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If disabled people are to have autonomy over their own stories, amplifying our voice for a just society, there needs to be a shift in the theological and practical approaches within our communities towards inclusion as well as equipping disabled Believers within those communities to use their unique gifts and talents thereby contributing to a collective witness of a life that is valued.

Stories here are wide ranging and personal reflections that challenge a justice-driven and enabling faith community. Where available content can been download to use personally or in a group setting as and when you need them.

Darkened prison cell with a metal bed frame and a large photograph on the wall.
Photo by Jazz: S-21, Tuol Sleng interrogation centre Cambodia

  • Exploring ideas of stigma Part 2:  Inclusion & Wholeness

    The Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” But Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? In this passage… Read more >

  • Exploring ideas of stigma Part 1: Sin and healing

    As he [Jesus] walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’  “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in [through] him. I come from a… Read more >

  • What is ‘normal’ anyway?

    The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (for Jews don’t associate with Samaritans). Jesus replied, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would… Read more >