Chronic Illness & Disability

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (208+ words) More than 29,600 people with disabilities currently live in the region, including nearly 4,000 children. There are 41 organizations in the region providing specialized social services to children and people with disabilities. Since the beginning of 2026, a total of 1,337 children with disabilities have…...

21+ hour, 8+ min ago   (453+ words) Leading in Christian ministry can be deeply rewarding and joyful; it can also at times be costly and demanding for ministers and their families. Here, as a pdf leaflet, is a summary of the wellbeing support we offer We have…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (304+ words) Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas officially opened the doors to its new Concordia office on October 5, expanding access to services and support for individuals and families in Cloud County and surrounding communities. Located at 103 E. 6th St. in Concordia, the new office…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (696+ words) ASHLAND — Beneath a sunny autumn sky, nearly 200 people gathered in downtown Ashland for a Saturday morning filled with prayer, encouragement and a shared commitment to helping families. The Ashland Pregnancy Care Center’s annual Walk for Life and 5K Fun Run celebrated…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (140+ words) “God creates us full of potential but with different abilities.” The United Church is committed to becoming an open, accessible, and barrier-free church, where there is full participation of people with disabilities. To start off, the church has been consulting…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (581+ words) We are discovering more and more Christian parents and grandparents sitting in church pews suffering silently as they face the intense pain of their adult children’s unexpected estrangement. It seems to be a trend taking place nationally, maybe even globally,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (800+ words) Earlier this month Pope Leo shared his October prayer intention for mental health ministry to be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of people with mental illnesses. In the Columbus diocese, the Vicariate of Catholic…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (120+ words) This regional training event, hosted in partnership with Joni and Friends, is designed to help participants grow in confidence, awareness, and practical skill as they minister to individuals and families affected by disability. The morning will be led by Sarah…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (454+ words) I read Jacqui Emberton’s Sept. 25 letter with shock and disbelief. She quotes the Bible, stating “you reap what you sow.” There are Bible verses to support many points of view. Here are a few: “True faith is demonstrated through tangible…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (299+ words) How to create hope when loss and change constantly challenge day-to-day life? Our congregation has recently lost several members whom we all enjoy because of their upbeat, positive, generous spirits. The absence of their contributions to our church life leaves…...