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!

Manna from Heaven

Registration for Manna from Heaven has closed. We have reached capacity with our funding. This initiative provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need.

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Donate to our Nonprofit!

We accept donations all throughout the year! Your tax-deductible donation will support our three main initiatives: Manna from Heaven, Cheerful Giving, and Space to Belong. Thank you for supporting our cause!

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UPDATED RESOURCE

2026 Activity Toolkit

We are excited to share our updated Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit! Get activity ideas for Autism Acceptance Month and beyond, guidance for starting a disability ministry, and more! Best of all, it’s FREE!

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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 Beginning

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.

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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!

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Our Latest Blog Articles

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 Washingtons will inspire and encourage special needs families. Meet 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, she’s been a powerful advocate for individuals with special needs and...

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. With Easter coming up in a few short weeks, these tips will help you...