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For those who weren’t there at the 2016 Enabling Church conference – and for those who were – much of the content in now available as free downloads. Go to the Enabling Church Conference Downloads page. Here you will a short video impression of the conference plus audio recordings and transcripts for the plenary sessions along with audio recordings for the streams and some transcripts too. We are grateful to 3 Strands Media for the recordings and to Orla Pearson for the transcripts derived from her excellent speech to text support at the...
Read MoreConference appreciation
The recent Enabling Church 2016 conference entitled No Limits: Additional Needs, Disability And The Church drew people from churches across Britain together to to help create churches where disabled people belong. It was aimed at those who work with or support children, families and youth or simply have a desire to see everyone’s abilities recognised. The Conference opened with worship and an address from Bishop Michael from the Diocese of Lichfield. Here’s a link to the news item on the Diocese website. Lynn McCann, one of the speaking team, reflected on the day, ‘My overall blessing was just the inclusiveness. Worshipping with people of all abilities is what feels like real church to me. Meeting so many people with the same aims was also really special.’ Audio recordings and transcripts of the sessions will soon be posted on the Enabling Church pages of this website, and a video giving an overview of the conference too. Find out more about Enabling Church from Churches for All....
Read MoreNo Limits-just come!
The Enabling Church: No Limits day conference is coming this Saturday – 12th November – at Friends House, London, opposite Euston Station. There is a still space! Come along – tickets will be on sale at the door – price £25. Doors open at 9:30am. Be there! You can still buy tickets online at http://enablingchurch.eventbrite.co.uk. The day will kick off with a welcome message from Bishop Michael Ipgrave (pictured). This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in seeing disabled people of all ages fully included in life of our churches. We’ve a first class line-up of speakers and a full programme with streams for Children’s workers, Youth workers, and for Families and Adults. For more information click on the Enabling Church tab or go to...
Read MoreNext Enabling Church conference coming up
No Limits: Additional Needs, Disability and the Church … An event full of ideas and inspiration for all who work with or support children, families and youth, plus anyone with a passion to see the abilities of everyone recognised. When: Saturday 12th November 2016 • 10am – 4.30pm. Where: Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, London. Cost: Early Bird Price £20, From 8th October £25. Contact: enabledchurch@gmail.com. For more information about the Enabling Church No Limits day...
Read MoreLivability + Prospects
On 11th May 2016, Prospects joined Livability in an important new chapter in the charities’ stories. Initially joining the Livability group structure, Prospects will be a fully integrated part of Livability within 2 years. Both Prospects and Livability are partner organisations in Churches for All. Motivated by a dynamic and inclusive Christian ethos and with a clear commitment to disability care and social inclusion, both charities have identified significant areas of shared mission and strategic alignment. Placing the people we support at the heart of all we do, our charities will be combining strengths and expertise to deliver a broader portfolio of care services, church and community projects around England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. With Prospects joining Livability, we can enhance our services; raise wider disability awareness; partner with churches UK-wide, mobilise a broader supporter base; and maximise our effectiveness and sustainability. Both charities are major providers of disability services, partnering with churches and other local agencies in the delivery of care and community work. To find our more visit...
Read MoreLiving Fully – Conference and Symposium
Living Fully 2016; reflecting on the stories of people’s lives, disability, theology and Culture. Two events in Rome, exploring and celebrating the important place and value of disabled people in culture and the study of theology: an academic symposium ‘Exploring Disability, Theology, Practice and Culture’, on 23rd June, at No 5 Via della Conciliazione, and conference ‘Disability, Culture and Faith – A Celebration’, on 24th-26th June, at LUMSA University, Borgo Sant’Angelo. Both events celebrate the lives and stories of disabled people within culture and faith and introduces the of the study of disability theology from within a cultural perspective. The events include a parallel and creative programme for intellectually disabled people. Living Fully 2016; Embracing the gifts of all people, especially people who live with Disability Join us !! For more information and booking information:...
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