On this page, you can find information about the Thanksgiving Food Drive at Hawley United Methodist Church. Hello! My name is Rev. Rebecca and I usually blog about faith, books, and disability awareness. Today I wanted to share information about a wonderful ministry that is happening at the church I am currently serving in Hawley,… Continue reading Hawley United Methodist Church in Hawley, PA 2023 Thanksgiving Food Drive
This article was originally published on the blog for the Disability Ministries Task Force of the Susquehanna Conference Introduction Dear Friends, In the Susquehanna Conference, Disability Awareness Sunday is recognized as the second Sunday in October. It's a day when we recognize and honor the gifts and graces of people who are part of the… Continue reading Prayers for Disability Awareness Sunday
Fall is the perfect season to curl up with a cozy mystery! Introduction: Hello, Friends! Happy Pumpkin Season! I absolutely love fall. I adore pumpkin flavoured EVERYTHING-- pumpkin coffee, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie! I love how the intense heat of summer is slowly giving way to cool breezes in the morning and the way I… Continue reading Embracing Cozy Mystery Season: ‘Murder in Autumn’ Book Review
Introduction: Hello, dear readers! I hope that you are having a wonderful summer. As July draws to a close, I wanted to celebrate other authors within the disability community. In honor of the conclusion of Disability Pride Month, I curated a list of top five books on my extensive "to be read list" that are… Continue reading Disability Pride: 5 Books by Authors with Disabilities to Add to Your TBR List”
A Personal Perspective on the UMC and Disability Ministry on the 33rd Birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act Introduction: Hello, dear readers, and Happy Birthday to the ADA.!The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 33 today! In celebration, I wanted to share a blog post celebrating the ADA"s 33rd Anniversary and my 35th Birthday-- both… Continue reading Celebrating Thirty Three Years of the ADA and My First Year at Hawley UMC
It is an honor to serve as the editor for this project. Are you a United Methodist author with a disability or a passion for creating and inclusive and accessible church? If so, we would love to see your submission to this project! (This article was originally published HERE ) Advent/ Christmas Disability Devotional for… Continue reading Disability Ministries of the UMC Seeks Contributions from UM Authors
He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! With Easter Sunday quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to share some interesting facts about this special holiday and its connection to the United Methodist Church. Here are five fun facts you may not know: Easter is a “holiday” which comes from the words “Holy Day.”… Continue reading Ten Fun Facts About Easter and United Methodism
I was inspired to write this article because language has power. I know that people are often reluctant to use the term “disabled.” I especially see this reluctance in my work in the church. Well meaning people often suggest alternative terms, such as “differently abled,” or “special needs.” However, in the past, erasing the word “Disability” has been used as way to erase us.
Personally, I'm dying for some chocolate (I gave up chocolate for Lent) and I am eagerly looking forward to the festivities of Easter. I have found it helpful to meditate on the following Bible verses during my Lenten journey
St. Patrick is an important part of church history and he has many important lessons to teach us. Feel free to use the prayer at the end in any church setting or for your own personal devotion
Rev. Rebecca Writes 