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Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
https://careimpact.ca/donate
DescriptionHow can churches become more inclusive for individuals with disabilities, neurodiversities, and mental illnesses? This conversation on Journey With Care dives into the pressing need for trauma-informed, welcoming communities that recognize and celebrate the unique gifts of every individual. Hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park speak with Pastor Corinne Thomas of Center Street Church in Calgary, who shares her journey of creating a ministry that supports nearly 100 individuals with special needs and their families. Highlights include stories of empowerment, practical steps for inclusivity, and the importance of intentional design and volunteer training.
Time Stamps[03:56] Volunteered for 30 years, now pastor of ministry.
[07:40] Inclusive community for differently wired individuals.
[12:28] Improving church accessibility through renovations and innovation.
[14:48] Praise for inclusive church and facilities.
[17:52] Manic individual discusses self-harm, seeks help.
[21:12] Resource for churches to create safe congregations.
[24:21] Centre Street Church is accepting of differences.
[28:00] Every person has unique gifts and abilities.
[32:37] Diverse guest series encourages listener involvement and feedback.
[33:29] Making the gospel accessible to special needs.
Sanctuary Mental Health: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/
Guest LinksCentre Street Church: https://cschurch.ca/
Other LinksJoin The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
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By CareImpactSkip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
https://careimpact.ca/donate
DescriptionHow can churches become more inclusive for individuals with disabilities, neurodiversities, and mental illnesses? This conversation on Journey With Care dives into the pressing need for trauma-informed, welcoming communities that recognize and celebrate the unique gifts of every individual. Hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park speak with Pastor Corinne Thomas of Center Street Church in Calgary, who shares her journey of creating a ministry that supports nearly 100 individuals with special needs and their families. Highlights include stories of empowerment, practical steps for inclusivity, and the importance of intentional design and volunteer training.
Time Stamps[03:56] Volunteered for 30 years, now pastor of ministry.
[07:40] Inclusive community for differently wired individuals.
[12:28] Improving church accessibility through renovations and innovation.
[14:48] Praise for inclusive church and facilities.
[17:52] Manic individual discusses self-harm, seeks help.
[21:12] Resource for churches to create safe congregations.
[24:21] Centre Street Church is accepting of differences.
[28:00] Every person has unique gifts and abilities.
[32:37] Diverse guest series encourages listener involvement and feedback.
[33:29] Making the gospel accessible to special needs.
Sanctuary Mental Health: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/
Guest LinksCentre Street Church: https://cschurch.ca/
Other LinksJoin The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.