Churches seek inclusive access in aging buildings and minds
Thornburgh notes barriers beyond stairs including communication and attitudes that hinder faith access for people with disabilities. At Unity Church of Lawrence, a member from Independence Inc. has raised concrete issues, prompting sign language in services and bids for a sanctuary ramp as the congregation commits to ongoing accessibility work.
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Thornburgh
Unity Church
Lawrence
Lincoln
Sherry Schultz
Independence Inc
Schultz
Four Churches Calendar Highlights This Week in Lawrence
A Sunday morning 10 a.m. worship at Clinton Parkway Assembly of God kicks a four week Meet Me at the Cross series with Communion at each service. Lawrence Free Methodist Church hosts youth groups, quizzing, and a Jars of Clay concert on Oct 10, plus missions reports by Rev. Falley and other visitors. Trinity Lutheran, Trinity Episcopal, and Plymouth Congregational announce services, lay ministers, and events including a CROP Walk at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lawrence schools service center.
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Clinton Parkway
Assembly of God
Clinton Pkny
Jerry and
Maxine Falley
Eritrea
Falley
Africa
Falleys
Lawrence
Topeka
Lawrence Free Methodist Church
Lawrence Ave
Roger Stone
United States
Hendrik Smidderks
Kid
South Africa
Seou
Philippines
Charles Gilmore
Trinity Lutheran Church
KLWN
Trinity
Stephen
Gilmore
Karen Grankenfield
Karen Hunt
Ruth Sarna
Trinity Lutheran
Tom Momberg
Trinity Episcopal Church
Washington National Cathedral
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis
Lawrence Public Schools Service
Clinton Pkwy
First Presbyterian Church
Art Donnelly
First Presbyterian
Peter Luckey
Plymouth Congregational Church
Carla Teller
Christopher Grundy
Lawrence Schools Service Center
Barbara Worthington
Riverview Rd
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Kendrick Blackwood
Kblackwood
Lawrence Free
Trinity Episcopal
Fellowship Committee
Christian Education Teachers Group
Jubilee Cafe
Plymouth Congregational
Luckey
Plymouth Singers
Tae Dees
Journal-World Religion Directory
Schaake’s
Kansas
Nate
Amy Er
Katy
Mary Brooks
Trinty Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Arrowhead Drive
Dgerfield
Scott Huffman
Roe
Dale Willey
Riverfront
Dale Willey Automotive
Iowa Street
Douglas County Kids Ae
Coalition
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