"Belonging and Mattering" with Amy Julia Becker

First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield will host a free morning seminar on the topic of building community for adults with disabilities Saturday February 1, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the Church's Bean Parlor. The keynote speaker will be award-winning author Amy Julia Becker who has written several books on faith, family, disability and culture. She is a graduate of Princeton University, a host of both workshops and a podcast called "Love is Stronger than Fear."

Ms. Becker’s talk, that will begin at 9 a.m., is entitled, "Belonging and Mattering: Creating and Meaningful and Manageable Plan for a Good Future."

Following the keynote speech, there will be a time for questions along with tables of information and representatives from groups and service providers in the region. Families, adults with disabilities and caregivers are all welcome. It will be a time for learning and sharing.

The church is located at 20 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. For questions or more information or to let us know you are attending, contact Joyce Stout at billandjoyce1@aol.com.or call Joyce at 609.605.3653. Or, you may email Debra Nussbaum at debranussbaum1987@gmail.com.

Disability Ministry 

The Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and safe for ALL of God’s people – regardless of special needs and disabilities. We seek to be a welcoming and fully inclusive body of Christ. In so doing, we are committed to be not just the model of the kind of church Christ calls us to be, but also the community God longs for all the world to share: a community where all people are welcomed and blessed. With intention and support we strive to support full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of  congregational life; spiritually, physically and programmatically.

We want to be a  support for families and care givers  who care for those with special needs and disabilities by building relationships with them, and working to meet the needs of their specific situations. 

Some of the things, which are currently provided, are:

• Large print bulletins and hymnals
• Barrier free access to sanctuary and church buildings.
• ADA compliant parking, ramped building access and restrooms.
• A monthly social gathering for adults with special needs or disabilities. These gatherings will opportunities for everyone to socialize, and enjoy (details below).
• Coming Soon: A “sensory space” where anyone  can go if the church service or church school setting becomes overwhelming for them. The church service will be available to hear
• Additional resources here
  

 If you would like more information on our disability ministry  or to  request additional support or services please contact the  church office: support@haddonfieldpres.org or 856-429-1960. We would love to chat with you about your specific situation!

We pray that your family will consider coming and being a part of our church family!  Regardless of your situation and circumstances, there is a place for you here at First Presbyterian of Haddonfield!