebration.

Many thanks to all who participated to make this a successful event in January.

The funds provided by the silent auction, raffle and sponsorships will be used to continue providing free FIN seminars/luncheons, hold events like the recent "Autism, Faith and Worship Workshop" and prepare for our next conference, "That All May Worship- 2013"- Karen J.

~ Karen Jackson Director,

Faith Inclusion Network

Many thanks to David Nygaard Jewelers for contributing this beautiful necklace for our raffle. A member of the audience at our Gifts of the Heart Celebration took home this stunning piece. Thank you to all who purchases a raffle ticket- we appreciate your contribution to support FIN.

How can FIN help you?

FIN representatives are available to help you navigate faith and disability related resources, find welcoming, inclusive faith communities and help you start a disability or inclusion ministry in your own faith community. We are available for consultations by phone or in person and can also provide presentations for your congregation. To schedule the presentation, "I.N.C.L.U.D.E.D.- An Introducation to Fostering Inclusive Congregations" or a more personalized presentation for your congregation or small group, contact FIN Director, Karen Jackson at faithinclusionnetwork@gmail.com

FIN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Watch an interview about FIN and the "Gifts of the Heart Celebration" on Channel 48's

"Norfolk Perspectives" at the following picture link:

Our interview is about 8 minutes into the show.

FIN friends at April 2011 Conference