Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Inclusion in Worship
How can I make my faith community more inclusive?
Inclusive Congregation Toolkit
These easy tips on making your House of Worship more inclusive in the areas of affirmation, communication and accessibility contain an access survey, training for ushers, Open Hearts Awards application information, bulletin insert "How You Can Make a Difference" and more.
Our Idea Guide is a series of ten questions in the areas of affirmation, communication and accessibility that helps congregations to see how they can be caring and inclusive of all people.
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The Idea Guide is available in booklet format for $4.00 by
calling 1-800-955-2445.
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Funding for Access Projects:
National Excellence in Inclusion Award
Pathways Awareness Foundation Open Hearts Awards
Pathways Awareness Foundation Junior Open Hearts Awards
Retirement Research Foundation Accessible Faith Grants
"Tips for including children with autism in worship"
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship: Feature Story on Access in Worship
An Excellent Accessible Ambo Design
Log on to the EnvisionChurch website for: The Hospitable Environment for Liturgy by Reverend Philip Horrigan
For My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer for All Peoples (Is 56:7): Architectural Accessibility by Karen Murray
Built of Living Stones
Pastoral Statement of US Catholic Bishops
Welcome and Justice for People with Disabilities
Universal Design
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