Disability Week 2013
Disability Week is an initiative of Premier Life in association with Churches for All and CfA partner Livability which runs from 31 August to 7th September, dates set to link with the Special Olympics running in Bath from 28th August to 1st September. Listen in to Premier Christian Radio for special programming on disability-related topics – Read More to see the programming for the week. Visit the webpage to learn more and to listen to a series talks recorded at the recent Enabling Church conferences. To find out more visit disabilityweek.org.uk To listen on-line click here. This is what’s happening on Premier Christian Radio during the week … Sunday 1st Reflections with Marilyn Baker: a studio discussion called ‘Will I Need A Blue Badge In Heaven?’ It features three differently disabled people – Ann Memmott, Tony Phelps-Jones and Dr Mike Townsend who consider, with reference to Biblical passages, whether or not they will be disabled in Heaven. Issues around Christian ‘wholeness’ and ‘healing’ are included in the discussion. Premier Tonight: Gordon Temple, from Churches For All – taking calls with Michael Fanstone Monday 2nd Inspirational Breakfast: Adam Bonner – Greenbelt and the relaunch of Churches Inc 10.30am Caring for Carers (Jonathan Clark) – Enabling Church Woman to Woman: BARONESS SHEILA HOLLINS – DISABILITY WEEK – ARE ALL HUMANS EQUAL? With the success of the Paralympics, we will be asking this week how the Church can support those with disabilities of various kinds to achieve their full potential. 4.40pm Church Conga Feature with Guest: Roy McCloughry (Nottingham, Anglican) Tuesday 3rd 10.30am Onset and Adjustment (Gordon Temple) – Enabling Church Drive: Trevor Adams – Dementia Friendly Churches – recorded at Greenbelt 4.40pm Church Conga Feature with Guest: Revd Glen Graham (Devon, Baptist) Wednesday 4th Inspirational Breakfast: Stephanie Reid, Paralympic Athlete – Have Attitudes Toward Disability Changed? 10.30am Social Interaction (Miggs Clark) – Enabling Church 4.40pm Church Conga Feature with Guest: Cristina Gangemi (Catholic, Croydon) Thursday 5th 10.30am Church for All (Roy Searle) – Enabling Church 4.40pm Church Conga Feature with Guest: Dr Mike Townsend (Baptist, Leicestershire) Friday 6th 10.30am Engaging with the Community (Mike Townsend) Saturday 7th Big Breakfast: Interview with Jonathan Edwards from Prospects, Disability Charity Premier Worship: Breaking of Bread – using “Speak the Word” Worship music from...
Read MoreEnabling Church comes to Bristol
Book now! The second 2013 Enabling Church day conference is in Bristol on Saturday 6th July. The first of this pair of conferences took place in the North-East on 22nd June. This is what delegates had to say about it: Great day; Very informative; Good conversations; So lovely to talk to people about disability without their eyes glazing over; I enjoyed every minute of it; An excellent conference; Thought provoking; Enjoyed and have benefited from the whole day; Pregnant with meaning; Well worthwhile; Lots to tell the Church, lots of lessons learned; Good fellowship; Thank you for the opportunity to attend EVERYONE should have come I feel that I can take small changes to our Church which will make a massive difference; A day which blessed me more than I can say. Now is your chance to book for the South West conference in Bristol on 6th July. Click here to go the Premier Christian Media website booking page, or click here for more information and for the conference flyers, or click to see the full programme and speaker...
Read MoreIncluded and Involved
`Do you share the vision for a church that is really welcoming to all? Come along and join in! ‘Included and Involved’ is the title that Revd Roy Searle has given his opening keynote address at the Enabling Church day conference in the North-East this weekend. Come along for a 10:15 start (registration from 9:45am) on Saturday (22nd June) and join in a dynamic day of snappy presentations and engaging discussion at Bethany Christian Centre, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8PF. Follow this link for all the information or click here to book – or simply come along. It’s just £15 including refreshments – but do remember to bring your pack-up as lunch is not included. Click here to see the full programme and speaker...
Read MoreBook Now!
Two Enabling Church day conferences are coming up fast. The first – at Bethany Christian Centre, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 8PF – is on Saturday 22nd June, closely followed by another – at Westbury-on-Trym Baptist Church, Reedley Road, Bristol BS9 3TD – on Saturday 6th July. Delegate price is just £15 – carers and enablers whose presence is necessary to support the participation of disabled delegates book free of charge – and there’s a phone number for those who can’t book online. Click here to our Enabling Church Day Conferences page for more information and to download a flyer or go direct to www.premier.org.uk/enabling to...
Read MoreComing up: Disability Sunday
Disability Sunday is 2nd June. In addition to the 2013 Disability Sunday pack some other resources are now available to help you plan your Disability Sunday service: a list of hymns and songs to select from and a collection of prayers and prayer pointers to inspire your own prayers. With the theme Celebrating Ability, this is a day for UK churches and fellowships to focus on celebrating the abilities of disabled people. Click here to go to our Disability Sunday page and get your copy. And if 2nd June doesn’t work for your church then simply choose another...
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