Family Retreats | Joni and Friends

11 Jun

How a Special Needs Family Found Community and Hope

By Joni and Friends|2024-06-11T11:52:16-07:00June 11, 2024|Family Retreats|

There is no denying the importance of community. But for families living with disability, who often need the most support, welcoming community can be hard to...

4 Jun

This Family Experienced God’s Love and Joy at Retreat

By Joni and Friends|2024-05-17T10:47:14-07:00June 4, 2024|Family Retreats|

Muriel, a retired nurse and mother of four grown children, was born and raised in Chicago. Before the birth of her third child, Tyrone, who is now 29, Muriel...

1 Jun

Sharing Hope in the Midst of Life with Disability

By Joni and Friends|2024-05-29T09:56:43-07:00June 1, 2024|Family Retreats|

Twenty-eight-year-old Da Wen lives in Chicago with his mom Li Ping, and his dad Rin Xin. Da Wen has cerebral palsy, and loves connecting with others and...

31 May

Joni and Friends Shows Special Needs Families They’re Not Alone

By Joni and Friends|2024-07-22T08:41:35-07:00May 31, 2024|Family Retreats, Stories|

Greg and Angelina have been part of Joni and Friends since 2017. They have five children: Joanna, Mariya, Josiah, Moses, and Gracie. Originally from Ukraine...

29 Apr

Disability Ministry Makes Life in The Body More Complete

By Joni and Friends|2024-04-29T12:16:21-07:00April 29, 2024|Family Retreats|

For years Pastor Ben McCardell can remember being intimidated by what to say or do around someone living with a disability. But now just one year after...

12 Apr

Family Retreat is an Opportunity to Spread God’s Love

By Joni and Friends|2024-04-08T15:18:45-07:00April 12, 2024|Family Retreats|

For twelve-year-old Enoch and his family, being part of the Joni and Friends community has been a transformative experience. Enoch has autism and has...

11 Apr