The challenges of the past few years now present an opportunity…

Join New Leaf Network, Christian Horizons, and the Alliance Canada for a one-day conference tuning into and celebrating God’s work in the midst of disruption. We will hear from people with disabilities, pastors, theologians and each other about becoming more accessible and welcoming spaces even through a difficult couple of years.

Date: September 17th, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location: 26 Peppler St. Waterloo Office
Virtual option: we will be streaming this gathering live for those who can’t attend in person

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Schedule

9:00 – 9:30 AM	Coffee and conversation
9:30 – 9:50 AM	Worship (Jasmine Duckworth, Chantal Huinink)
9:50 – 10:15 AM	Introduction (Keith Dow, Heather Morgan and Cynthia Tam)
10:15 – 11:20 AM	Keynote (Tom Reynolds)
11:15 – 11:30 AM	Q&A
11:30 – 1:00 PM	Lunch & Arts Activities
1:00 – 1:45 PM	Breakout Groups: - Disability 101(Heather Morgan) - Disruptions and Possibilities for Churches (Keith Dow) - Theological Reflections on Covid (Cynthia Tam)
1:45 – 2:00 PM	Break
2:00 – 3:10 PM	Panel Presentations: Reflections from Lived Experiences (Chantal Huinink, Aaron Pachal, Meagan Gillmore)
3:10 – 3:30 PM	Worship/Closing (Spirit Movers, L’Arche)

Registration

Lunch will be provided for in person participants – indoor and outdoor eating options will be available, weather permitting.

COVID-19 Precautions: We will be requiring masks for the safety of all attendees, including those who are immunocompromised or medically fragile. Conference speakers will not be required to mask but will maintain physical distance while speaking.

Registration fee: in person - $30 (registration for in person is now closed); or virtual - $15

Registration deadlines: in person - September 12th; virtual - September 15th

The challenges of the past few years now present an opportunity…

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