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Online Easter retreat: Together on Pilgrimage
Our next online retreat will be a 'virtual pilgrimage' in March 2025, journeying together (online) to the Holy Land, following some of Jesus' own journey through the very first Holy Week. The structure will be similar to previous Through... read more »
Makaton training in 2025
Learn a new skill this year... Makaton is a communication programme using symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Many churches use Makaton to support people with learning disabilities to be able to access worship and teaching. It is also widely used to... read more »
We're recruiting: Roofbreaker Co-ordinator North
*THE CLOSING DATE HAS NOW PASSED FOR THIS POST* Do you want to be a part of what God is doing to transform the lives of more disabled people? Through the Roof is looking to ‘ramp-up’ its Roofbreaker project by appointing a UK Roofbreaker Co-ordinator to... read more »
November 2024 Vital Link: “I don’t need working legs...”
Welcome to the November 2024 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof. This issue we have a new look! Hope you like the more-accessible purple design. Download your PDF copy of this... read more »
Wheels for the World in Rwanda
Wheels for the World enables the distribution of life-changing mobility aids to many disabled people: on this mission, it was in Nyagatare and Kayonza in Rwanda. Over 80 million disabled people worldwide need a wheelchair but don’t have the money or opportunity to buy one... read more »
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 »
Disability Awareness Sunday in YOUR Church
Let's celebrate it in every church! Disability Awareness Sunday is in September each year and it is a great time for churches to join together across the UK (and even some internationally) to celebrate and encourage disability inclusion in church and Christian life. But if... read more »
News Release: Finding funding for an accessible church
4th May 2023 Disability charity Through the Roof has created a webpage to show churches and ministries where to find funding for building work to improve disabled access. It’s available now on their website and at this link: read more »
Restoration and Roofbreakers in Rwanda: The Spring 2023 Vital Link newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of the Vital Link newsletter. Download your copy to: Read all about our church inclusion trip to Rwanda Find out about upcoming online events Hear about 2023's Disability Awareness Sunday plans Learn about upcoming international mission trips, holidays, volunteering... read more »