Neurodiversity and Belonging in the Church

• For Parents and Volunteers (child care will be provided by our youth)

• Third Sundays at 9:30am: September 20th, October 18th, November 15th, December 20th

• What does it mean for every child, youth, and family to feel that they truly belong at church? Parents and Children & Youth Ministry volunteers are invited to join for a four-session conversation about neurodiversity, faith, and belonging.

• We’ll use Sarah Griffith Lund’s book Blessed Minds: Breaking The Silence About Neurodiversity as a starting point, along with Scripture, some of what Stephanie has been learning through a recent Princeton Seminary course, and the experiences and wisdom of those in our Open Door community.

• This won’t be a class where anyone is expected to have all the answers. Instead, we’ll have space to learn from one another, ask questions, share experiences, and think together about how we can make our church a place where children, youth, and families feel welcomed, understood, and able to participate fully.

Sunday, September 27 & Sunday, October 25 | 8:30 a.m.

Families with Pre-K through 5th grade children are warmly invited to join us for a casual morning of play, connection, and community before church. We’ll gather at the playground near Whole Foods in Pittsburgh’s East End and enjoy donuts, bagels, and orange juice while the kids play and spend time together.

Directions: The playground is located just off Centre Avenue, next to Whole Foods Market in East Liberty. From Whole Foods, walk toward the side of the store along South Highland Avenue; the playground is nearby.

Come as you are—no RSVP needed. We look forward to starting the morning together!

September 27, 5-7pm @ Auxier’s- Rhythm of Life-6th practice-REST

Special Guest:  Renee Prymus

Dinner: Frayer-Griggs

The fall retreat at Lutherlyn, October 9-11, 2026

REGISTER HERE

Yay! Hooray! Our theme this year will be Creativity & Spirituality “how the Creator Creates creators.”

Meeting monthly for a time of prayer and reflection. Please contact Lance Wolfe lanceswolfe@gmail.com for more information. This group is open for everyone!

Neurodiversity and Belonging in the Church

• For Parents and Volunteers (child care will be provided by our youth)

• Third Sundays at 9:30am: October 18th, November 15th, December 20th

• What does it mean for every child, youth, and family to feel that they truly belong at church? Parents and Children & Youth Ministry volunteers are invited to join for a four-session conversation about neurodiversity, faith, and belonging.

• We’ll use Sarah Griffith Lund’s book Blessed Minds: Breaking The Silence About Neurodiversity as a starting point, along with Scripture, some of what Stephanie has been learning through a recent Princeton Seminary course, and the experiences and wisdom of those in our Open Door community.

• This won’t be a class where anyone is expected to have all the answers. Instead, we’ll have space to learn from one another, ask questions, share experiences, and think together about how we can make our church a place where children, youth, and families feel welcomed, understood, and able to participate fully.

Families with Pre-K through 5th grade children are warmly invited to join us for a casual morning of play, connection, and community before church. We’ll gather at the playground near Whole Foods in Pittsburgh’s East End and enjoy donuts, bagels, and orange juice while the kids play and spend time together.

Directions: The playground is located just off Centre Avenue, next to Whole Foods Market in East Liberty. From Whole Foods, walk toward the side of the store along South Highland Avenue; the playground is nearby.

Come as you are—no RSVP needed. We look forward to starting the morning together!

October 25th, 10:30am @ TNA-  Confirmation Sunday

Special Guest: confirmands

Reception to follow

October 25th, 5-7pm @ Auxier’s- Food Insecurity (GCF & Food Bank)

Special Guest:  AJ Monsma

Dinner: Rys

November 8, 5-7pm @ Bell’s – Image of God

Special Guest: Pastor Jenn Frayer-Griggs

Dinner: Raufer

Neurodiversity and Belonging in the Church

• For Parents and Volunteers (child care will be provided by our youth)

• Third Sundays at 9:30am: November 15th, December 20th

• What does it mean for every child, youth, and family to feel that they truly belong at church? Parents and Children & Youth Ministry volunteers are invited to join for a four-session conversation about neurodiversity, faith, and belonging.

• We’ll use Sarah Griffith Lund’s book Blessed Minds: Breaking The Silence About Neurodiversity as a starting point, along with Scripture, some of what Stephanie has been learning through a recent Princeton Seminary course, and the experiences and wisdom of those in our Open Door community.

• This won’t be a class where anyone is expected to have all the answers. Instead, we’ll have space to learn from one another, ask questions, share experiences, and think together about how we can make our church a place where children, youth, and families feel welcomed, understood, and able to participate fully.

Meeting monthly for a time of prayer and reflection. Please contact Lance Wolfe lanceswolfe@gmail.com for more information. This group is open for everyone!

November 22, 5-7pm @ Auxier’s- Leadership

Special Guest: Allen Brown

Dinner: Auxier

Friday, December 18 @ Schenley Skating Rink 4pm-6pm

Special Guest:  You, friends, mentors and families

Neurodiversity and Belonging in the Church

• For Parents and Volunteers (child care will be provided by our youth)

• Third Sundays at 9:30am, December 20th

• What does it mean for every child, youth, and family to feel that they truly belong at church? Parents and Children & Youth Ministry volunteers are invited to join for a four-session conversation about neurodiversity, faith, and belonging.

• We’ll use Sarah Griffith Lund’s book Blessed Minds: Breaking The Silence About Neurodiversity as a starting point, along with Scripture, some of what Stephanie has been learning through a recent Princeton Seminary course, and the experiences and wisdom of those in our Open Door community.

• This won’t be a class where anyone is expected to have all the answers. Instead, we’ll have space to learn from one another, ask questions, share experiences, and think together about how we can make our church a place where children, youth, and families feel welcomed, understood, and able to participate fully.