Everyone Welcome

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Explores ways to build radically inclusive, hospitable communities—especially for those who often feel marginalized or left out

Annotated Books & Readings

Vanier, J. (1998). Becoming human. Paulist Press.

A vision of dignity, belonging, and shared life shaped by L’Arche communities.

https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/3-185-3/becoming-human.aspx

Soerens, M., Yang, J., & Anderson, L. (2018). Welcoming the stranger: Justice, compassion & truth in the immigration debate. Revised and Expanded. IVP.

Puts a human face on the issue and offers concrete ways for churches to welcome immigrants.

https://a.co/d/b0qcAku

Swinton, J. (2012). Becoming friends of time: Disability, timefullness, and gentle discipleship. Baylor University Press.

Reimagines discipleship through disability theology and practices of gentleness.

https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481309356/becoming-friends-of-time/

Movies / Documentaries

Welcome to Shelbyville (2011)

Depicts a small town grappling with immigration and belonging; great discussion starter for churches.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1578846/

Crip Camp (2020)

Powerful disability rights documentary; highlights the importance of accessibility and inclusion.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81001496

Other Resources

• Religious Entities Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (from ADA National Network)

URL: https://adata.org/sites/adata.org/files/files/Religious%20Entities%20Under%20the%20ADA_final 2018(1).pdf

• Neurodiversity Hub (practical inclusion)

URL: https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/

• Reentry Partnerships: A Guide for States & Faith-Based and Community Organizations (DOJ)

URL: https://www.justice.gov/archive/fbci/docs/reentry-partnership.pdf

• Nurturing Care (Nazarene Theological Seminary)

URL: https://www.nts.edu/nurturing-care/

• Nazarene Disability Ministries / Support Resources

URL: https://www.usacanadaregion.org/kids/support-resources

• Wonderful Works Ministry (adapted discipleship)

URL: https://www.wonderfulworksministry.org

• Practicing Hospitality: Practical Ways to Support Displaced People in Your Community

URL: https://ncm.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/How%20to%20Help%20Toolkit%20for%20displaced% 20people.pdf

• MA: Disability Law Center

URL: https://www.dlc-ma.org

• RI: Dorcas International Institute (immigration/refugee)

URL: https://www.diiri.org

• CT: IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

URL: https://www.irisct.org

• NH: Disability Rights Center NH

URL: https://drcnh.org

• VT: USCRI Vermont (refugee services)

URL: https://refugees.org/field-office/uscri-vermont

• National Disability Rights Network

URL: https://www.ndrn.org

• Q Christian Fellowship

URL: https://www.qchristian.org

• Prison Fellowship (reentry)

URL: https://www.prisonfellowship.org