Summary

Barbara Newman shares how the entire worshiping community benefits from worship services that are designed and led with the goal of including everyone.

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Details

Universal design is a concept that invites all of God’s people to access the Gospel message and be included in all aspects of worship. Barbara Newman expands on these ideas through a concept called ‘Vertical Habits’ in her book

This presentation was given as part of the held at Calvin College on June 24, 2015.

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