A 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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Edith Guffey, Associate General Minister
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…
Comments closedThe Rev Russell C. Schmidt, Mr. John Selmar and Dr. Harold H. Wilke received awards from the United Church of Christ.
Comments closedThe following sermon was preached by the Rev. Jeanne Tyler, November 1, 2000, at the weekly Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., service in Amistad Chapel, The Church House, 700 Prospect Avenue E, Cleveland OH 44115-1100.
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