Following a rewarding experience with a visiting preacher, Christ Church Holloway is actively thinking “outside of the box” – appreciating what they currently offer for those with disability needs and starting to consider what they could offer in the future.
Lynda Herbert, Reader, recently preached on the discrimination suffered in Jesus’s time, and gave an insight into the new disability symbols that were launched at Derby Diocesan Synod in June 2025.
The symbols are the work of the Disability Inclusion Action Group (DIAG) and help churches nationwide inform disabled people about what they can expect when they visit a church. They will soon be displayed on the Church Near You webpages, and this will help disabled people thoughtfully plan their visits.
Peter Kelsey, PCC Lay Chair and Treasurer, said, “We offer large print books, a hearing loop, disabled toilet facilities and ramps to allow wheelchairs to get up the steps into our church. What we don’t offer is significant, and it’s difficult to make the slope up to our church less steep, but we can and will do more, maybe a disabled parking space, maybe some other idea.
“I think we all learned a great deal from Lynda, and our thanks go out to her”.
Lynda Herbert said, “It was a privilege to be invited to preach at Christ Church Holloway for their Dedication Festival. It is a truly beautiful church, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Disability Symbols Project includes a wide range of accessibility symbols that highlight what churches can offer and encourage them to be confident in their outreach.
More Information
>> View and download the Accessibility Symbols
>> Learn more about DIAG – the Disability Inclusion Action Group
