awareness | acceptance | inclusion
Welcome to the Autism Faith Network
“If there’s any space that should be equipped to welcome autistic people, it should be places of worship.”
—Tonya Nash, Founder of the Autism Faith Network
Registration is now closed!
Apply for Cheerful Giving!
Our Cheerful Giving initiative opened up for registration on Friday, November 14th at 8:00am EST! Registration has now closed, as we have reached our maximum number of participants.
New Resource
2025 Activity Toolkit
Did you know that going to church can be difficult for autistic persons and their families? The lighting, sounds, crowds and social expectations can be very overwhelming without proper support.
New Interview
Special Needs Ministry Leader Highlight
We’re shining a light on the incredible work of Rev. Sylvia Taylor, who has led the special needs ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden for 17 years! She serves with passion, creating a safe, loving space where individuals with disabilities are embraced, celebrated, and encouraged in their faith journey. You don’t want to miss this interview!
Our History
The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started.
Our Mission
We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world! Learn more about our mission and goals.
Our Participants
Over 102 churches have participated in the Autism Faith Network since 2016! We hope to partner with more in the coming year! See if one of our churches is near you!
Our Latest Blog Articles
Apply for our 2025 Cheerful Giving Initiative!
UPDATE: REGISTRATION HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. WE HAVE REACHED OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS. Today (Friday, November 14th) is the big day! Registration for our Cheerful Giving initiative will open up at 8:00am EST for Coweta and Fayette County, GA residents...
Get the Tea on How to Apply for Cheerful Giving!
It's almost time! Our Cheerful Giving Initiative opens for registration on Friday, November 14, 2025! Want to make sure your application goes smoothly? Our Founder and Board President, Tonya Nash, is spilling the tea with a short video of helpful tips to make the...
Details about our 2025 Cheerful Giving Initiative
UPDATE: REGISTRATION HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. WE HAVE REACHED OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS. Our 2025 Cheerful Giving initiative will open up for registration on Friday, November 14, 2025! This initiative provides sensory toys, tools, and supports for autistic...
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