2nd November 2011 9.30am to 4.30pm at St. John's College, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3DS A day conference for those who are interested in exploring the theology of disability. Suitable for theologians, those in church leadership and disabled people who wish to participate in theological reflection. Hosted by Roy McCloughry (St. John's) and ... Read More...
Over 400 delegates at the ‘Enabling Church’ conference heard Roy McCloughry, Malcolm Duncan, Joni Eareckson-Tada and other keynote speakers encourage the church to set the standard through ministering to the marginalised. A common theme of the day was the celebration that we are all inter-dependent with each other. Church and society ... Read More...
For anyone not able to make it to the Enabling Church Conference in October (or for anyone who wants more!) Through the Roof is taking part in a one day event in Oxford and would love to see you there: What? Including people with learning disabilities in the life of the Church ... Read More...
A smiling, cheerful greeting and acknowledgment of me and my family is one way I consider I am being welcomed into a 'friendly church'. But how can you tell which churches are friendly? What does one look like? What criteria might someone use? Through the Roof has joined up ... Read More...
Care for the Family invited Through the Roof to exhibit at their conference in Northern Ireland and so Tim Wood travelled there to support and encourage TTR’s small team of volunteers in the Province, to raise awareness of the charity. [Picture - John Brown presents materials at the Care for the ... Read More...
Through the Roof trainers are sometimes asked to run sessions within longer training courses, such as CARE's IFC Leadership Programme. Graduates on this programme gave the following feedback: Fantastic session about God's heart for disabled people. We were so blessed by your wisdom, insight and experience. Through the Roof has really challenged my idea ... Read More...
"I now feel more confident at recognising autism traits, dealing with behaviours and not blaming myself." "This workshop has helped me to understand the broad scope of what autism is and how to help the person to fulfil their potential." Just two of the many positive comments received following our training at ... Read More...
We received the following positive feedback from our training session on including disabled children at Adeyfield Free Church: "Saturday's Disability Course was brilliant... It was very professionally presented without being intimidating, you might say 'user-friendly'!" "It was ALL totally of interest and relevance" "The only improvement would be to maintain the current high ... Read More...
Through the Roof's Development Manager, Tim Wood, along with long-term TTR trainer, Norma, ran a session on Autism for New Malden URC. Here's some of the feedback: "The whole event was enlightening, informative, clear and helpful." "Your course has been very thought provoking and useful. We have gone away with very helpful ... Read More...
A well-known Bible story told by Jesus is the parable of the Great Banquet, where we are encouraged to: ‘… go out into the highways and byways and bring in the poor, (sic) the crippled, the blind and the lame…so that my house will be full’. (Luke 14) God’s house will never ... Read More...
