Tag Archives: disability

A Christmas Story Worth Re-Telling

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

The New Year rang in another gathering of Nurturing Care grant participants from our Kansas City initiative. The zoom gathering, masterfully led by Dr. Dana Preusch, included several upcoming events (see below), and an intriguing conversation around our attentiveness to … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Partnership with New Community Church continues on Jan. 18th

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Merry Christmas and a New Year of Ministry Initiatives

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

Merry Christmas from Nurturing Care! We pray your final Advent service, Christmas Eve and celebration of the birth of Jesus provides a time of blessing and celebration. In keeping with our KC initiative, we do ask you to be mindful … Continue reading →

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KC Autism Ministries Underway and a New Partnership

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

November marked the beginning of a new set of prototypes underway in Kansas City alongside continued efforts by congregations making a difference in autistic children lives through worship and prayer. In addition the month marked a new partnership that we … Continue reading →

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Maker’s Space Updates

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

A brief report by Director Dean G. Blevins on Nurturing Care’s recent and ongoing Maker’s Space initiatives. https://cpl.vhx.tv/nurturing-care/videos/update-on-fall-24-maker-s-space-event

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Nurturing Care Maker’s Space Inspires Creative Prototypes for Worship with Autistic Children

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care Maker’s Space, organized by Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS), concluded with vibrant energy as nine congregations presented their prototypes aimed at making worship and prayer experiences more accessible to autistic children. Over the course of two days, the … Continue reading →

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Prototype Planning and Presentations at Nurturing Care Maker’s Space

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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