wfn.org | `Access Sunday 2000' set for May 21

[PCUSA NEWS <pcusa.news@ecunet.org>]

14-December-1999 
99419 
 
    `Access Sunday 2000' set for May 21 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-"Access Sunday 2000," a special observance in the 
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) designed to recognize the gifts of persons 
with disabilities and to raise congregational awareness about disability, 
has been set for May 21, 2000. 
 
    According to Sharon Kutz-Mellem, staff for Presbyterians for 
Disabilities Concerns (PDC) - a network of the Presbyterian Health, 
Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA) - "observing this special day 
reminds us that the condition of everyone before God is the same regardless 
of physical, mental, emotional or spiritual wholeness.  It also reminds us 
that we need to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs that can prevent persons 
with disabilities from sharing themselves and their God-given gifts and 
abilities for the life and growth of the church." 
 
    Worship aids and other resources for "Access Sunday 2000" are available 
free of charge from PDC/PHEWA, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 
40202; phone, (502) 569-5800; or fax (502) 569-8034. 

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