Promoting disability inclusion as a collaboration of Christian disability organisations. Signposting to specialist support through our partners.
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You might notice some changes!
We've been revisiting what we do & how we put that across simply.
There's a small change in what we are called. We are now: Church IS for All. It almost sounds the same as you say it, but that difference points more clearly to what we believe.
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My other article this week is a comment piece on the incident at Johnson’s Zoo.
With all the talk around the man responsible, I give an alternative scenario - not reducing the seriousness of the incident - just wanting a healthier discussion around it
e-n.org.uk/comment/zoo-incid…
We have also rewritten our short two sentence phrase to more clearly reflect what we do:
Promoting Disability Inclusion.
Signposting Specialist Support.
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I've been writing about becoming disabled.
A very general piece, but I'm hoping to write a part two.
Let me know if there is something you'd want people in your church to know about becoming disabled.
Here's a free link to read the column:
e-n.org.uk/comment/my-church…
ALT A disability logo painted in a parking space.
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How to help your community during the #Heatwave: Actively check on those less able to regulate their body temperature (e.g. older people), offer to collect medicines or food shopping for people who can’t get out, and ensure everyone is well-hydrated.
ALT Rows of bottled water with blue tops.
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📣 We are delighted to share this exciting opportunity in parish nursing at St Leonard’s Church in Arbourthorne in Sheffield @churchofengland Applications for this new paid part-time role close on 21st July. Details below. Please RT TY.
sheffield.anglican.org/vacan…
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We are so sorry to hear this news
Dave's passion for disability justice, in and beyond church, was an inspiration to so many
A 'thorn in the side' of institutions, he was never afraid to speak truth to power
He is now reunited with guide dog Jarvis
Our prayers for Denise 🙏
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At long last they are advertising. This is an amazing job, with a civic ministry bigger than many cathedrals, a thriving congregation, and fantastic opportunities. Could you be the next Rector of Liverpool @LiverpoolParish? @LivDiocese pathways.churchofengland.org…
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Today we give thanks for the Paralympics, happening in Paris at the moment. God who delights in us, thank you for this opportunity to celebrate athletes and come together in sport.
#StayandPray #GiveThanks
Read more: olympics.com/en/paris-2024
ALT Image of a disabled athlete with blade prosthetic legs sat on an athletics track. Overlaid text reads: Saturday 31 August Today we give thanks for the Paralympics, happening in Paris at the moment. God who delights in us, thank you for this opportunity to celebrate athletes and come together in sport.
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When being able to concentrate is precious, interruptions can be devastating - derailing concentration you might not be able to get back. Letting people know when you are in 'do not disturb' mode can help. #BrainFog #ExecutiveDysfunction #Hyperfocus
ALT concentrating card with rainbow striped border, reading "Serious Concentration In Progress. It is using all my brain power. Please wait for me to finish this task because I can't face having to restart it.
😎 been away for a week in sunny Devon - and struggling a bit with both the heat & a lack of accessibility in various seaside venues...
How's your summer going?
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One of the new packs on our website is our pacing related cards - ones that can help people understand and accept our 'no' when relevant (you choose which ones to buy from the pack shortlist). Some of these are my most-used cards.
From: stickmancommunications.co.uk…
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Sometimes chronic illness means not having the energy to socialise - but telling people to go away can be taken personally & cause offence. I find this card can help - whether placed nearby or kept handy ready to show anyone trying to interact.
Card from stickmancommunications.co.uk…
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4 years ago we started afresh on Twitter!
Grateful to Followers who trusted us and believed in us,
Grateful to the Followers who have joined us,
Grateful to our worship community
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#MyXAnniversary
It's Ordination season in the Church of England...
Which got us thinking about vocation and disability...
What is God calling you into?
How can we pray for you & support you through this?
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And we're off!
24 hrs together at High Leigh conference centre, for fellowship, collaboration and pondering influence...
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@haydonspenceley is with us, exploring what it means to be disabled, how we think God sees us, how we see ourselves, how we can be united around Jesus...
Great discussion around non-disabled voices 'speaking for' disabled people...
and the importance around allyship and agency