A much‑loved Longhope tradition returned to the village on Saturday 11 April, as the Friends of Longhope Church (FOLC) held their first Duck Race in more than 28 years. The
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Growing Hope – Accessibility Training
This practical workshop will look at how to support children, young people and adults with a range of needs. Additional needs can include anything which impacts upon participation in activity
New accessibility icons help churches welcome all
A Church Near You has launched a new set of accessibility icons designed to help churches share clear information about their facilities. These easy-to-recognise symbols allow visitors to quickly see
Neurodiversity in ministry: embracing our extraordinary differences
Both lay and ordained ministry can provide unique challenges at the best of times – but how much greater are those challenges when we may perceive reality itself differently to
Meet the Bishop’s Advisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
We are delighted to welcome Philippa Donald as the Bishop’s Advisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Philippa started learning British Sign Language (BSL) in 2021, and she hopes
In the ‘MIX’ – a fresh approach to accessible church
MIX is church for people with additional needs, their families, friends and carers, and works in partnership with and gets support from local Christian churches, across a range of denominations, dioceses and counties.
Community celebrates step-free access at St Cyr’s
St Cyr’s, Stinchcombe, has become one of the first churches in the county to install an electric lift in the church building, providing step-free access for all. Becoming a step-free
St Catharine’s opens fully accessible loo
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester has officially opened a fully accessible toilet, complete with an adult changing facility. It’s one of only three accessible toilets with an adult changing facility
An open door? Accessibility and the church
As we think about welcome and inclusivity in our churches, the Revd Dr Tom Clammer, who often preaches in Tutshill and uses a wheelchair talks about his experiences of accessing
How can digital technology be more … humanish?
Sam, our new communications officer, talks about our website developments: Although my background’s more concept graphics than web design, I find web accessibility really interesting because it’s all about how humans
Harrison, skater and confirmed Christian
Harrison Whitehouse is a Christian and skateboarder. He has just been confirmed at a special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester. It all began when his Mum suggested the
Vision conversations: National Star College
We speak to student Timothy Ford about his hopes for better connections with local churches and Multi Faith Adviser Polly White suggests practical solutions.
Vision conversation: Engagement and Integration
“My job is all about supporting people to access good mental health and also to enable people to access services when they need them.” – we talk to Professor Jane
