Our schedule and a list of presenters is below
The BASIC ACCESS PASS ($35) – gives you access to all virtual presentations between February 22 and March 31. Our live ZOOM event, March 10 is included. Content must be viewed before March 31.
The UNLIMITED ACCESS PASS ($65) – gives you access to all virtual presentations and will be available long after the conference ends. Plan to join our live ZOOM event, Friday, March 10, 2023. This access does not expire.
The INSPIRATION MEMBERSHIP PASS ($100) – gives you access to all conference presentations and four live Zoom events, as well as Membership as an Inspiration Circle Member. Access to 2023 Conference presentations does not expire. The Membership status lasts for one year from date of purchase and includes other benefits listed on our FIN Membership page.
The COMMUNITY HOST GROUP ACCESS PASS ($250) is the most exciting option of our Virtual Conference Options. You and 19 friends or colleagues can use the material provided to support faith and disability inclusion efforts – wherever you are in the world! Use the Community Host opportunity as the ultimate excuse to get together to learn and grow together. More information is available on the Faith Inclusion Network website.
The 2023 Conference Schedule
Special Kick-Off Dinner
6:00pm at Temple Israel, 7255 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505*
6:00 pm-Time to visit and socialize
6:30-8:00 pm Dinner and Program
Meet Mr. Tom Jones, Executive Director of the National Faith Inclusion Network, traveling to be with us from Midland, Texas and learn more about the exciting future plans for FIN.
Kosher food will be served , prepared by caterers from Beth Shalom.
Menu: Salad w/Italian and French Dressing, Grilled Chicken, Beef Brisket, Mixed Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Rolls. Apple cobbler and fresh fruit for dessert
*Please note, your Eventbrite ticket for this event will give location as Coastal Community Church, but the dinner is at Temple Israel
Virtual Zoom Schedule
Friday, March 10
9:00am EST Zoom Gathering with three presentations and Q&A with the presenter
“Restorative Practices as Inclusive Practices” with Victoria White
followed by
“The Dance of Collaboration” with Bill Gaventa
followed by
“The Cornerstones of Belonging” with Graciano Peterson and Shelly Christensen
1:00pm EST Common Threads: Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives on faith inclusion. This is a Community Conversation moderated by David Morstad and features panelists Laura Lee Wright, Howard Blas, and Joohi Tahir.
Saturday, March 11
10:00 – 11:00am EST “Preparing for the Future One Step at a Time” with Jolene Philo
National Guests and Presenters
Check out this list of the presentations available on-demand this year:
Graciano Petersen and Shelly Christensen– “Promoting Belonging through Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Inclusion”
Angela Cushing– “Autism Awareness”
Dr. Donita Edwards– “Biblical Perspective on Disability”
Dr. Donita Edwards– “Disability: Moving Mountains”
Todd and Kristin Faith Evans– “How Churches Can Strengthen the Marriages of Couples Caring for Children with Disabilities”
Todd and Kristin Faith Evans– “Four Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage While Caregiving”
Amanda Fino– “How to welcome a Disabled Adult in a church”
Morgan Foster– “Texas Faith and Disability Network Collaborative Initiative”
Emily Holl– “Seven Simple Strategies for Sibling Support”
Doc Hunsley– “Mythbusting – How to Get Senior Leadership on Board for your Disability Ministry”
Doc Hunsley– “Starting a Disability Ministry in Any Sized Church”
Tom Jones– “Siblings: The Forgotten Family Member”
Tom Jones– “Respite Care-A Gift of Time”
Samantha Jones– “Disability Etiquette & Awareness”
Janice McWilliams– “Restore My Soul: Reimagining Self-Care for a Sustainable Life”
Jill Miller– “Tips on Adapting Curriculum”
David Morstad– “Faith Communities in the Lives of People with Disabilities: A Case for Involvement (and 10 good reasons why)”
Bronwyn Murphy– “Addressing Common Barriers to Inclusion in Faith Communities”
Vanessa Richard– “Texas Faith and Disability Network Collaborative Initiative”
Ron Sandison– “Risky Business—Decisions & Consequences”
Gary Shavey– Don’t Hide Them – “Ministry to Intellectual Disabilities in Africa”
Victoria White– “Worship as One: Varied Abilities in the Body of Christ”
Victoria White– “Restorative Practices as Inclusive Practices”
*Subject to change