Church Is For All

Promoting disability inclusion as a collaboration of Christian disability organisations.
Signposting to specialist support through our partners.

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

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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[Kay Morgan-Gurr @kay_MorganGurr]

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
https://t.co/uglErfRVMC

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

Our website: Thanks for bearing with us. There are many reasons why the site is so out of date!
The website will be now be closed for a while as we make some changes. We'll make the site simpler and easier to navigate, with just the basic signposting you need.
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[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

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.
1/3

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

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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[Kay Morgan-Gurr @kay_MorganGurr]

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:
https://t.co/7THCGEb3uM

[The Salvation Army @salvationarmyuk]

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.

[Parish Nursing UK @ParishNursingUK]

📣 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.

https://t.co/HqAYu5SlLJ

[Disability and Jesus @DisabilityJ]

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 🙏

[Crispin Pailing @crispin_pailing]

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 https://t.co/86KwffaCGA

[JPIT @PublicIssues]

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: https://t.co/o1406Lkm4t

[Stickman Communications ltd @stickmancrips]

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

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

😎 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?

[Stickman Communications ltd @stickmancrips]

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: https://t.co/JBldXzjDBP

[Stickman Communications ltd @stickmancrips]

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 https://t.co/3SZWfEGvcv

[Disability and Jesus @DisabilityJ]

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
🙏
#MyXAnniversary

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

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?

🙏

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

Wednesday morning session begins with worship - song lyrics "He will hold me fast, for my Saviour loves me so..."

Now time to cast vision...

We are Churches for All because...

What are we about?

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

And we're off!
24 hrs together at High Leigh conference centre, for fellowship, collaboration and pondering influence...

🧵

@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...

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

@haydonspenceley Great discussion around non-disabled voices 'speaking for' disabled people...
and the importance around allyship and agency

[Church Is For All @ChurchesForAll]

@haydonspenceley So glad to have you with us, really appreciate your wisdom and theological reflections 🙏