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Creating a Sensory Space with $100

There are many concerns that churches have when thinking about creating a sensory space. Do we have enough room? Do we have money in the budget? Where do we even start? All of these questions are...

Why Your Church Needs A Space to Belong

Church is supposed to be a place of connection, community, and worship. But for many autistic individuals, the typical church environment can feel overwhelming. Colorful spotlights, loud music, and...

Creating Space to Belong

Church services often include bright lights, loud music, and large crowds. This can lead to sensory overload for autistic persons. A sensory corner or room can help provide a calming space for short...

2026 Accessible Faith Initiative Activities

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are excited to announce our 2026 Accessible Faith Initiative activities! This annual initiative helps places of worship create welcoming and supportive...

2025 Year in Review: Impact, Inclusion, and Hope for 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for what God has done this year! Despite a short and unexpected hiatus, we were able to achieve meaningful growth, deeper community...

Donate on Giving Tuesday!

Today is Giving Tuesday! This annual event is a global day of generosity where people come together to support causes that make a difference in communities. For the Autism Faith Network, it’s a...

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...

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,...

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...