Pray for Disability Awareness Sunday
Can you join us in prayer?
We invite you to join us, 27th-28th September, to pray for disability inclusion on Disability Awareness Sunday.
Many churches in the UK and around the world are holding services and events on Disability Awareness Sunday, 28th September 2025, to celebrate disabled people in church and Christian life.
We want to cover these Disability Awareness Sunday events in prayer and we’d love you to pray with us.
The hope is to create a continuous chain of people praying, to fill a whole 24 hours, from 12 noon (UK time) on 27th Sept till 12 noon on 28th Sept.
How do I join in?
We are asking people to sign up for a slot to pray, so that we can try to fill any gaps.
To put yourself on the list to pray, please register by clicking on the prayer time slot of your choice at this link:
https://signup.24-7prayer.com/signup/840c29
The page is set up through the organisation '24/7 prayer', who run the Global Week of prayer each September. We are just using the same sign up sheet to pray for Disability Awareness Sunday.
Anyone can pray any time, anywhere, but we’d love you to be on the list so we know that someone is praying every hour.
Resources and prayer prompts
We are providing short prayer prompts as well as longer prayer resources.
Some short prompts are in the bullet points below. Other resources will be added to this page, and prompts and resources will also be sent by email to everyone who signs up to pray.
You do not have to use the prompts or resources – they are just a guide.
- Pray for churches/people taking part in Disability Awareness Sunday, that God will bless and encourage them to celebrate and fully include disabled people.
- Pray for the Biblical message to be shared that we are ‘Made in God’s Image’ (Genesis 1), which is the theme for Disability Awareness Sunday 2025.
- Pray for Christians reach out and include disabled people on Disability Awareness Sunday, and to actively work towards disability inclusion as an essential ministry.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Disability Awareness Sunday?
Disability Awareness Sunday is a day to celebrate and ensure disabled people are fully included in church and Christian life. This year it is on Sunday 28th September 2025.
Every year, our charity Through the Roof suggests a theme for Disability Awareness Sunday and produces a free resource for churches and ministries. You can access this year’s free resource at: https://throughtheroof.org/forchurches/disability-awareness-sunday/
Why pray for Disability Awareness Sunday?
Disability inclusion is not an ‘add-on’ to the Gospel, it IS part of the Gospel.
Jesus called disabled people and asks others to do the same in Luke 14’s parable of the Great Banquet, where the Bible says:
“Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the town. Bring in those who are poor. Also bring those who can’t see or walk.” (NIrV)
All people, including disabled people, are made in God’s image, and are part of God’s plan. A church without disabled people is an incomplete church. So praying for Disability Awareness Sunday is a first step to more and more churches fully including disabled people.
What are we praying for?
For Disability Awareness Sunday: a day to celebrate and ensure disabled people are fully included in church and Christian life. This year it is on Sunday 28th September 2025.
- We pray for churches and people taking part in Disability Awareness Sunday, that God will bless and encourage congregations to celebrate and fully include disabled people.
- We also pray for the Biblical message to be shared that we are all made in God's image. The theme for Disability Awareness Sunday 2025 is ‘Made in God’s Image’.
- The most important thing about Disability Awareness Sunday is that Christians reach out and include disabled people. And that churches actively work towards disability inclusion – nominating a Roofbreaker or disability champion in their church.
When are we praying?
Each person chooses when they pray in the 24 hours from 12 noon (UK time) Saturday 27th September, till 12 noon on 28th September 2025.
You choose your slot on the prayer signup sheet at https://signup.24-7prayer.com/signup/840c29
This 24 hour period was chosen so we are praying before and during Disability Awareness Sunday events (most of which will probably be between 9am and 12 noon UK time on 28th Sept).
Do I have to pray for a whole hour?
No, you can sign up for the same one-hour slot as someone else, if you agree to do 30 mins each.
But please choose a slot not yet filled, so we cover all 24 hours. And it is fine to sign up for more than one slot, if you can!
The hope is to have every slot filled, so we cover the event in prayer for 24 hours!
How do I scroll up and down in the prayer signup sheet?
You use your mouse (or swipe with your finger) to scroll down the prayer sign up sheet. There is no scroll bar at the side, but you can move down the sheet by clicking and dragging with your mouse (or with your finger on a phone/tablet).
How do I select a time slot?
Just click the box between the times you want to pray – by using your mouse or tapping with your finger on a phone/tablet.
