Since becoming a part of the UCC Disabilities Ministries in the early 1990’s, as
board member then consultant, I have witnessed a ministry that led the church:
1. To claim the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as
a moral mandate;
2. To add to the UCC vision statement “Accessible to All (A2A);” 3. To […]
My youngest son, Carl, was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita or contractures of multiple joints. All joints except for his spine are rigid to some degree, and some muscles such as biceps are absent or non-functional.
This is NOT a description of Carl. He is a web designer for an advertising agency and loves his […]
By Mary Beth Nicholson
There was a child named “Jon” in a small country church. He spoke little as he was autistic. However, he watched what went on during worship. Jon was not a “regular kid,” but he had regular feelings. He listened and knew how it feels to be in a loving place.
Jon was […]
Ginny Anderson is pastor at Friedens U.C.C., Syracuse, NY
I have Myasthenia Gravis (MG), my roommate has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Josh, the kid in our household, has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Also in our little cape cod house is a collie with anger management problems (MADD), a Bichon Frise (little fuzzy dog) with three […]
Written by Alfonso Roman
Alfonso Roman is a UCC retired Minister now living in his home country. A Local Church Ministry Board of Directors member, he serves in the United Evangelical Church of Puerto Rico, UCC Conference.
Sunday morning finds members of the United Evangelical Church of Puerto Rico Arzuaga Street in Río Piedras ready to participate […]
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the prosperity of your children.” — Isaiah 54:13 (NRSV)
Where Do Children Belong?
Belong, v. 1: to feel and be a part of. 2: to enjoy a sense of contribution, value,
self-worth. 3: to truly believe one is a natural and equal part of the […]