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… do go both ways. Recently, I had a conversation with a church member who asked, “How long have you suffered with … with their disability. Similarly, in our work with Safe Church Ministry, we are very clear in referring to …
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… ministry. Our ministry works to connect with over 1,000 churches across North America. As churches, schools, and … to curb the spread of the virus,we relied heavily on our church and regional advocates to connect with their … regulations for gathering were put in place to keep us safe. Thankful for the wisdom of these regulations, but …
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… What are some of your earliest memories of church? Can you remember a friend you sat beside? Can you … and am thankful for that friendship. It allowed me to feel safe and happy in the Sunday school room. For many children …
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… and important lesson here for us who love God and love the church. Fellow church members and many people in our communities live with a … and love because one or more of the members have felt safe disclosing their mental health challenges and fellow …
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… people with disabilities from the life and ministry of our churches. Here is a helpful description of disability , … me that overlooked the “shut-ins” who no longer worship at church due to chronic illnesses, the people dealing with … like churches to think beyond the visible and to provide a safe place for people to say, I'm struggling, this is a …
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… have been five directors of Chaplaincy, three directors of Safe Church, four directors of Race Relations and Social Justice, …
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… and embrace them as members of the body of Christ? Are our churches and student ministries safe places for people to be themselves? What practical steps … event sponsored by Christian Reformed and Reformed Church in America Disability Concerns ministries: “Doing …
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… dysfunctional. The outside community—extended family, church, school, and friends—all had difficulty believing what … includes constant one-on-one attendance with her. We have safes in the house for keys, money, and valuables (those with …
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… who are blind or have low vision in order to help the church better welcome and include all people. For every … for people who are blind or have low vision to move safely around the space. Consider the hazards of cords, bags, …
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… including food insecurity, poor housing, lack of access to safe water and sanitation, and inadequate access to health … For example, although the World Communion of Reformed Churches (of which the CRC is a founding member) emphasizes …
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… the road as he slowly made his way across? The man made it safely to the other side, but Margaret decided that people … by disabilities. Many people with disabilities have tried church and found that they were not welcome. Many parents of children with autism were asked not to return to churches they visited. Could that have been your church? The …
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… crisis we need more staff than usual to ensure everyone is safe, yet we find ourselves planning to be down 30 percent, … “Yippee! I get to ride my bike early this year!” The Church of Ben’s Hope, usually attended by 150 people, has not …