Do I have to put my name publicly on the list?
No, you can sign up anonymously. Just click ‘Book anonymously’ in the box when you register.
You will be asked to give an email address so we can send you information, but that is kept private and won’t be shared by the organisers. You do not have to create an account, as you can ‘Book as guest’.
Is there a virtual prayer room on Zoom/video chat?
No, we have decided to invite people to pray independently, without the need to login to a video chat or Zoom room. However, individuals are welcome to set up their own virtual or in-person prayer rooms, if they want to pray together.
I have a different question about the day of prayer – who do I ask?
The easiest way to ask a question is to click ‘Contact the organiser’ at the top left of the signup page or click this link: 24-7 Prayer International - Sign-Up | Contact organiser
But you can also email annette@throughtheroof.org
Online Hope Explored events
Sometimes we all need to hold on to hope. Do you need to find hope right now? Or does someone you know need new hope?
Join us for a three-part series of relaxed, online Hope Explored events to explore hope, peace and purpose.
Whatever your background or experience, these events are open to all. The sessions will be led by disabled Christians, and provide a safe environment for anyone looking for a hope worth having in a world that is hurting.
The online sessions will take place on Zoom from 12.30pm to 2.15pm on:
• Monday 22nd September 2025
• Monday 29th September 2025
• Monday 6th October 2025
Hope Explored is ideal for people wanting to explore or deepen faith, or to find out the meaning of Christian hope. The sessions are linked, so ideally people will come to all three. We will look at the hope Jesus brings us, using short videos and animations to spark discussion. Here is the trailer video as a taster: https://youtu.be/d8AbJ2N8NAY
Please do consider and pray about anyone who might benefit from these sessions. You would be really welcome to join us and invite your friends to come along. You just need to register once using the form here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eStXTJczSKy8tTzCKAv8jQ and then you will be sent an email with the Zoom link which should work for each of the three sessions. For any queries, please email katie@throughtheroof.org
We also plan to run sessions in British Sign Language for members of the Deaf community. If you want to find out more, or know of anyone you think would be interested, please email janet@throughtheroof.org
News release: Three generations go to Uganda
Carol Dyer from Gosport is preparing for an extraordinary journey this September, travelling with her 18-year-old son Caleb and her 81-year-old father Neil Salter to Jinja, Uganda, with us as Christian disability charity Through the Roof. They are going on a mission for our Wheels for the World project which provides life-changing wheelchairs to disabled people who otherwise have no access to them – restoring dignity, independence, and hope.
Different roles on the mission
The family of volunteers will be working alongside a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, mechanics, pastoral carers, and administrators later this September. Together, they will select and fit refurbished wheelchairs for children and adults in desperate need.
Three generations go to Uganda this year, all from one family. It is Caleb’s first trip, taking the role of blogger and photographer; where for grandfather Neil, it’s one of seven trips he’s made with charity Through the Roof, as a volunteer mechanic. Mum/daughter Carol, who is on the staff team of the charity, is the Team Leader for this trip. She is excited to return to Africa on the pastoral team for her fifth mission, Carol shares:
“I get the best job, chatting to the disabled people given wheelchairs and telling them they are ‘fearfully and wonderfully made by God’ (Psalm 139). Often they do not know that. They are normally left at home, not going out to work or school. They arrive crawling or carried; a wheelchair brings them freedom.”
Why take wheelchairs to Uganda?
Globally, over 100 million people need a wheelchair but do not have one – with over 90% living in Africa or Asia. In contrast, thousands of wheelchairs in the UK end up in landfill each year. Through the Roof refurbishes these chairs and ships them to countries where they can make an immediate, life-changing difference.
For many in Uganda, the cost of a wheelchair is far beyond reach. Without one, people may be forced to crawl on the ground or be carried everywhere. The gift of a wheelchair opens doors – to education, employment, and full inclusion in community life.
Hear how lives are being transformed
On the last Wheels for the World trip to Jinja, the team met Winnie, a teenager with cerebral palsy who had never moved independently. Her new, customised wheelchair gave her posture support, comfort, and – for the first time – freedom to explore on her own. As she tried her chair for the first time, the crowd erupted into applause and she beamed with joy. Alongside the chair, she was given a Bible in her own language and prayed for, as the team encouraged her to know her value and God’s love.
