Online talk: Learning Disability and the Body of Christ

Online talk: Learning Disability and the Body of Christ

Online talk: Learning Disability and the Body of Christ

What if church was a place where everyone, of every ability, could give and receive as part of one beautiful Body?

Hear about one community’s journey toward belonging and mutuality, with practical insight into how total communication practices can create space for every voice. Through the stories of an adult and a child with learning disabilities, we’ll explore what this vision looks like in practice—and how you can begin building more inclusive, connected communities in your church.

'Learning Disability and the Body of Christ: A Journey for All Ages'

A recorded online talk (40 minutes)

Speaker: Vitoria Schoeps, a Roofbreaker disability champion, shared the journey she and her church community in Swindon have been on.

Listen to the talk online: Follow this link to hear Vitoria's talk 

This talk will inspire churches and ministries with a passion for making church accessible to people with additional needs, using signs, symbols and sensory input, to explore and grow in faith together.

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We are launching an Learning Disability Roofbreaker network—a space to connect, share resources, and support one another. We've seen a growing number of people who share a passion for learning disability inclusion—through personal experience, family life, ministry, or community work. Whether you are well along the road, or just beginning the journey, join us to connect and share experience and support. We'd love to hear your ideas on what would be most helpful in your context.

Here are a few possibilities we’re considering:

  • Regular online events with a resourcing/training focus
  • A WhatsApp group for encouragement and support
  • An online platform for sharing everyday resources
  • Connection with a small group of “buddies” working in similar contexts or regions
  • In-person events (either formal awareness-raising or informal catch-ups)

Listen to the recording of Vitoria's talk and join us in our new Learning Disability Roofbreaker network to help shape the future of this exciting way to do church.

👉 Listen online here: Follow this link to hear Vitoria's talk

God bless

Katie and the Roofbreaker Team

 

Together on Pilgrimage The Windows of the Soul virtual retreat

Together on Pilgrimage The Windows of the Soul virtual retreat

As we go into the New Year, you are invited to join a Virtual Pilgrimage The Windows of the Soul, on 19th – 23rd January 2026. Using the imagery of church windows, it will be an opportunity to retreat into yourself and reflect on the following: 

  1. To the North, you are invited to reflect on the key values in your life.
  2. To the West, what is dying off or should be let go.
  3. To the South, the things that give joy and sustain you.
  4. To the East, the things that are new and developing.

Sign-up for this special journey on Zoom on Mon, Wed and Fri afternoons, 2-4pm on 19th, 21st and 23rd January 2026, Email: together@throughtheroof.org to register, or express your interest on the form below. 

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This virtual Pilgrimage The Windows of the Soul will be led on Zoom by David Smith, a former physiotherapist, whose mobility was affected after a stroke. 

Previously a keen walker and cyclist, David became interested in pilgrimage and initiated Bible-based virtual spiritual journeys, to bless those with restricted movement. 

Find out more about David's virtual pilgrimages at:  https://pilgrimageoftheword.org.uk/ 

Complete this contact form to register interest in the Virtual Pilgrimage: The Windows of the Soul, or email together@throughtheroof.org : 

    About Through the Roof's groups, retreats and holidays

    Through the Roof (TTR) offers accessible, supported retreats and group events, as well as online small groups, as times of fellowship for disabled people and for all, in an atmosphere of joy and togetherness. These are opportunities to be refreshed spiritually through reflection, meeting with others and spending time being refreshed.

    Find out more about Through the Roof retreats and holidays, visit https://throughtheroof.org/holidays-and-retreats/

    Find out more about Through the Roof's regular online afternoon fellowship groups: Together in the Lounge, monthly on Tuesdays; and Together at Home, twice monthly on Thursdays.

    If you would like to find out more or join us for any of our other online groups or in-person events, please do email us at together@throughtheroof.org