Any Body, Everybody, Christ’s Body

Any Body, Everybody, Christ’s Body
A Congregational Guide for Becoming Accessible to ALL
Written and compiled by:
Rev. Jo Clare Hartsig - UCC Disabilities Ministries

Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another. As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
–I Peter 4.8-11a (RSV)

ANY BODY, EVERYBODY, CHRIST’S BODY

Table of contents

Any Body

Part I - What we believe

Any Body Part II – What We Know About Disabilities

Any Body Part III – What We Do

  • Introduction
  • Materials to Share
  • Ableism
  • Labyrinth Basics
  • Hymns for A2A Congregations – New Century Hymnal
  • Words That Empower: How to Speak About People With Disabilities
  • Multisensory Worship Ideas
  • Practical Helps for Church Ushers
  • Bring On the Church Coach – Bill Gaventa
  • Disability Access Symbols
  • Pastoral Care and Disability – Tips to Consider
  • Thoughts on the International Access Symbol
  • Disability Etiquette Tips
  • Guidelines for Writing About Disability – Brewster Thackeray

Everybody

Everybody Part I – What We Believe

Everybody Part II – What We Know

Christ’s body

Christ’s Body Part I – What We Believe

Christ’s Body Part II – What We Know; What We Do

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