The Church of the Brethren has begun a formal partnership with ADNet,
the Anabaptist Disabilities Network. Based out of Elkhart, Ind., ADNet
is a strong voice for disabilities and mental health advocacy both
within the Mennonite Church USA and ecumenically. The good work they
have done and their clear passion for this ministry recently led the
Church of the Brethren’s Congregational Life Ministries to develop this
partnership.
Donna Kline, director of deacon ministry for the Church of the
Brethren, is now a member of the ADNet board, in an ex-officio capacity.
To better understand the mission, vision, and breadth of ADNet, visit www.adnetonline.org.
Church of the Brethren congregations are invited to participate in
the ADNet Congregational Partnership program, which offers significant
print and other resources. More information on this program, including
registration forms, can be found at www.brethren.org/disabilities/ADNet. Questions can be directed to Christine Guth at ADNet, cjguth@adnetonline.org or 574-343-1362.
The Church of the Brethren disabilities ministry will only be
strengthened through this partnership. While certain aspects of the
ministry (including the Open Roof Award), will remain specific to the
denomination, many of the resources offered will now come through ADNet.
In addition, resources currently specific to the Church of the Brethren
(like the We Are Able! workcamp) now will be publicized more broadly
through this partnership.
Additional information about the ADNet partnership is included in the
March Source packet mailing to all Church of the Brethren
congregations.
(Deacon Ministry director Donna Kline and Manchester University student Lucas Kauffman contributed to this report.)
Source: 2/8/2014 Newsline
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