Join churches across the UK in marking Disability Awareness Sunday – a time to celebrate God’s image in every person. Through the Roof are offering free resources which explore this year’s theme ‘Made in God’s Image’. This year’s resource was written by award-winning Christian author Emily Owen. For resource access and more information about Disability Awareness Sunday, visit Through the Roof’s website: Disability Awareness Sunday – Through the Roof
Disability Awareness Sunday is an opportunity to recognise that we are all created in God’s image and to celebrate the gifts that every person brings to the life of the Church. The following reading/resource list is here to inspire reflection, learning and practical ways to make our churches more welcoming to the full participation of disabled people.
Books
Katie Tupling and Anna de Lange – Worship and Disability: A Kingdom for All
Lamar Hardwick – Disability and the Church
Nancy L. Eiesland – The Disabled God
John Swinton – Who is the God We Worship: Theologies of Disability, Challenges and New Possibilities
Amos Yong – The Bible, Disability and the Church
Podcasts
Disability and the Church – Diocese of Leicester
Videos
Top tips for churches – Autism & the Church: Top tips for churches – Autism & the Church
The Intersections of Black Liberation Theology and Disability Justice
John Swinton: Theology and Disability
Useful links and practical guidance
Dyslexia-friendly churches guide
Valuing people with Down’s syndrome toolkit
