Victoria brings more than 20 years of experience working in the areas of inclusive ministries and schooling for children with disabilities. She collaborated extensively with Barbara Newman and edited her book (Worship as One: Varied Abilities in the Body of Christ).

Restorative Practices as Inclusive Practices

Restorative Practices are gaining traction in education, justice, and other arenas. What might these practices look like and what impact could they have on how we build one another up as the Body of Christ? This session will introduce you to some of the basic concepts used in Restorative Practices and explore how they might be useful in making our worship communities more inclusive.

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Worship as One: Varied Abilities in the Body of Christ

Barb Newman literally wrote the book on worshiping as the Body of Christ made up of people with varied abilities. This session explores the ideas in her book, conversation about the content, and practical applications from it that pastors, worship leaders, families and all churchgoers can put to good use in creating an inclusive community.

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