An Oasis is "a place between." It is a place of rest. It is a place of growth. It is a place of life in the middle of a desert. Oasis is also the Network's online gathering. It is a place between where we are now, and where God is leading us. It is a place of refreshment, renewal, learning and connection. Twice this year, members of the Network are invited to come together for an online gathering. Together, we will renew, learn and connect.  

Oasis:  September 25, 2025
10am Pacific time   I   1pm Eastern Time

Topic:  "Cultivating Conversation for Inclusion of Youth with Disabilities "

People who live with disabilities are the group least likely to be active in a faith community. Some barriers are structural, while others are driven by a lack of understanding, social norms, and theological questions. This webinar is a starting point for how congregations can address barriers and begin conversation with people who live with disabilities that moves towards fuller inclusion into the body of Christ. 

Cost for Network Members (Plus level or higher):  Free!
Cost for non-members and Basic Members:  $25

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Guest Teacher:  Pr. Jonathan Vehar and Pr. Sarah Flatt-Meyer

Pr. Jonathan Vehar serves as Associate to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission for the South Dakota Synod. Having lived his own life with a "hidden disability", he has worked throughout this church in advocay and leadership development for those with disabilities. and as a congregation pastor seeking to live out a visual of fuller inclusion. Jonathan also serves as Team Leader for The tAble, the pre-gathering event for youth with disabilities with the ELCA Youth Gathering. 

Pr. Sarah Mayer-Flatt is an ordained pastor in the ELCA and a disabled woman who uses a wheelchair to move through life.  She currently serves as the Synod Storyteller for the Southeast Michigan Synod. 

In addition to congregational ministry, Sarah has been a part of a ministry of the ELCA Gathering known as The tAble for more than two decades. She has served as youth liaison, young adult creator of worship and workshops, and 2 cycles as Team Leader for this event. She also has camping ministry experience as both a youth and chaplain. Sarah has also been a guest on the All Places Together, MomenToUs, and ThoughtCast podcasts.