Committee Members

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Disability Ministries Committee Annual Meeting 2017

United Methodist Jurisdictions have one or two disability ministries committee members. The Disability Ministries Committee also has liaisons with related committees and ministries. These dedicated volunteers try to connect you with others in your general location. In addition, they provide resources to help with worship, accessible buildings, and to build inclusive awareness (see this website). They also help with specific ministries. These ministries include camping, deaf and hard of hearing, mental health, children and  adults with autism, intellectual and related disabilities, and more.
Note to Committee Members

Committee Representatives

  • Gio Arroyo, liaison, General Commission on Religion and Race
  • Melinda Babers, Western Jurisdiction (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, Pacific territories)
  • Vince Gonzales, South Central Jurisdiction (Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nebraska, Northwest Texas, Rio Texas)

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    Vince Gonzales
  • Debbie Hills, Committee Chair, Northeastern Jurisdiction (New York, Pennsylvania)

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    Debbie Hills
  • Rebecca Holland, NE Jurisdiction (Baltimore Maryland, New England, Upper New York) and Susquehanna Conference Disability Ministries Committee

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    Rebecca Holland
  • Hank Jenkins, liaison, United Methodist Association of Ministers with Disabilities (Missouri)

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    Hank Jenkins
  • Mimi Luebbers, North Central Jurisdiction  (Dakotas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)

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    Mimi Luebbers
  • Sharon McCart, liaison Mental Health Ministries

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    Sharon McCart
  • Rev. Lisa McKee, Northeastern Jurisdiction (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New England, West Virginia)

    Lisa McKee
    Rev. Lisa McKee
  • Eve Newman, self-advocate, North Central Jurisdiction

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    Eve Newman
  • Rev. Eric Pridmore, Southeastern Jurisdiction (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina)

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    Eric Pridmore
  • Lynn Swedberg, consultant (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington)

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    Lynn Swedberg
  • Tim Vermande, webmaster (Indiana)
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Tim Vermande