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Winter 2025 Vital Link Newsletter: When Hope Rolls In
Welcome to the Winter 2025 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof. Our 2025 series concludes, exploring the Disability Awareness Sunday theme: 'Made in God's Image'. This issue, we focus on the final keyword... read more »
When hope rolls in: Wheels for the World in Jinja, Uganda
In September 2025, our Wheels for the World team travelled to Jinja, Uganda, bringing mobility, dignity, and the love of Christ to over 250 individuals. Each day was filled with unforgettable moments of transformation and hope. Faith Mendy, Though the Roof's International Missions Manager, shares... read more »
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... read more »
Together on Pilgrimage: Windows of the Soul virtual retreat
As we entered New Year 2026, all were invited to join a Virtual Pilgrimage The Windows of the Soul, over three afternoons on Zoom. Using the imagery of church windows, it was an opportunity to retreat into ourselves and reflect... read more »
Hope Through the Roof: Transforming Lives in Rwanda
In August 2025, a series of powerful events unfolded, transforming lives in Rwanda as part of the Roofbreaker initiative from Through the Roof, in partnership with a local charity FoH in Rwanda. These gatherings—in Kamonyi and Kayonza Districts—brought together parents, pastors, community leaders, and... read more »
Online talk: Coming alongside people with dementia
We were so blessed by the online talk: Coming alongside people with dementia, by 'Embracing Age', about making your church a great place to grow old. Paul Crowther, Development Manager from UK charity 'Embracing Age' shared practical tips and insights about support for people... read more »
In-person retreat: Finding Hope Through Disappointment
We had a fantastic in-person retreat ‘Finding Hope Through Disappointment’, 10th – 12th September 2025 at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hertfordshire, UK. The retreat took place in the beautiful grounds at High Leigh, described... read more »
News release: Disability Awareness Sunday 2025
“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.... read more »
Alternative Gift Cards from Through the Roof
Alternative gift cards available online that bring ‘life in all its fullness’ for a disabled person. Disabled people are the most excluded people-group worldwide and only 5–10% will hear the gospel in their lifetime. You can change that by giving: ... read more »
News release: Anxiety levels soar among disabled people!
Proposed cuts to disability benefits are causing rising levels of anxiety among disabled people, according to Through the Roof, the Christian charity that works together with churches and people across all disabilities to advance God’s kingdom. Lynda, a disabled volunteer with Through the Roof, currently... read more »