This page celebrates the giftedness of each person in the church, regardless of abilities or disabilities.

"Special Needs, Special Abilities,"   by Erin R. DuBois, an article in the March 2011 edition of The Mennonite

"They can attend school, hold down jobs and turn the key in the door of their own apartments. They have won the legal battle for inclusion, but by the time they land in the pew at church, they may be too exhausted to fight for something more precious than their rights. Friendship is a gift the law can never guarantee to people with developmental disabilities. Churches across the United States, however, are reaping the rewards of building genuine relationships..."  Read More...

Christine Guth in the November 2006 issue of ADNotes, highlights the strong statement by persons with disabilities from around the world to recognize the giftedness of each person in the church.

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ADNotes, November 2006: Giftedness (DOC)
ADNotes, November 2006: Giftedness (PDF)

Check out the full statement "A Church of All and for All" below.

A Church of All and for All - An interim statement
This document, published by the World Council of Churches Central Committee reflects on biblical themes and theological considerations related to disability.  Written by persons with disabilities from many different churches around the world, it has an impressive discussion about the giftedness of all people, regardless of abilities or disabilities. 

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