Presbyterian Mission Agency disability inclusion sunday Archives

‘It was true in the ancient world, and it’s still present today’

Posted September 3rd, 2024

Ahead of Sunday’s gospel lectionary passage found in Mark 7:24-37, Presbyterians for Disability Concerns hosted an informative webinar on having a disability theology perspective headed into Disability Inclusion Sunday, which is celebrated on Sept. 8.

Building ramps toward belonging: tools for PC(USA) leaders and volunteers

Posted August 28th, 2023

In my disability ministry work with congregational leaders, the question I have heard most often is not, “How can each person experience the love of God?” The question I hear most is, “How can we meet the needs of this family? We can’t start a disability ministry. We don’t even have the volunteers we need for our ‘regular kids.’”

Candidate for ministry shares lessons learned from her guide dogs

Posted June 22nd, 2017

When Deb Trevino recently stood in the pulpit at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church, she wasn’t alone. Her guide dog Suzy was with her — settling in to listen as Trevino spoke on what she has learned from her guide dogs about trusting God.

Candidate for ministry shares lessons learned from her guide dogs

Posted May 31st, 2017

When Deb Trevino stood in the pulpit at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church last Sunday she wasn’t alone. Her guide dog Suzy was with her — making small sounds before finally settling in with a contented sigh to listen as Trevino spoke on what she has learned about trusting God over the years from her guide dogs.

Disability Inclusion Sunday is May 28

Posted May 23rd, 2017

May 28 is designated Disability Inclusion Sunday by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), an opportunity for churches to help congregations understand what “disability inclusion” means and how they can help people with disabilities feel included in the life of the church.