Creating Access and Inclusion in Worship

A LETTER FROM PATHWAYS AWARENESS FOUNDATION

Dear Religious Leader:

An integral part of the Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors inclusion in worship movement is the annual Inclusion Awareness Day. We invite congregations to participate on the weekend of Sunday, September 30, 2007. Please take time to reflect on how your faith community intentionally includes people of all abilities in worship, ministry, fellowship and leadership roles.

Pathways Awareness Foundation has provided the Inclusion Awareness Day Workbook at www.inclusioninworship.org to assist with your participation. If your congregation is unable to participate on September 30 please set aside another weekend to reflect on your progress on this important issue.

We are delighted that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Chicago and the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago are joining in the celebration of Inclusion Awareness Day this year. We welcome the participation of other denominations.

Thank you for intentionally including worshippers of all abilities not only on Inclusion Awareness Day, but every day of the year.

Sincerely,

Shirley W. Ryan
Chairman