NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CHURCH Today, one in five families navigates life with neurodivergent members, including those with autism, ADHD dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurotypes. Neurodiversity is the recognition that different ways of thinking and behaving are natural...
GraceWorks, Lowcountry In June, youth from St. Matthew’s Lutheran in Charleston and All Saints Lutheran in Mt. Pleasant joined forces for two days of GraceWorks Lowcountry, a program of service learning for middle and high school youth. GraceWorks Lowcountry...
The next stop on the road brought me to the radiant energy of CAMP HUGG, hosted at Camp Kinard! For 50+ incredible years, Camp Hugg has been a place for teens and adults with intellectual disabilities across Lexington County. It’s more than just a camp; it’s a space...
I kicked off my summer travels at Camp Summer Fun at Zion Lutheran Church in Lexington. It was an absolute blast! For three days, this camp provided a joy-filled experience for 23 elementary school-aged children with different abilities. With a one-on-one buddy for...
For us Lutherans, Pentecost isn’t just a “happy birthday” party for the Church; it is the finishing moment where the Holy Spirit takes the work of Christ and delivers it directly to our doorstep. On Pentecost Sunday, our chancels are draped in red....
If you’ve ever stepped into a youth room or a children’s church, you’ve likely heard the sound of laughter, sneakers squeaking on linoleum, and the energy of a game in full swing. To an outside observer, it might look like a waste of time. Shouldn’t we be...
