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Religious Education Materials

Religious Education Catalog

A selection of religious education materials, including books, videotapes and music, for people with developmental disabilities.

Grief & Loss Workbook

A person with developmental disabilities can use this workbook to write down thoughts, create pictures and reflect on scripture with the goal of being able to more fully accept and understand the death of a loved one.

Inspirational Reading

Reflections: Daily Devotions in Disability Ministry

Whether you’re an individual with disabilities, a family who desires devotion time together, or a staff person leading devotions in a direct support setting, “Reflections” devotions are designed for you. They’re available to all through a free weekly e-mail subscription.

Devotions

Devotions for friends and family members of people with developmental disabilities are written by our Religious Life staff. The devotions are published on our web site about twice a month.

Promote Awareness

Promote Disability Awareness

Bethesda offers numerous free worship and educational materials for your church or school to help you promote disability awareness, including posters and bulletin inserts.

Bethesda in Local Action Grant

This grant program for Lutheran congregations, schools and organizations is designed to help establish and improve ministries to persons with developmental disabilities. Put Bethesda in Local Action to work in your community!

Follower of the Lamb Awards

The Follower of the Lamb Awards recognize individuals and organizations who demonstrate a sincere love and concern for people with developmental disabilities in their church and community. We’re now taking nominations for 2008.

Resources In Your Community

Parish Ministry Consultants

Bethesda's Parish Ministry Consultants help people with disabilities living in the community to become active members in their church.

Partner Congregations

Bethesda has long-standing and emerging ministry relationships with congregations in the community. These congregations work with Bethesda to provide a welcoming spiritual environment for people with developmental disabilities.