Congratulations to Lynn Swedberg on receiving the Faculty Innovator of the Year 2022 Award at Central Washington University. Deaconess Swedberg is an occupational therapist and the part-time consultant for the Disability Ministries Committee of the UMC. In addition to teaching “Accessibility:
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I once lived in a cemetery
I came as quickly as I could when I heard. I didn’t believe it. How could he, the man who has healed hundreds, maybe thousands—–how could he be dead? He is God, right? Only God could heal! I came to
Zooming into Lent
by Debby Newman for the Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church [photo DMC member Eve Newman with Lent kit] Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville, Minnesota, wants to share accessible, inclusive Christian Lent traditions with other Methodists. For
Keeping connected with love
by Eve Newman I am writing about what the Flames group at Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville, Minnesota, has been doing lately to stay connected. Last summer, we made puppets together. Then we were practicing for a show for
Coronavirus Resources for Churches
This post offers resources for churches seeking to address the needs and concerns of people with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak. Check back, as we expect to make frequent updates. And, as usual, if you find a useful resource, please
Opening Hearts, Minds, and Doors Wider
By: Deaconess Sharon McCart, chair Cal-Pac DisAbility Taskforce In the proposed revision to the Social Principles, we read that “We lament that the church has often stigmatized and discriminated against people with disabilities by imposing labels with negative connotations, by
Disability Awareness Sunday in Baltimore-Washington Conference
In 2020, the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference observed Disability Awareness Sunday on February 2. Emmanuel UMC in Laurel MD was one participant. The church had a special service with Rev. Leo Yates Jr., a deacon, preaching. Using Luke 14.15-23, he touched
Disability Awareness Sunday in Baltimore-Washington Conference
Life on the spectrum: I’m just like you
I have heard that Autism is considered a hidden disability. I would like to first mention that it is not a “disability” but a different set of abilities. Few people would guess that that as a kid, making friends, building
DMC and GCORR
As we noted in our blog recently, the Disability Ministries Committee will become a ministry partner of the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) on January 1, 2020. This will give us a wider, stronger voice in inclusion, promoting
2020 Social Principles
The Disability Ministries Committee of the UMC, UM Association of Ministers with Disabilities, United Methodist Committee on Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Ministries, and the United Methodist Congress of the Deaf join in welcoming the announcement by the General Board of Church
