Churchinclusion
Luke 5 disability inclusion award for breaking down barriers in Ely
The Rich Tea Community, a local group for adults with additional needs at the Countess Free Church, Ely – and its co-founder, Cate Allen – have received an award. Christian charity Through the Roof (read more »
Together in the Lounge: our online coffee and chat time
Together in the Lounge is a regular catch up for an hour on Zoom for a cuppa and a chat. Please watch this space for details of future meetings in The Lounge. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat... read more »
News Release: video on Supporting autistic individuals in our churches
Triona Brading, an autistic Christian who works with children with additional needs, is busting myths on autism in the church with her latest video, ‘Supporting autistic individuals in our churches’. The video shares practical tips from her own experience of autism and encourages churches... read more »
News Release: Celebrate God’s Gifts on Disability Awareness Sunday 2023
Through the Roof is offering free resources for Disability Awareness Sunday on the 17th September 2023 (or a day of your choice). All churches are invited to celebrate the unique gifts God gives to each one of us – including disabled people. Follow this... read more »
Churches Inclusion in Rwanda -- blog seven
Thursday 26th January As Pastor Trevor’s flight was not until the evening we were able to buy 150 printed bibles for the children, youth and adults financed by Through the Roof. Pastor Dominique was really pleased and we also had time to visit the Bishop... read more »
Churches Inclusion in Rwanda -- blog six
Wednesday 25th January We started a little earlier to ensure we could get away in time for Pastor Davis’ flight to Kenya. Pastor Trevor spoke on ‘community gives us much needed perspective.’ He talked about how God designed us to be in relationship ‘it is... read more »
Roofbreaker FAQs
Where does the name ‘Roofbreaker’ come from? The name comes from the Bible account where some men break through the roof to help their disabled friend meet Jesus (Luke 5). What does a... read more »
Disability Inclusion in my Church/Ministry
Jesus reached out to people on the margins of society - people who were disabled and excluded. The Roofbreaker project aims to equip churches and ministries to do the same, and to be able to fully include disabled people. Have a... read more »
Free Resources for Churches/Ministries
Church Disability Toolkit – available free of charge to each church with a Roofbreaker. A series of downloadable guides covering the various areas of church life and how they each have a part to play to facilitate the full inclusion of disabled... read more »
Training + Resources
Training FREE workshop exclusively for UK Roofbreakers and their churches (This will be delivered online via Zoom) See how your church can break down some of the barriers that may prevent disabled... read more »