Northeast UCC's calling an interim minister with post-polio syndrome. And it invites the Rev. Diana Coberly into the chancel. The annual Access Sunday, set this year for Oct. 8, is an opportunity for all congregations to rethink their own accessibility.
Inclusion is a Christian question for churches to address.
Creative changes at the 140-member First Congregational UCC of Alameda, Calif., tamed 11 levels of the landmark building without disturbing its integrity. The deeper commitment is accessibility of the soul. He says a ramp strengthens human connections. A congregation sees your disability, so we make changes to create a space physically possible for you. We look beyond your challenge to celebrate what is possible with you.