Past Events

Craig Rennebohm leading a discussion group.

Chaplain in Residence
November 2007

Rev. Chuck Currie delivering the second keynote address.

"Beyond the Ramp: Engaging People with Disabilities in Faith Communities"

May 2008

Nearly 90 people with disabilities along with friends, family members and religious leaders attended this event. Keynote speakers included The Rev. Dr. Brett Web-Mitchell of North Carolina, founder of the School of the Pilgrim, lecturer and author of many books including "God Plays Piano Too" and "The Spiritual Lives of Children with Disabilities"; The Rev. Chuck Currie, a local authority on homelessness and how to welcome people who are searching for their connection to the world around them. Local agencies that provide support to people with disabilities were also present, providing information and referrals to those in attendance. This conference was very well attended by both people with disabilities and represenetatiaves from many local faith organizations who wanted to know more about how they be more welcoming and inclusive of people who have not felt connected with their religion of choice.

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"Sharing the Spiritual Journey

of Living with Disabilities and Illness"

May 2009

An invited group of 34 people living with disabilities, illness or other life-changing situations gathered together at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in the Columbia Gorge to share the personal discoveries that have enabled them to enjoy the fullness of living in the midst of life's challenges.

Raphael Cushnir, Brian Doyle, Marge Thom, MaryJo Chavez, Jill Sager, Gweneth van Frank Carlson, Kathy Coleman, Shirley Tormey, Eileen Parfrey and Dorothy Coughlin and others facilitated discussions, led creative activities and provided spiritual companionship. The beautifyl setting of Menucha offered a perfect environment for sharing stories about personal journeys in a variety of ways including word, song, dance, drumming, journaling, art and prayer.

"IDNO's Big Summer Bash!" July, 2011

IDNO honored co-founder Dorothy Coughlin and the Rev. Bruce Strade, retiring executive director of Northwest Parish Ministries and IDNO board member at it's first Big Summer Bash! It was a great celebration of IDNO's first eight years, with a great dinner at the Spaghetti Factory.