Churches For All

Helping churches create and sustain an environment where disabled people can participate fully in Church life for the benefit of all

[Churches For All @ChurchesForAll]

Fantastic to meet together as the CfA network, for our first gathering of 2025!

[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

[Churches 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

[Churches 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?

🙏

[Churches 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?

[Churches For All @ChurchesForAll]

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...

[Churches For All @ChurchesForAll]

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

[Churches For All @ChurchesForAll]

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

[Add.Needs.Alliance @A_N_All]

Kay will be heading off tomorrow to the @ChurchesForAll 24hr gathering of partners & associates (representing the ANA).
Please pray it would be everything we need it to be, and that we all leave refreshed and ready for what the future holds for CfA and ourselves.