The Places We Gather

African American Churches, Buildings & Spaces, Featured-Fieldnote, Mainline & Liberal Protestant Churches, Money & Resources, Planning

Nobody really knows how many there are or how much all that real estate is worth, but the buildings owned by religious congregations are a formidable physical presence in virtually every American community. Elsewhere in the world, they are no less present – from grand cathedrals and temples to humble shrines and improvised shelters. People…

Why is Church so Hard for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Attendance, Culture Frame, Culture-Feature, Disability, Families, Featured-Fieldnote, Religious Education/Socialization, Ritual & Worship

“Church should not be another place of struggle. Like school can be a struggle, or going to the store can be a struggle, or getting along with your family can be a struggle, but church should not be a place where you struggle. I think the vast majority of people whose kids are on spectrum…