Category Archives: KC Nurturing Care

Sacramento District Training on Neurodivergence

Posted on November 7, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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How Care Shapes the Church

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

For congregations seeking to welcome people with disabilities, the first challenge may be learning to receive care as well as offer it. That conviction anchored Nurturing Care’s online Day of Learning on November 2, when theologian Keith Dow explored how … Continue reading →

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Making Room for Every Child

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Four themes emerged from last year’s Kansas City Nurturing Care grant participants as congregations explored how children of all abilities could belong, worship and grow in faith. A child looked forward to church because a worship buddy helped him feel … Continue reading →

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Isabella Harding Honored

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care at Preacher’s Conference

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Church Teams Build New Paths to Belonging at Kansas City Maker’s Space

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Eleven church teams proposed practical ways to help autistic and neurodivergent children worship pray and lead within the life of the whole congregation A quiet corner, a volunteer’s bag of sensory tools and a place in the center of worship … Continue reading →

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From Planning to Presentations at KC Maker’s Space

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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