Creating Access and Inclusion in Worship

ABOUT THE INCLUSION AWARENESS DAY WORKBOOK

The Inclusion Awareness Day Workbook is a publication of Pathways Awareness Foundation. Pathways Awareness Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness to the gifts received when faith communities include worshippers of all abilities. The “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” program provides information and educational materials about access and inclusion in worship to congregations of all denominations. The mission of Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors is to include persons of all abilities into worship, ministries and leadership positions in Houses of Faith. This mission is carried out by:

• Explaining how to be inclusive in the “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” video, Idea Guide, e-newsletter, and Inclusive Congregation Toolkit.
• Granting Open Hearts Awards to congregations to further inclusion efforts.
• Inviting congregations to celebrate Inclusion Awareness Day.
• Providing the “Different Gifts, But the Same Spirit” lesson plans to help children and youth understand inclusion.
• Featuring on-line inclusion in worship resources at www.inclusioninworship.org

INCLUSION RESOURCES FROM PATHWAYS AWARENESS FOUNDATION
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Commemorative DVD set with bonus DVD The Vulnerable Journey by Father Henri Nouwen $20
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Idea Guide $4
Opening Hearts, Minds and Doors White Paper $3
The Vulnerable Journey by Father Henri Nouwen audiotape/CD $4
Celebrating Inclusion in Worship: Seth’s Bar Mitzvah Video $8
To order Call 1-800-955-2445

Available for downloading at www.inclusioninworship.org
Inclusive Congregation Toolkit
Different Gifts, But the Same Spirit Inclusive Religious Education Lesson Plans
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Quarterly Newsletter
2001-2006 Inclusion Awareness Day Workbooks