Erin Raffety

Grateful for this wonderful review!

Cripping Youth Ministry: An Intersectional Vision for Working With Disabled Youth

Cripping Youth Ministry is a bold, honest call to dismantle ableism and build inclusive faith communities, writes Amy Pagliarella.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

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Cripping* Youth Ministry is out now!

Cripping* Youth Ministry: An Intersectional Vision for Working with Disabled Youth is a collection of essays, prayers, and practical resources that reimagines youth ministry through the lens of disability justice.

Edited by Justin Forbes and Erin Raffety, this volume brings together the voices of scholars, practitioners, and disabled young people to create a resource that is both theologically rich and immediately practical. Each chapter includes guiding questions, practical tools, and resources for deeper engagement. https://crippingyouthministry.com/

New substack post! Link in comments

Episode 2 of our Cripping Youth Ministry series turns to Praise. Dr. Justin Forbes talks with contributors Hunter Steinitz and Peppa Paniagua about what it means for a congregation to move beyond access toward full participation and about the disabled joy they’ve witnessed in camps, conferences, and congregations along the way. Link in bio.

My advanced copy just arrived and it’s so beautiful and easy to use!

Preorder so that yours arrives August 18, 2026:

https://crippingyouthministry.com/pre-order/

Hey New Jersey folks and allies in other states who are concerned about the conditions for immigrants and protests at Delaney Hall: The Hopewell Valley Democratic club just sent out a great email about how to help. In their words:

"Two ways you can help--Donate and Advocate

Organizations you can donate to (links in comments):
Bond fund for arrested protesters
Support for families at Delaney Hall
Commissary fund for detainees
Grocery cards for families of detainees
Immigrant support

You can also donate money to Mercer County's Resistencia En Accion that in addition to general support for migrants has a specific program to advocate for the close of detention centers, including Delaney Hall, and is currently staffing shifts at the Delaney Hall protests.

Advocate for Immigrants:
EDITED: Call your elected officials if you live in another state and ask them to advocate for closing Delaney Hall!

Call our elected officials, thank them for their support of the immigrant community, and urge them to continue the efforts to shut down Delaney Hall.

Governor Mikie Sherrill - (609) 292-6000
Senator Andy Kim
Senator Cory Booker
Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman - (202) 225-5801

Finally, legislation that would impose a tax on private detention facilities intended to establish an Immigrant Protection Fund has been introduced in the Assembly and the state Senate (See A4300 and S3616). For-profit detention centers profit off the custody of individuals, and it is entirely appropriate that a portion of those revenues be redirected to ensure fair treatment, dignity, and due process. By taxing these private entities, New Jersey can sustainably fund vital immigrant legal defense programs without placing an extra burden on everyday taxpayers.

Please contact Assembly Members Anthony Verrelli and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Senator Shirley Turner and urge them to support bills A4300 and S3616 respectively.

We recognize all of this is a big ask. Please do what you can and know that whatever you do counts. And feel free to share with friends and family.

In solidarity,
HVDC Immigration Committee"