The Disabilities Ministries Awards Luncheon provided the occasion to honor leaders in disabilities ministries, Van Brandt, Janet Fadley, and Robert DeBlois.
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The following congregations were honored for their service and leadership on behalf of those experiencing a mental illness: First Church Congregational, Fairfield, Connecticut; Shepherd of…
Comments closedThe Twenty-third General Synod will be held July 13-17, 2001, in Kansas City, Missouri. The first day of General Synod, Friday, July 13, (Yes, that’s…
Comments closedA Special Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Jennifer Shifrin, “in recognition of her service to those experiencing mental illness, to their loved ones, and…
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I think my first real, up-dose experience and exposure to the reality of life for persons with disabilities was in my friendship with Valerie Russell. During the years that Valerie served as the Executive Director of the Office for Church and Society, we became good friends. Following her stroke, when she allowed me, I took her shopping, to dinner, or to other events and places. I began for the first time to really understand how much the world is designed for those who don’t regularly face the additional challenges of walking, opening doors, getting out of cars … and the list goes on and on.
Comments closedDear Pastor and Church Leaders: Four years ago at General Synod 20, the United Church of Christ made two defining statements about our church and…
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