Honouring the indispensable
Used within the biblical imagery of the Church as the body of Christ, ‘Tiō’ means to honour, respect and lift up. It describes how God asks us to treat people who are often perceived as weaker and of lesser value. Tiō works to see people with intellectual disabilities valued, honoured and supported in the Church and in society.
1 Corinthians 12
- Seminars and Support Groups in June 24
We’ve a busy month planned at Tio. We’d love to see you at one of these events. Caring Families
Are you the parent/family-carer of a child or adult who has intellectual disabilities or additional needs? Are you ever anxious, isolated or discouraged by of a lack of support and understanding? Do you carry fears, pain, questions that you find hard to express? Do you long for other people to see your child the way you do and love them as a result? Would you like to chat with people who might understand? If so, Caring Families – a support group for parents/family-carers of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and additional needs – offers a safe, welcoming space to meet others, chat and find support. Each group meeting will begin with prayer and a Scripture reading. The rest of the time, the floor will be open for sharing experience, questions, hopes and ideas. We’ll be meeting on Zoom on 10th June at 7.30-8.30/9.00pm. Register with eventbrite link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-families-zoom-event-tickets-907529303577
Christians, parents and clergy often struggle to think clearly and confidently about how people who do not have capacity to understand the words of Scripture and the propositions of our faith might meaningfully encounter and be encountered by God.
This is the topic of this online seminar, led by Dr Jill Harshaw on 17th June at 7.30pm. Register through this link with eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/faith-salvation-profound… - Tio Christmas Cards for sale
Iain Wilson from our Following God Together Group has designed and painted these 2 beautiful Christmas cards. The manger scene features a sky full of stars, as Iain explains God had promised Abraham his offspring would be as many as the stars in the sky. Inside is Isaiah 9v6 ‘For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’
Iain describes the Dove painting as a symbol of God’s peace. It features inside Philippians 4 v7 ‘And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’
The cards are available to buy in packs of 10 for £7 with all proceeds going to our work with churches and families, supporting those with Intellectual disabilities. Each pack features one of the designs. If you would like to order some cards please get in touch at hello@tioassociates.org