More Top Tips from Aurora Betany
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includedbygrace
The title for this section comes from information sent to: websiteeditor@scdg.org.uk This was very gratefully received as it covers areas we have not yet included. There are different subject areas and these are shown separately Advice to churches from parents of children with additional needs: advice-to-churches Five ways to support autistic children in church: support…
Dyslexia Scotland
Dyslexia is a much misunderstood condition. However there is a wealth of knowledge available on the Dyslexia Scotland website. https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ There are many leaflets, there is a helpline and a chat line. What is dyslexia For dyslexia friendly formats go to: Print types and fonts that can help For dyslexia friendly tips for speakers, ministers,…
St Margaret’s Parish Church in Glenrothes has been honoured with the ‘Dementia Friendly Glenrothes’ award from Alzheimer Scotland
St Margaret’s Parish Church in Glenrothes has been honoured with the ‘Dementia Friendly Glenrothes’ award from Alzheimer Scotland, which was presented at their monthly All Age Celebration Service on Sunday 2 September. The accolade was bestowed on them for their work to improve accessibility in their church for those with dementia. Rev Eileen Miller of…
Beginning with the Word. How to use words printed or screened
How can we help people to enjoy church more. We do not provide answers for everyone. We are all different because that is how we were created. Our section ‘Hints and Tips’ does not guarantee to solve everone’s problems. But they have helped someone at some time. Even if they only help one or two…
Modifying a church for Accessibility – St Matthew’s Church of Scotland in Perth
It is a long process following a dream, believing in a vision. At St Matthew’s Church of Scotland in Perth, we had long had the dream that everyone in our congregation would enter our church by the front door. Our church was built in 1871 and, if you used a wheelchair or had mobility problems…
Pilgrims in the dark
This section contains details of some books of interest Pilgrims in the dark “This important book is a must-read for everyone who is convinced that diversity is a gift of God and that the inclusion of those most easily overlooked in church and society is a Gospel imperative and a practical enrichment. ”Rt Rev Pete…
Books Beyond Words
On 6th September 2017, Books Beyond Words launched Going to Church, one of its series of wordless books for people with learning and communication difficulties. The book is the first in a mini-series about faith and community. Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, provided an atmospheric and impressive setting for…
Considering Inclusion
“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you” Romans 15: 7 Jesus is for everyone Worship is for everyone All are welcome How do our places of gathering, the way we worship and our activities reflect this? To make our communities and worship more inclusive we need to give reasonable consideration to how…
Tips on engaging with the Bible
I am dyslexic. My dyslexia makes it difficult for me to engage with the Bible by reading it. So I need to use formats other than print, for example pictures or audio. There are lots of resources which let me engage with the Bible in ways other…