News & Updates

Registration Starts Soon for the 2025 Manna from Heaven Initiative!

We are excited to share that our 2025 Manna from Heaven Initiative will kickoff on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 8:00AM EST. Manna from Heaven provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic...

Support Our Annual Fundraiser

Hi friends! We’re excited to announce that our annual fundraiser is officially underway—and this year is extra special as we celebrate our 5th anniversary as a nonprofit organization! For five...

Celebrating Five Years of Service

Autism Faith Network, Inc. is celebrating a remarkable milestone! On today, August 21, 2025, we're celebrating five years as a nonprofit organization! This anniversary is not just about looking back...

Preparing for Our 5-Year Anniversary with Exciting New Updates

On August 21, 2025, the Autism Faith Network will celebrate a special milestone — five years as a nonprofit organization! What started as a vision to help places of worship become more...

Webinar: An Interview with Rev. Sylvia Taylor

Today is the big day! Join us on Monday, April 14th at 7:00pm EST for an interview with Rev. Sylvia Taylor about special needs ministry! For more than 17 years, Rev. Sylvia Taylor has been at the...

Webinar: An Interview with James & Tasandra Washington

April is Autism Acceptance Month and we are excited to host the first of our two interviews with amazing persons that uplift and support the special needs community. Our first interview with the...

Special Needs Ministry Leader Highlight: Rev. Sylvia Taylor

For over 17 years, Rev. Sylvia Taylor has faithfully led the Special Needs Ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. With her unique background as both an occupational therapist and minister,...

2025 Activity Toolkit

Autism Acceptance Month is here and we are kicking it off by releasing our 2025 Activity Toolkit! This updated resource provides tips for places of worship on how to become more autism friendly....

Special Needs Parenting Highlight: James & Tasandra Washington

Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share our upcoming interview with James and Tasandra Washington! Married for nearly eight years, the Washingtons are parents...