Tim Wood, CEO of Through the Roof, said: “Our Wheels for the World project transforms the lives, physically and spiritually, of 800 disabled people every year. We’ve got a great community here, and we’d love for more people to join us in transforming lives.”
Through the Roof invites supporters to help by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word. Watch our project video at https://youtu.be/7kQSS2v5GxA, see mission updates on social media @TTRChangesLives, or visit our Wheels for the World webpage at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/wheels-for-the-world/
Online events: Coming alongside people with dementia
Don't miss the Regional Online Roofbreaker events in autumn 2025, featuring a talk from 'Embracing Age' about coming alongside people with dementia so your church is a great place to grow old.
Meet with church Roofbreaker disability champions in your area and learn more about this important issue that affects so many.
You can register to receive the Zoom link for the appropriate event via the links below. If you can't make the event for your area, it's fine to come to a different event. (All events are 7–8pm and free of charge)
- 8th September 2025 Wales – Register here
- 15th September 2025 Scotland & N.Ireland – Register here
- 22nd September 2025 Northern England – Register here
- 13th October 2025 East/Southeast England – Register here
- 20th October 2025 West/Southwest England – Register here
Alzheimer's Research UK predict that 1 in every 2 people in the UK will be affected by dementia, either as a carer or by having the condition. So it's so important that churches can offer support.
People with dementia experience a range of difficulties including problems with memory, reasoning and language, and changes in their behaviour and emotions. Every individual will be affected differently, and these difficulties will get worse over time.
It is important to remember that people with dementia still have spiritual needs and still need to know that they are accepted and loved. A relationship with God can continue even when rational thought and verbal communication are difficult. Join us online to learn more.
Faith Mendy – International Missions Manager
Faith Mendy is our International Missions Manager, responsible for managing all our international activities, networks and distributions. As a Reverend minister, a gospel artist and a mother of two young women, Faith has been involved in ministry, church planting, training and lecturing churches for 25 years with more of a focus onto mission work in the last 10 years.
Faith is French born, living in London, from African background. She has the privilege of speaking 5 languages: a tool God has used to break many barriers to cultures, race but also evangelism. Faith came to disability inclusion through personal experience because her mother is now using a wheelchair. Her love for the Gospel of Christ and helping the less privileged is a passion God has placed on her heart, to which she dedicates her life.
Summer 2025 Vital Link: Love That Moves
Welcome to the Summer 2025 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof.
Our series continues, exploring the Disability Awareness Sunday theme, 'Made in God's Image'.
As the Sun shines (sometimes!) this UK summer, we focus on the second keyword in our 2025 theme: 'God' who is the Source of all life.
- See God's image in action in news from the latest Wheels for the World mission in India
- Hear a new reflection on God's character from author Emily Owen: 'Love is His Name'
- A reminder to show God's love and join in with Disability Awareness Sunday, 28th Sept. 2025
- Ponder the meaning of 'Made in the image of God?' with Revd Ian Lasch, an autistic priest
- Hear from Gillian, a Roofbreaker from Essex who is finding her voice
- Meet Oscar, 19, who can now access Bible stories by himself with BSL
- Read the results of our Future of Through the Roof survey
- And a huge 'Thank you!' to Shaun, our former International Missions Manager!
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- large print, Word file, braille, audio link, CD.
Contact us on 01372 749955 or email info@throughtheroof.org to request one of the above accessible formats.
- As above, there is the PDF with alt text and adjusted reading order
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In-person retreat: Finding Hope Through Disappointment
Exciting news! We are hosting an in-person retreat ‘Finding Hope Through Disappointment’, from Wednesday 10th – Friday 12th September 2025 (48 hours) at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
The retreat takes place in the beautiful grounds at High Leigh, described as a: 'historic Christian venue with tranquil surroundings: 40 acres of lawns, parkland and woodland' with en-suite bedrooms and spacious meeting halls and rooms.
Our speakers are Neil and Sonya Chitty (our CEO Tim’s pastor and his wife). You can watch and hear their lively and engaging talk on Disability and the Church on YouTube.
The cost of the in-person retreat is £265 pp (with single occupancy residential accommodation). A number of the rooms are fully accessible. Please see the flyer at this link for more details.
Included in the cost of the retreat are:
all meals; en-suite accommodation; teaching sessions; arts and craft materials for personal response; use of accessible meeting areas for fellowship with others; quiet time and space in beautiful surroundings; opportunities for prayer, worship and communion together.
