Accessible to All (A2A) is the terminology used within the United Church of Christ denomination to refer to congregations that have completed an accessibility audit of their facilities and ministries and made the commitment to be physically and attitudinally welcoming of all people.
A2A reminds us that God calls us to create a just world for all people living with disabilities and mental health challenges. God calls us to the work of justice for people experiencing stigma, invisibility, and marginalization by church and society. We are called to work to reduce the stigma persons face and make room at the table by making the necessary changes in our own facilities and programming.
Mission Statement
The United Church of Christ, Midland aims to be accessible and welcoming to persons of all abilities, races, gender identities, ages, sizes, backgrounds, economic circumstances and family configurations “for all are one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28b).
To that end, the Accessibility & Inclusion Team advocates for and regularly reviews the accessibility of our building and grounds and the inclusivity and welcome provided by our facilities, programming, and actions. If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding our accessibility, please feel free to contact the pastor who will make sure your thoughts are passed on to the Accessibility & Inclusion Team.
Some Tools and Spaces to Assist with Accessibility & Inclusion at UCC
Handicap button on church entrance doors
Handicap restroom and all-gender restroom at the end of the hall inside the front entrance
Hearing assist devices and Bluetooth streaming connection
Large print worship materials each Sunday (in blue notebooks)
Wheelchair accessible seating in the sanctuary
Wheelchairs available for use in the church building
Fidgets and wobble stools in classrooms
Live-streaming of the worship service in Fellowship Hall for any who prefer that space
Streaming of the worship service on YouTube for those needing to worship from home