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    Autism
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    Register interest in future Autism Education events

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    Autism: Resources – Enabling

    Below is a selection of materials that will provide support for a continuing process of dialogue and learning aimed at improving the engagement between autistic worshippers and their churches. ‘Autistic Thinking in the Life of the Church’ by Stewart Rapley Stewart has recently published this book. It explores the cognitive aspect of autism, how this […]

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    Autism: Resources – Equipping

    Safeguarding and GDPR Approach Safeguarding and GDPR Consultation This consultation document will remain in place until 31 March 2025. You can email comments to Stewart Rapley up to the close of 15 March 2025. A final version will be posted here in April 2025.  Practical monthly discussions on autism, the Bible and faith Each month […]

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    Autism: Resources – Educating

    Diagnosis A session with Dr Sarah Lister Brook from the National Autistic Society, led by Stewart Rapley. Topical modules We have developed a set of topical education modules that are freely accessible and can be used as, or in support of, an education process within your church. Each module consists of a pre-recorded video for […]

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    Didsbury Pride

    Life would have been a lot easier if the idea to hold Didsbury Pride in 2018 had just quietly been shelved.

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    Embracing the LGBTQ+ community

    St James & Emmanuel is one of the few churches in the country that is truly welcoming to everyone.

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