Articles
The Sound of Many Waters (Ros' Blog)
I took my daughter swimming after work yesterday (Basingstoke Aquadrome if anyone’s interested – fantastic place: height-adjustable changing bed, ceiling track and hoist, and a chair that wheels down a slope into the water for ease of getting in and out of the pool).... read more »
Learning From History – The Church Can Lead The Way (Ros' Blog)
Once upon a time in Britain, disabled people lived with their families, in their communities, and were as much accepted in their homes and villages as everybody else. Those who could, helped with the family businesses – often farming smallholdings, selling produce or engaging... read more »
20th Anniversary Celebration Service – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a friend? Yes Is it suitable for young children? We welcome all ages, however, we can't provide any creche facilities. What time does it finish? The event should be finished by 4.45, to be followed by birthday cake and drinks. Where can I get a meal –... read more »
Time to Celebrate (Ros' Blog)
I get the impression that God loves an excuse to celebrate. The Bible stories are full of them. From the annual celebration when the harvest was brought in, to the Year of Jubilee every fifty years, not to mention Passover and all the other... read more »
The Day Salvation Lay in the Hands of Disabled People (Ros' Blog)
There’s a story in the Old Testament that I’ve grown to love. In fact, if you’ve been to any of my training workshops you may well have heard me speak of it – I often try to shoe-horn it in somewhere during a workshop!... read more »
Outside Our Four Walls (Ros' Blog)
There are comparatively few instances in the Gospels where we see Jesus in the religious environment. There is the occasion when He was twelve years old and His parents lost Him on their way home from Jerusalem, and found Him in discussion with the... read more »
Extract from briefing on Rob Marris MP’s Assisted Dying Bill
What does the bill propose? The bill would allow someone who has a terminal illness and is expected to die in the next six months to request a physician-assisted suicide provided that they have a voluntary, clear, settled and informed wish to end their own... read more »
Churches Inc in Mozambique 2015
Our Churches Inc team visited Mozambique from the 14th to 24th August. The four-person team (Nigel, Kerry, Heather, and Jillian) trained local people in inclusion of disabled people from a Christian perspective, and worked with One Mission Society in the city of Maputo -... read more »
Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven? (Ros' Blog)
As you look back over our generation, whom would you list among the greatest Christians? Billy Graham? Matt Redman? Mother Teresa? Joni Eareckson Tada? All these names are well-known, all are people who have dedicated their whole lives to the cause of Christ, and all... read more »
British Summer Time (Ros' Blog)
As I write this, at the tail-end of July, I sit shivering in a cold office. I’ve just come back from two weeks in a warm and sunny France, and the contrast is as unwelcome as it is striking! I don’t think, however,... read more »