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STILLSPEAKINGWORSHIPINSTITUTEBy 2017, the Stillspeaking Worshipinstitute will establish itselfecumenically as the preeminentthinktank and must-attend experiencein the United States.A twice-annual event hosted by diverse local churches, or other settings, with an emphasis on the experience of culturallydiverse, accessible and replicable approaches to worship—with lived, shared experiences as the primary teaching tools.24
UCC DISABILITIESMINISTRIESUnited Church of Christ DisabilitiesMinistries, an Inclusion Ministry ofthe United Church of Christ, assiststhe UCC in being the church whereeveryone is welcome.UCC Disabilities Ministries works to develop the life of congregations to include persons with disabilities and persons withmental illness/brain disorders and their families. While churches usually have a welcome sign outside their building, butUCC Disabilities Ministries works with local congregations to be both welcoming and inclusive communities – to ensurethat this extravagant welcome is also experienced inside the church and as a result, that transformative power will bereleased into the world. This extravagant welcome includes the welcoming of people who have been touched by or haveexperienced a mental illness/brain disorder and/or a disability, apparent or unapparent.The mission of the United Church of Christ is to be Multiracial, Multicultural, Open and Affirming, and Accessible to All– A church where everyone is welcome.To learn more about UCC Disabilities Ministries, visit uccdm.org.25
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