Category Archives: Family

Nurturing Care Churches Are Learning to Turn Welcome into Practice

Across the Nurturing Care Midwest network, churches are discovering that inclusion is not a single program but a steady reshaping of congregational life. From sensory bags and fidget tools to respite dreams, volunteer training, accessible spaces, and new language for … Continue reading

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One Step at a Time and Sacred Spaces

Articles by Claire McClun, one of our grantees working with neurodivergent children.

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Spelling Spiritual Family Celebration

An update from Stephanie Answer

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Children lead as ‘Maker’s Space’ prototypes spread from Arizona district gatherings to California outreach

Nurturing Care is pleased to report new Gratitude and Trust Makers Space prototypes giving children across Nazarene congregations room to lead—reciting scripture, praying publicly, and serving their communities alongside adult volunteers—according to recent ministry reports from the Southwest Native American … Continue reading

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Preachers’ Conference Preaching Labs Second Session

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Preachers’ Conference Brad Lee Families with Disabilities

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Building Bridges coming to Living Hope Church

One of our grant partners, New Hope Church of the Nazarene, will be offering a special overview to disability ministry to prepare for the distribution of sensory backpacks. https://subspla.sh/cbp3xg2

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