Category: Inclusive Church

Understanding Depression & Mental Health

When we think of depression, we may picture someone who feels sad or hopeless. But depression doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some people withdraw from activities they once

Dementia, Caregiving, & Compassion

Dementia can change much more than memory. It can affect how a person communicates, understands their surroundings, responds to others, and experiences everyday life. For families and caregivers, those

Accessibility As We Age

As we grow older, many of us will experience changes in mobility, vision, hearing, strength, or endurance. A person who once moved through a building without thinking about it

Seeing Beyond Assumptions

When we think about blindness or vision impairment, we may picture someone who cannot see at all. But vision loss is not one experience, and the ways people navigate

God Does Not Make Mistakes

What happens when someone spends years believing that an important part of who they are is something they need to hide? For many LGBTQ+ people, fear, shame, and rejection

What We Can’t See

Not every disability is visible. Someone may look perfectly healthy while managing chronic pain, an autoimmune condition, a neurological condition, mental health challenges, sensory sensitivities, or another disability that

Standing Against Antisemitism & Islamaphobia

We don’t have to look far to find examples of antisemitism and Islamophobia in our communities and online. Hurtful comments, stereotypes, harassment, discrimination, and acts of violence can leave

The Women Who Shaped COA

Women have shaped Church of the Apostles in countless ways. Some have served in visible leadership roles, while others have taught children, organized ministries, cared for neighbors, served on

Why Black History Matters

Black History Month offers an opportunity to learn, listen, and reflect on the experiences and contributions of Black people throughout history and in our communities today. But learning about

Every Holiday Season Looks Different

For many people, the holiday season brings traditions, celebrations, and time with loved ones. But the holidays don’t feel the same for everyone. For someone grieving a loved one,
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