[Faith-talk] What do you want sighted pastors and church members toknow?

[melissa Green]

Hi all.
I just joined this list.
I think that churches should know that accessibility to bulletins and 
hymnals are a barrier.
So is transportation.
I found a really good church and was able to get there.  But now I  have not 
been able to do so.
They did have the bulletin in braille though.
Also that just because we are blind doesn't mean that we can't particepate 
in things like choir, singles and young adult groups, or serve on 
committees.
Finally, I always hear from friends that they don't feel as if they are 
accepted or if they fit in when they go to church.

Blessings,
Melissa Green and PJ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Aikens" <gpaikens at gmail.com>
To: "for the discussion of faith and religion Faith-talk" 
<faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 3:33 PM
Subject: [Faith-talk] What do you want sighted pastors and church members 
toknow?


Hi friends,
I'm working on a project for my denomination's center for the blind and am 
putting together some resources for pastors and church members who have 
questions about interacting with blind people in their congregations.  My 
goal is to debunk major myths and misconceptions about blindness from a 
religious perspective.  I want to be thorough and thought I would ask on 
this list for suggestions people have of topics to cover.

What are the biggest challenges and barriers that blind people face when 
visiting a new church or trying to become a member of a new congregation? 
What challenges and barriers do blind people encounter in churches even 
after long time attendance?

What do you wish you could express to pastors and church members that might 
change their attitudes?

What would you say to a pastor who is concerned about being able to reach 
out to the blind people who visit his or her church?

I'm looking for both negative and positive experiences you have had as a 
blind person trying to get involved in a local church.  What made your 
experiences positive or negative?  Successful or unsuccessful?

Thank you for your thoughtful responses.

Blessings,
Greg Aikens


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