To register for the retreat, please complete the Word file booking form at the link below. Please do not send money until you receive a booking confirmation email.
Booking form for High Leigh retreat to complete and return to Through the Roof
If you wish to find out more before booking, or ask any questions, please email together@throughtheroof.org or call 01372 749955 or use the expression of interest form below.
Wheels of Grace: Mission to India 2025
A mission to India with Wheels for the World – a ministry of Through the Roof – has transformed lives with the gifts of mobility and the Word of God.
In March 2025, UK volunteers alongside local partners, pastors and charities worked together to distribute refurbished wheelchairs and mobility aids to people in need.
Mission Snapshots
- 🧡 Sundasi Devi (the lady in orange), previously crawling, now wheels herself with pride.
- 😇 Gourab, an 11-year-old boy with a severe disability, beaming a smile in his customised chair.
- 👣 The boat trip to South Khulna island to share Jesus' love – one mobility aid at a time.
A Message from the Team
As we reflect on our 10-day mission to India, our hearts are full of gratitude. God worked through every team member, every wheelchair fitted, every prayer shared. Over 100 individuals received mobility aids, and with them, new dignity, hope, and freedom—both physically and spiritually.
Thank you for your prayers, your giving, and your encouragement. You were part of this work, and we rejoice in the Lord together with you.
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24
Mission Highlights
In every location, along with physical mobility came spiritual encouragement. Bibles were shared. Prayers were spoken. A church service brought joy and unity. Faith inspired local hearts.
Days 1 & 2: Preparation & Anticipation
Volunteers and local teams travelled to Kolkata, then gathered to sort and match wheelchairs, footplates, crutches, and walking aids. Spirits were high, and prayers were shared as the team prepared for their first day of distribution.
😄 Day 3: Joy Restored
The wheelchair recipients have been full of joy to be gifted wheelchairs and walking aids from Wheels for The World! A dear lady in orange clothing, living in a local charity shelter, who was crawling on her hands, received a wheelchair. Her smile told the story of God’s love in motion.
Day 4: A Day of Rest
On Sunday, our team enjoyed a day off, starting with a church service. Dr. CV, our local partner, shared his inspiring testimony. After lunch, we visited Mother Teresa's House. The day ended with a joyous celebration of Pastor Asis' birthday.
🌟 Day 5: Nakash’s Transformation
28-year-old Nakash, living with polio, arrived with his family, unable to walk. He was lifted into a new chapter of life with a fitted wheelchair. His radiant smile moved the team deeply. Praise the Lord for this joy and transformation!
Reaching the Islands
Later in the week, the mission extended to South Khulna Island and Jamamtara.
It took 2 hours each way to reach South Khulna by car and boat!
Wheelchairs, walking sticks, and crutches were distributed to people with cerebral palsy, amputations, and more. Marie, one of the four UK volunteers, shares her memories:
“The team had transport to South Khulna Island. This region is famous for Bengal Tigers. We did not see any though. As we arrived, we were happily greeted by the people waiting for equipment. At the start, we triaged all who those who had registered. We saw people with various physical disabilities, such as amputees, some children with cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. People with polio, spinal injuries, and injuries from falls. 15 people were successfully given wheelchairs.
We were delighted to see a couple of other disabled people who were not initially registered and saw an 11 year old boy who received a self-propelled child's wheelchair. The boy had been patiently waiting until the end and was very happy. We gave out three lots of crutches and walking sticks. The day was filled with much excitement, noise, help from local pastors, great teamwork, kindness, care, and happiness.”
In Jamamtara, we were welcomed with songs by children from the Brethren Bible College. Some children with complex needs were measured for chairs we’d send on later. Marie recalls:
“The team & local pastors travelled to a village called Jamamtara. This is a very dry area as water resources are low. The round trip was 12 hours. We had a small selection of wheelchairs and walking aids. We met at the Brethren Bible College and school. We had a great welcome from the local school children and staff team. The children sang two beautiful songs. On the trip, we learned that "thank you" in Bengali is ‘Dhanyawad.’"
❤️ Final Day: A Mother's Joyful Tears, A Boy’s Smile
On Day 10, Gourab, an 11-year-old boy with a severe disability, was fitted with a specialised wheelchair. His mother’s eyes welled with relief as she saw her son seated safely and comfortably. It was a powerful reminder of why we do this work. Marie shares:
"We are so grateful for the strength, energy, and love that flowed through each person involved, from our team to the caregivers and the local partners.
