Removing Barriers,

Creating Communities of Belonging.

“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” 1 Cor 12:27

March 2026

In February we had a meaningful virtual Service of Lament led by Rev. Vivian Hayes. The Service can be found in the Seasonal Resources page of our website, if you would like to plan an in-person service at your church or use it for personal devotions during Lent.

“O God, you made us in your own image, and you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all people may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

(Adapted from BCP2019, p659)

Access Leadership Network (AcLN) invites you to a virtual Image Dei event:

Shining the light on people with disabilities serving in their church.

Often the church views someone with a disability as a person to minister to, rather than a person who brings their Spirit-given gifts to build up the body of Christ, the Church.

At this virtual Imago Dei event you are invited to get to know some people with different disabilities who serve in various capacities in their church. They overcome challenges and their church family may make accommodations to support their service. The body of Christ is built up and God’s name glorified.

Come and see! May your imagination be inspired to see more facets of people with disabilities.

Sign Language Interpreters provided for this event.

Monday, March 16 <> 6pm to 7:30pm Central

Shining the light on

people with disabilities serving in their church.

Moderator: Sally Breedlove

Panelists:

Emmie Lo – Anglican Diocese of Christ Our Hope

Jamie Campbell – Diocese of Western Anglicans

Marvella Sellers – Gulf Atlantic Diocese

The link for registration is also on the AcLN website.

May you have a blessed Lenten season,

Dcn. Kathy Ayres

Director, Access Leadership Network

and

The AcLN Leadership team,

Ruth Brewbaker

Beth Kirby

Don Pollard

Heidi Reichert

Sign Language Interpreters provided for this event.

Shining the light on

people with disabilities serving in their church.

Monday, March 16 <> 6pm to 7:30pm Central

Connecting People and Sharing Resources

to support the church's ministry

with and by people with disabilities.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:7

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Access Leadership Network (AcLN) seeks to come alongside churches to inspire, equip, and empower leaders working to build communities of belonging for people with and without disability in churches across the ACNA.