Category Archives: Intergenerational

West Coast Maker’s Space 2026: Churches Reimagining Compassion Through Children

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Ministry Leaders from across the western United States gathered this spring for the 2026 West Coast Maker’s Space Retreat, a collaborative initiative by Nurturing Care that brings churches together to develop innovative ministry prototypes centered on children, worship, spiritual formation, … Continue reading →

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One Step at a Time and Sacred Spaces

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

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

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Faith Communities Urged to Move Beyond Programs to Foster True Belonging

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Faith leaders are being called to rethink how churches welcome individuals with autism and their families, shifting from program-based support to relationship-driven inclusion. In Nurturing Care’s Day of Learning second session, titled “Faithful Partners in Belonging,” Dr. Melody Escobar highlighted … Continue reading →

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Faith Communities Welcoming Disability: Bill Tammeus Reports on Melody Escobar

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Former Kansas City Religion Reporter Bill Tammeus attended the Nurturing Care Day of Learning with Melody Escobar. Tammeus, also a columnist and book reviewer with the National Catholic Press and The Presbyterian Outlook, contributes to the KC online magazine Flatland … Continue reading →

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Churches Urged to Rethink Inclusion for Autistic Individuals, Families

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Dr. Melody Escobar, a leading practical theologian, calls on churches across the United States to confront a troubling reality: families of children with disabilities, particularly autism, leaving congregations at alarming rates due to a lack of genuine inclusion. Speaking during … Continue reading →

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Children Find Peace, Purpose Through “Gratitude in Action” at Spring Break Day Camp

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

What began as a simple idea—teaching children to pause, reflect, and pray—came to life in a powerful way during this year’s Spring Break Day Camp at Sandia Valley Church of the Nazarene. Built on the guiding principle “Gratitude is our … Continue reading →

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Spelling Spiritual Family Celebration

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

An update from Stephanie Answer

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