Finding Hope
We are starting a new initiative soon, aiming to encourage disabled people who are not yet Christians, or not yet connected with Christian community, through a series of 3 online group teaching sessions looking at the hope Jesus brings us.
These will create a safe environment, led by disabled Christians, to explore the Gospel message in a friendly, accessible format. Please pray about anyone God may put on your heart to connect with these sessions.
For more information, or to let us know of people who may be interested, email: katie@throughtheroof.org
You don’t need to do life alone. Our Together groups provide the opportunity to meet other people, make friends, share experiences and discover more about God in a safe, welcoming space. There’s a place for you here so come and find out more…
The world around us seems increasingly uncertain and hopeless, but you can find a source of certain and endless hope in knowing Jesus Christ – the Son of God. The Bible tells us that we are all created by God in His image (Genesis 1:26). Each one of us have infinite value and are designed for a purpose. But we have all fallen short of what God made us to be (Romans 3:23). We have all done, said and thought things that have hurt others, that we’re not proud of. This is what we call ‘sin’ and it separates us from God’s love, goodness and mercy. The good news is that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Repent means to change our behaviour around and to follow God’s ways, rather than our ways. Although we have all sinned, God made a way to save us. The Bible tells us: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Why not take your next step towards Jesus by saying the following prayer…
Lord Jesus, thank you for paying the debt for my sin by dying on the cross. I confess my sins and wrong-doing. Thank you for forgiving me and I want to show you my gratitude by turning away from my old sinful habits. I embrace you as the Lord of my life and I desire to follow you the rest of my days. Thank you for giving me power and strength to live a life that honours and pleases you! I pray this in the only Name that saves, Jesus Christ. Amen.
If you want to find out more, you can watch this 1 minute video…
Who Is Jesus of Nazareth? | Review His Life, Message, & Mission
You can also explore more about Jesus and the Christian faith through this free, video-based course: 321 Course | Free Introduction to Christianity
Or get in touch with us at Through the Roof – we’d love to talk more with you and welcome you to God’s family.
Express interest in the In-person retreat: Finding Hope Through Disappointment, Sept 2025
A brief history
Disabled Christians Fellowship was formed in 1959, when Frances Poole, a woman of vision, started the first group in Bristol following her involvement with friends who had a disability. In the following years, others caught the vision and the work grew from the one group to around twenty groups in Great Britain, with a lively holiday programme, a popular audio resource ministry, & regular prayer support. There are still DCF local groups around the UK.
In 1994, the vision of Bristol supporters for a local Day Centre came to fruition. Haven Day Centre (legally named DCF Premier Workshops) provided a stimulating environment, offering various activities, and day-care or assistance, to adults with restricted mobility, sensory impairment, or who had learning support needs. All this took place in a caring Christian environment. It was based in Filwood Park, Knowle West, in Bristol. For over 30 years, the DCF centre in Bristol helped many hundreds of people to know a new sense of belonging, and of being valued. Many other Christian organisations carry on this essential work, such as those who are part of the network Churches for All: including us at Through the Roof.
DCF has been changing the lives of disabled Christians through support and fellowship it provides for people with a disability for over sixty years!
The original vision continues: to be a conduit through which those with a disability might get to know the love of Jesus Christ. DCF is now part of Through the Roof, and the main office is based in Morden, Surrey. People continue to come to faith and trust in Christ through the ministry and by knowing the love and care of other Christians.
Through the Roof offers accessible holidays in the UK and online retreats and resources, providing both practical and spiritual support to all who need to know there can be a future and a hope. Our ‘Together fellowship’ programme includes many pastoral, prayer and fellowship opportunities, including online groups: the Lounge and Together at Home which meet regularly on Zoom. The aim of each of these is to introduce those with a disability to the love of Jesus, and for those who are already believers to strengthen their faith and aid them to grow in their walk with God.
Start serving with disabled people
We’re always looking for people with a heart to journey with disabled people in fellowship. You could start an initiative in your church/community, or volunteer to work with an established one. If you’re interested in exploring the idea, please get in touch with the Through the Roof office for a chat – either follow this link to email us, or call on 01372 749955.