Annual Conference 2009: Made in His Image

God made everybody to love, care and create.

A Day Conference about providing Christian support and spiritual development for people with learning disabilities.

Please join us on 10 October 2009 - 10.00am to 4.15pm

Why?
Disabled people are often marginalized or excluded in our society and, sadly, our Churches. For the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability this means that they are often denied the opportunity to develop faith and be part of the community.

Who?
This conference is for Church and ministry leaders, parents, carers, professionals, and for people with learning disabilities themselves.

What?
Offering information and experience on Christian support for people with learning
disabilities and equipping the Church to offer effective mission and ministry.

Where?
Friends House,
173 - 177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ

People with learning disabilities are often denied the opportunity to develop their faith and make their voices heard in society. Join us as we listen to people with learning disabilities as they share their experiences, challenges and faith.

Keynote Speaker: The Rt. Hon Stephen Timms, MP

The Rt. Hon Stephen Timms is the Member of Parliament for East Ham. Since June 2007, Stephen has been the first ever Labour Party Vice Chair for Faith Groups. As a Christian, Stephen is passionate about faith in the public arena and will include in his keynote address the role that faith has in society.

Sessions include:

Providing professional Christian public services
how small group ministry for people with learning disabilities works.
Using flags and dance in worship and how interactive drama aids learning
The process of finding whole life support for people with learning disabilities
Inclusive global ministry
Including people with learning disabilities in church life

For more information download the brochure here or contact Sarina Menezes on sarinam@prospects.org.uk or 0118 9516963