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
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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
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
Disability Ministries Consultation in the Philippines Central Conference
By Sharon McCart A United Methodist Disability Ministries Consultation was held August 16-18, 2019 at the UCCP Shalom Center in Manila, Philippines. This was the first Consultation on this topic in the 121 years of the Philippines Central Conference! Participants
Disability Ministries Consultation in the Philippines Central Conference
Faith United Methodist Church is Certified Sensory Inclusive
by Kathy Schmucker – June 20, 2019 KultureCity recently partnered with Faith UMC in North Canton, Ohio, to make church, worship services, programs and events sensory inclusive. Faith promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all, including those with sensory
Faith United Methodist Church is Certified Sensory Inclusive