Gourab and his mum had returned after an initial visit earlier in the week. With a few adjustments for the chair, he was seated well. His head being supported was the main concern. Gourab found waiting hard, but he left the centre a happy boy and in his new wheelchair!
We rejoice in the Lord’s grace and praise Him for all the lives touched by this mission."
🙏 Thank you for your support
All the support received means:
✔ 100+ mobility aids distributed
✔ Dozens of Bibles shared
✔ Countless lives touched by the love of Christ.
We couldn't do this without you. Together, we bring freedom in motion—both physical and spiritual.
"Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” – Isaiah 64:8
From blessing to curse: disability inclusion in Nigeria
Hear how God is transforming lives through disability inclusion in Nigeria's capital, in the city of Lagos.
Breaking down barriers
Sadly, many churches still hold harmful beliefs about disability. Some see it as a curse or punishment. But Greg’s story from our recent mission to Lagos, Nigeria, shows how lives – and mindsets – can be transformed.
Greg contracted polio, aged 5, and now uses a wheelchair. His father believed Greg’s disability was an attack from the enemy. So he started taking Greg to churches; Greg still has physical scars from them ‘removing the demons’ so that he would walk. At church, children couldn’t play with him. He was isolated because every parent said, ‘I don’t want my child to be like Greg.’ This mentally affected Greg so much that he tried to end his life.
This time, there is a happy ending (read on below). But Greg’s childhood experience is sadly very common – often caused by wrong beliefs, that disability has to be a curse or punishment. Jesus challenged these misconceptions. When asked why a man was born blind, He replied:
“It isn’t because this man sinned… He was born blind so that God’s power could be shown.” (John 9:3, NIrV)
The greatest barriers are often invisible – formed by attitudes, not architecture.
A mission of transformation
Changing lives starts with changing attitudes. Through the Roof leads Roofbreaker events to help churches understand the physical, cultural, and spiritual barriers disabled people face – and how to break them down.
Inspired by the biblical account where friends lowered a paralysed man through a roof to reach Jesus, Roofbreakers are disability champions – individuals or teams in churches who help make inclusion a reality. These International Roofbreaker events often follow Wheels for the World missions, organised by Through the Roof to distribute wheelchairs and Bibles.
In 2025, a UK team including Janet Eardley and Anne Nicholls joined local partners to run a Roofbreaker event in Lagos. 140 people attended – and Greg shared his story publicly.
Greg shared that, despite all his negative experiences of churches seeing him as cursed, he was still seeking God.
Through all these challenges, Greg went to university, and tried a nearby church. But to get Greg in his wheelchair into the church they had to lift him, and he was uncomfortable at the attention it brought. So, instead, he went to a very small church. After Greg visited this church once, by the very next Sunday they’d opened a new door and fitted a ramp. From that day, he started attending that church.
After one month, two other people in wheelchairs started coming – word had spread of an accessible church! Then the church welfare people realised it was costing Greg a lot of money to get there. They said “You can’t afford this. We will be taking care of your transport.”
As Greg says, “These are the little, little things that we can do and then we will draw people with disabilities, and they will come and worship.”
Why disability inclusion matters
Roofbreaker events are grounded in the Gospel truth: every person is made in God’s image and deeply valued. 
Disabled people are often excluded or seen as less able to contribute – but Jesus showed us otherwise.
In the ‘Roofbreaker’ account from Luke 5 / Mark 2:
- the friends showed faith and took action
- Jesus welcomed the disabled man as a friend
- He addressed the man’s spiritual needs first
- his healing revealed Jesus’ divine authority
- people's hearts and minds were changed
- God was glorified.
Disability inclusion isn’t a side issue. It is the Gospel – good news for all, including those living with disabilities. Greg’s life is a testimony to that truth.
On the ground in Lagos
Anne, one of our Roofbreaker volunteers, reports:
“We met Greg and Yemisi, both polio survivors, who shared their personal journeys. We witnessed people receive audio Bibles in their local languages – they were overjoyed! Church leaders responded positively, committing to practical changes like installing ramps. Many hearts were changed as they now regard disabled people as 'made in the image of God', 'adopted in his family'.”
Seeds of change
The mission sparked a lasting impact. 
