Disability Sunday - Paralympics 2012

A unique opportunity for Mission and Ministry

The Paralympics Games celebrates the abilities of disabled people. So can your church.

3 things you and your church can do . .  .

Run a Paralympics-themed Disability Sunday Service

David Weir 5000m Paralympics

Uses Paralympics-themed content and Biblical teaching on disability; if you are able, include people of all abilities – involve disabled people.


     

Lay on a Luke 14 Banquet

Invite disabled people and others from your community who might feel excluded to a party hosted by your church. Celebrate the Paralympics and God’s generous love. 


     

Engage your children and young people

Launch the new season with Paralympics-themed events. Explore the values of the Paralympics.

The London 2012 Paralympics Games is a once in a lifetime event. Can it be a moment for a lifetime change in your church?

Dates

  • The London 2012 Paralympics Games opens on the 29th August and runs through to Sunday 9th September.
  • The Paralympics Torch Relay will take place from the 24th–29th August. Four separate flames will be lit at Flame Lighting events in London, Greater Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff. Each UK nation will also host a Flame Festival on the 27th August.
  • Paralympics- themed Disability Sunday Service - 2nd of 9th September 2012