“Embracing God’s call, Mosaic relentlessly pursues opportunities that empower people.” Mosaic’s mission statement encapsulates the ministry of this serving arm of the Church. Visit their web site here.
Born out of the Church, Mosaic’s two legacy organizations–Bethphage Mission, founded in 1913, and Martin Luther Homes, founded in 1925–came together in 2003 with the purpose of greater impact for those who are often excluded and marginalized by society.
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Mosaic recently completed its largest-ever fundraising campaign, Called to be Bold. Generous donors pushed the $63 million goal over the top, giving nearly $68 million.
Read more in this post, Called to be Bold Campaign Surpasses Fundraising Goal, which appeared first on Mosaic.
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Total Inclusion was launched in 2020 after some lead up work by the ELCA and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM). The goal of Total Inclusion is to enrich the lives of youth from traditionally marginalized groups by creating a welcoming and safe experience for them at ELCA affiliated camps.
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I remember a particular Sunday in October 1962. It was the first anniversary of me being blind, and I was pretty proud of myself. I remember this Sunday so specifically because the sermon text was on the healing of Blind Bartimaeus, and the import of the sermon was, “If you believe strongly enough God can do anything.”
After worship, for the first time I remember, but certainly not the last, I remember the man who came up to me and said, “I know that if you believe enough God will heal you.”
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In this video, Bishop Eaton encourages us to celebrate the full participation of all in the body of Christ.
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The summer 2022 edition of Promise, Mosaic’s national magazine, is now on their website for easy reading. Click here to read the latest edition.
As the end of our Called to be Bold multi-year, comprehensive fundraising campaign closes, we share more stories in this issue of how heartfelt donor generosity continues to enable those we serve to lead BOLD lives in the way they choose–and on their own terms.
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One Mosaic Day is July 1 every year, and we celebrate the diversity and unity of more than 300 locations that are part of the One Mosaic network. Here’s why it's important.
The post Celebrating the Diversity and Unity of One Mosaic appeared first on Mosaic.
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ELCA shares their June, 2022 update, viewable on this web page. Highlights include the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, providing God’s Word in American Sign Language, Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association 2022 conference, and the ELCA Disability Ministries blog.
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Pastor Clay Bates, chair of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod Task Force for Disability Ministry, shares how his vision of a synodical task force to promote ministry with people with disabilities began with the conviction that people with disabilities belong in worship and the life of a congregation as full participants, and every person with a disability has a right to access the sacraments, Christian learning, and spiritual guidance.
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In this post, meet the wonderful group of colleagues who serve on the ELCA Disability Ministries advisory team.
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It is National Nurses Week, an annual event that begins on May 6 and ends on May 12. This year, Mosaic is celebrating National Nurses Week with the theme “Super Nurse!”
The post Celebrating Mosaic’s Super Nurses appeared first on Mosaic.
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Read the 2022 Mosaic synod assembly report as a PDF or in this post.
Mosaic serves more than 5,200 people in 13 states and 750 communities, including Phoenix, Prescott, and Tucson. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and goals, allowing people to be as independent as possible. Services are designed for people with disabilities, mental and behavioral health needs and autism, as well as aging adults.
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Writer Tracy Williams is seeking a unique food pantry ministry, health and wellness ministry, or disability ministry to profile for Living Lutheran.
With a degree in nutrition and dietetics, Williams is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, especially for those living with disabilities. Tracy is also available for consultation in disability advocacy or nutrition education. Connect with Tracy at tracysplate.com.
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More than 1 billion people — nearly 15% of the world's population — experience some form of disability. In the United States alone, about 61 million, or 1 out of every 4 adults, live with at least one disability.
In her book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally, Emily Ladau shares thoughts on how both nondisabled and disabled people can collectively make the world a more inclusive and accessible place. NPR’s Life Kit features an article and 17-minute listen featuring Ladau here.
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The winter 2021 edition of Promise, Mosaic’s national magazine, is now on our website for easy reading. Read the latest issue by clicking here.
This is our Called to be Bold issue, and it features three stories about four people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living bold and meaningful lives in the way that they choose on their terms.
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Matt's parents struggled with repeatedly finding new services for him due to violent behaviors, but his story has a happy ending. After he moved into a Mosaic home just over three years ago, everything changed. Matt's mom called it “a complete turnaround” for her son. Read more from Mosaic.
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Greetings! My name is Rev. Lisa Heffernan, and on June 1st I began serving as coordinator for ELCA Disability Ministries. I work remotely out of South Dakota, where I am also serving as a part-time interim pastor with a congregation.
As a person with a disability (spina bifida), this ministry is especially close to my heart and I’m excited for where God is leading us in 2022 and beyond.
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There are all sorts of instances that demonstrate faithfulness across Mosaic; the story of Brother Raymond Papenfuss and Matt Cook, a person Mosaic in northern Indiana supports, is among them. The two have a faithful, unbreakable bond rarely seen.
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A few months ago I was privileged to present a webinar on trauma-informed pastoral care (TIpC) for the Southeastern Synod.
One may wonder how trauma impacts our faith life and why LGBTQ+ people are in desperate need of a trauma-informed approach when seeking pastoral care.
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Sometimes parents resist the news that their child is, or may be, autistic. Why do we need to label children so young? What good could possibly come of it?
As an autistic adult who was diagnosed at age 22, I wish my diagnosis had come much earlier in my life, because so much good has come of it. Getting diagnosed with autism is, quite simply, one of the best things that has ever happened to me.
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