Rev. Moses, a local minister, is now a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in Nigeria, and said of the event:
“It’s been an eye opening and wonderful programme, it’s been enlightening, educative and inspiring. As a matter of fact, it’s been transformational.”
We believe this is just the beginning. Seeds of inclusion have been planted and will continue to grow in Lagos and beyond.
A Journey of Inclusion: Access, Belonging, Commission
Roofbreaker events help churches and communities embrace what we call the ABC journey of inclusion:
- Access: Greg’s new church made it physically possible for him to attend by adding a ramp and opening a new door.
- Belonging: The church welcomed and valued Greg, taking care of his transport arrangements.
- Commission: Greg now shares his story to inspire others and to welcome more disabled people into the Church.
This journey reflects the Great Commission – equipping all believers, including disabled people, to share God’s love.
Join us in making a difference
You can be part of this life-changing work. Whether through volunteering, giving, or praying, your support helps empower disabled people in low-income countries and change perceptions worldwide. Visit our International Roofbreaker page to find out more.
Together, we’re transforming lives – one story at a time.
News release: Disability Awareness Sunday 2025
[News bulletin also available in Welsh]
“My hearing had gone… God’s image was still in me…”
Emily Owen, an award-winning Christian author, lost her hearing overnight at age 21 and now lives with multiple disabilities. Ahead of Deaf Awareness Week: 5-11 May 2025, Emily shares that: “My hearing had gone… my legs wouldn’t move: God’s image was still in me.” Her inspiring story is shared in a new free resource for Disability Awareness Sunday 2025 (suggested date 28 September) from charity Through the Roof. It brings a simple but profound reminder: God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16).
No matter what we face in life one truth remains: we are all ‘wonderfully made’ in the image of God. That’s the heart of the powerful new video in which Emily shows that God has used her experiences and brought her ‘beyond silence’ (the Deaf Awareness Week 2025 theme).
Emily’s video is available now as part of a new church service resource by Emily, prepared for Disability Awareness Sunday 2025 on 28 September. But it can be used at any time, as ‘any Sunday can be Disability Awareness Sunday!’ At disability charity Through the Roof, we encourages all churches to celebrate and involve disabled people in your community.
A free resource for churches
All churches are invited to download the free ‘Made in God’s Image’ resource, including:
- Emily’s video testimony
- Suggested prayers and songs
- Sermon ideas on exploring God’s image in every person, linked to 1 Samuel 16
- Free handouts about being ‘Made in God’s image’ to encourage disability inclusion.
The resources are designed to help churches reflect, celebrate, and welcome all – because everyone belongs in the Body of Christ.
Why it matters
Too often, our culture – and sadly sometimes our churches – measure people against worldly ideas of “perfection”. This can lead to unspoken barriers, from physical access to attitudes of discomfort or exclusion. The statistics speak for themselves:
- 72% of disabled people report negative attitudes in daily life
- 67% of people feel awkward speaking to a disabled person. (Scope)
These barriers matter. They prevent people from using their God-given gifts and leave parts of the Body unrecognised and unreleased.
Jesus called us to welcome everyone. When churches fully embrace disabled people, we don’t just include them – we are transformed by their presence, perspective, and ministry.
What is Disability Awareness Sunday?
Disability Awareness Sunday 2025 is a chance for churches across the UK to begin or deepen conversations about inclusion of deaf and disabled people. It’s not about fixing things – it’s about opening hearts, listening, and taking the next step together.
Through the Roof encourages every church to appoint a Roofbreaker – a local disability champion who helps guide the church on a journey of Access, Belonging, and Commission.
What others are saying
Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference 2024–25, says in her videos for Disability Awareness Sunday:
“If joining in worship becomes hard because disciples are deaf or blind and no-one makes it accessible, then the story of love and grace is diminished – not by God, but by us.”
Emily Owen, writer of the new resource, says in the latest Methodist Connexion magazine:
“Disability Awareness Sunday is for you… A chance to come together, celebrating each other. Let’s not focus on complicated obstacles, but on simple essentials.”
Join the movement!
Let’s make Disability Awareness Sunday 2025 a turning point for our churches. Celebrate it 28 September or on a Sunday of your choice.
Download the free resources, show Emily’s video, involve disabled people, and take a step toward a church where everyone feels they truly belong.
📥 Get a copy the free resources (in English or Welsh) at:
throughtheroof.org/forchurches/disability-awareness-sunday
🙏 Share your heart for inclusion. Let’s transform lives together.