Monthly Archives: February 2013

What is your story?

Written by   February 6, 2013   Community Participation
Karen Jackson is an advocate for people with disabilities. She attends Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Norfolk. She's currently the Director of Faith Inclusion Network, (FIN) of Hampton Roads.

We all have a story, an experience that has inspired us, circumstances that challenge us, obstacles we have overcome.  Our stories are meant to be shared, because in sharing stories, we build relationships- we build community.
On March 14-15, FIN presents, That All May Worship-2013, “Sharing our Stories, Building our Communities”.  Amazing speakers and resources aside, this is a faith and disabilities conference about community- finding community, building community and helping those who sometimes find the inclusion in faith communities elusive.
We all have a story and you will hear some incredible ones during the conference. But this conference is also an opportunity to share your own story.  Whether you are talking over coffee in the audience, mingling with the authors at our Author’s Corner or sharing lunch, your story can and probably will inspire someone else. You can even learn how to write your story with a break out session on …

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