Jan 06
The First United Lutheran Church of San Francisco has a new minister, Jay Wilson, who plans to focus on helping the homeless and those with disabilities to find housing. The congregation belongs to the Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, which supports and advocates for the GLBT population. Because of Jay Wilson’s tactile sensitivities associated with autism, a [...] [...more]
Posted: under Growing in Faith.
The First United Lutheran Church of San Francisco has a new minister, Jay Wilson, who plans to focus on helping the homeless and those with disabilities to find housing. The congregation belongs to the Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, which supports and advocates for the GLBT population.
Because of Jay Wilson’s tactile sensitivities associated with autism, a red ribbon was threaded among the participants during the ordination, instead of the laying on of hands that would otherwise have been part of the ceremony.
Jul 08
The New Straits Times reports that 12-year-old autistic student Muhammad Danial Zainuddin “felt like he was on top of the world” on July 5th when, along with over 5,000 other Malaysian students at an indoor stadium, he participated in a recital ceremony known as Khatam al-Quran, in which students receive public recognition for completion of [...] [...more]
Posted: under Academic Success, Growing in Faith.
The New Straits Times reports that 12-year-old autistic student Muhammad Danial Zainuddin “felt like he was on top of the world” on July 5th when, along with over 5,000 other Malaysian students at an indoor stadium, he participated in a recital ceremony known as Khatam al-Quran, in which students receive public recognition for completion of the Quran.
Although he could speak only a few words when he started public school six years ago, his speech and academic performance improved considerably over the years. He became a straight A student, and his headmaster “marvelled at his pupil’s progress.”