Urban Churches Support Group

Supporting and Encouraging Urban Churches

Chronic Illness

Abide with Me

On 19 February 2011 23 of us, many of whom had been involved in a Be Not Afraid programme to share our reflections and stories. A full report on this is avaiable here. The day was a very rich one and we are very grateful to everyone who took part. Although the chronic illness program has now formally come to an end we hope that these reports, publications and above all personal experiences will carry forward its work encouraging churches to respond with sensitivity, courage and theological acumen to people who are experiencing chronic illness. Thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey!

James Ashdown

Since 2006 the Urban Churches Support Group has been exploring how churches can respond to all kinds of chronic illness amongst their congregations. In particular we have developed a workbook called 'Be Not Afraid' using Bible stories in order to help people tell their illness stories and reflect on them

Many of the resources that the program has generated are available below. Please do get in touch if you're interested to know more or keep in contact

 

Long term illness basics: an introduction to chronic illness and urban mission

Disability and the Church a brief introduction to some issues such as ADHD and inclusion

Be Not Afraid a taster of the Bible Studies

Chronic illness and the journey of faith a talk on chronic illness and Christian spirituality

Chronic illness and Job a sermon on Saint Luke's day 2009 with a dramatic rewriting of the story of Job

The Experience of Suffering. A talk using biblical material to explore the different ways people experience chronic illness

Practical issues in the management of chronic illness. A reflection on the practical things which help us manage chronic illness, including the importance of spirituality and the quest for meaning

Supporting people in the church. Notes from a talk

A Bibliography

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