Topic: Understanding Neurodiversity in Church

Facilitator: Allie Factor & Connor Filkins

Allie Factor After five years in the public school system as a Special Educator, Allie brings her training and experience of multiple trauma-informed care and educative styles right to our ministries and families. While staying up to date on new findings and applying real-life experiences, she hopes to empower educators and ministry leaders through a greater understanding of social-emotional and behavioral needs of children and youth.

Rev. Connor Filkins joined First Congregational Church of Hudson in 2022 as the Associate Pastor for Youth Ministries. In this role, he leads high school and middle school programming, including confirmation classes, works collaboratively with Youth Board and leads the annual summer mission trip with Appalachia Service Project (ASP). Connor holds degrees in religion and philosophy and earned his Master’s in Divinity at Eden Theological Seminary in 2019. Connor resides in Akron with his partner, Kassi, and their assortment of pets. His hobbies include cooking, trying new food and traveling. His favorite quote is from Bilbo Baggins: “Don’t adventures ever have an end? I suppose not. Someone else always has to carry on the story.”