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Across the Divide: Lessons from Jeremiah
No full textAfter briefly touching upon the meaning of resonance (H. Rosa), we turn to discuss Oliver\u27s article Serving God across the Divide: A Lesson from Jeremiah. We reference different fissures in our society, how they lead to feelings of outrage, apathy, and tiredness, how Jeremiah himself confronted various types of polarization, what the character of his prophetic critique might be, how it might be relevant to us, how it straddles the dialectic of critique and nurture, the way such critique is both radically honest and marked by relentless solidarity with those that might stand against us, and the kind of community Jeremiah\u27s prophetic vision might commend
Why Philosophy? Some Autobiographical Takes
No full textIn this episode, we discuss our frequent references to philosophy on our podcast, why that is the case, how philosophy figures in our faith, how our early life experiences have shaped us in that regard, why we consider philosophy as being essential to the way we do life, why it can be seen as a helpful tool for making sense of reality, and why it is that some people perceive it as irrelevant or dangerous
Growing Inclusive Churches of Belonging for Families Living with Autism in the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
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An assessment of the 181 congregations in the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church revealed that there were no churches, companies, or groups working towards the inclusion of families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The lack of education, resources and ministry for ASD children and individuals isolates them from the life and ministry of the church community. In addition, there are no accommodations or supports available that are required for the wide range of developmental disabilities that ASD children have. Tools, education, training, and a resource guide are necessary to equip leaders and churches to grow inclusive churches of belonging.
Method
The intervention used a survey to assess the current understanding of ASD in two churches before and after ASD education presentations, workshops, and the resource guide. Autism Spectrum Disorder parents were also interviewed with qualitative and quantitative questions about their church experiences and needs for inclusion. This valuable insight was used to create the church resource guide which was made available to all churches in the Ontario Conference and uploaded online as a resource for others to utilize.
Results
The data collected from surveys and interviews revealed significant issues related to autism awareness and education in participating churches. Although inclusion was lacking, participants showed a positive attitude toward a ministry with ASD families. They also believed that their churches could benefit from extra workshops, resources, and strategies to establish such a ministry. This suggests the potential for positive change through leadership and a cultural transformation that promotes inclusion and a sense of belonging for ASD individuals within these churches. After the intervention, one of the two participating churches started a formal ministry to and with ASD and other neurodiverse families. Upon the release of the church resource guide, one other church in the Ontario Conference began the process of establishing a ministry to and with ASD families and individuals.
Conclusions
The intervention brought attention to the forgotten parts of the body of Christ as it relates to ASD families and individuals. The interviews uncovered significant hurt that ASD parents and children have experienced at church, often making attendance a burden. Families living with autism are looking to be seen, heard, and embraced in the life and ministry of their church. In conclusion, churches within the Ontario Conference and worldwide should begin and sustain education for inclusion and belonging, ensuring that ASD families and other neurodiverse individuals have equal opportunities and access to lead, serve, and worship. Utilizing the resource guide will support churches with the tools and training necessary for leaders and volunteers to be equipped to support ASD families
The Student Movement Volume 108 Issue 5: From Pumpkin Spice to Sinigang: Falling Into Filipino Heritage Month
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AU SILA: Meet Darius Bridges, Lauren Kim
Dawson Par: AUAFIA President, Chef, and Techie, Grace No
Meet the Majors! Majors that Make UP Andrews University, Reagan McCain
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Through Language: An Introduction to Andrews University\u27s Language Program, Amelia Stefanscu
Ever After : The Best Fairytale Adaptation, Lexie Dunham
Harana: The Filipino Serenade
Poetry and Incarnation : A Study of Poetry by Craig van Rooyen, Amelia Stefanescu
NEWS
KASA Kicks Off with Korean School, Gio Lee
Philosophy Professor Gives Lecture on the History of Creationism, Andrew Francis
The AU Career Fair, Nathaniel Miller
IDEAS
AU Gathering in Dissent: the Polarization of Thursday Assemblies, Bella Hamman
Is Economic Disaster an American Norm?, Nate Miller
Jack O\u27Paganism?, Erin Beers
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Why Are Celebrity Relationships So Interesting?, Corinna Bevier
PULSE
Bachelor In Andrews, Brooklyn Anderson
Filipino Food Favorites, Caitlin Adap
Relaxing, Educating, And Dull?, Anna Rybachek
The Flavors of Fall, Lexie Dunham
LAST WORD
The True Meaning of Courage, Abby Shimhttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/sm-108/1004/thumbnail.jp
Love Divine: A Systematic Account of God’s Love For Humanity [review] / Wessling, Jordan.
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Janelle Dobson Graduate Conductor Recital
No full textConductor Janelle Dobson leads the Andrews University Choirs in the Fall Concert, \u27Songs of Hope Songs of Praisehttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/posters-2023-2024/1002/thumbnail.jp
Megan Case Senior Oboe Recital
No full textMegan Case presents her senior oboe/English horn recital!
Featuring works of Poulenc, Francois, Gipps, Britten, Borowski, and Vaughan Williams.
Accompanied by Nathaniel Miller and Curtis Johnson.https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/posters-2023-2024/1004/thumbnail.jp
Waging Peace
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Here is the Study Guide for the week ending September 23, 2023.
This week’s discussion on our YouTube channe
Ephesians in the Heart
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Here is the Study Guide for the week ending September 30, 2023.
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