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
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
At the time of this writing (March, 2023) I am honored to serve as the chair of the Disability Ministries Task Force of the Susquehanna Conference. This committee deals specifically with disability concerns within our conference. Members of our committee include other clergy throughout our conference and lay members who attend many different churches. I wanted to share the following excerpt from the report I submitted to our Annual Conference because I am excited about our work related disability ministries.
An Open Letter to Clergy and Congregations of the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church: Please Carefully Consider Before Inviting a Faith Healer to Come to Your Congregation (This article was originally published on the website of the Disability Ministries Task Force of the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church) Key Points: --Please… Continue reading Please Think Carefully Before Inviting a Faith Healer to Visit Your Church
Rev. Rebecca Writes 