Reflections 07.05.23: Beautiful Music with Viola Thompson

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Reflections 07.05.23: Beautiful Music with Viola Thompson
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On this episode we speak with the lovely Viola Thompson about faith, sight loss and her uplifting new album ‘Grateful’. Viola is a real inspiration, and if you’d like to get hold of her album just go to beracahmusic.bandcamp.com/album/grateful

Thy Kingdom Come with Jean Kerr (Insights Episode 62)

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Thy Kingdom Come with Jean Kerr (Insights Episode 62)
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On this weeks episode, Linn is joined by Jean Kerr from Thy Kingdom Come. They talk about its history, what Thy Kingdom Come done to include blind and partially sighted people and how they’re hoping to further improve their accessibility. Please email jean.kerr@lambethpalace.org.uk with your feedback and suggestions.“>

“>To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Please click here to register for Insights Live.

Reflections 01.05.23: The King’s Coronation

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Reflections 01.05.23: The King's Coronation
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On this episode, we’re exploring the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, which will be only the second-ever televised British coronation! Tune in for our usual uplifting spiritual content, reflections and thoughts from the Torch team.

Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)

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Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)
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Saturday 6 May sees the coronation of King Charles III and for many, this is the first and in some cases the only coronation they will witness. in this episode, Linn talks to Keren Mallinson, head at client services at Torch about two coronation related resources Torch has produced to mark the occasion.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Please click here to register for Insights Live.

Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)

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Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)
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Saturday 6 May sees the coronation of King Charles III and for many, this is the first and in some cases the only coronation they will witness. in this episode, Linn talks to Keren Mallinson, head at client services at Torch about two coronation related resources Torch has produced to mark the occasion.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Reflections 23.04.23 The London Marathon

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Reflections 23.04.23 The London Marathon
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Sunday April 23rd was the date of the London Marathon 2023 – and on Reflections, we’ve been talking to one of the runners! Hazel Groves, longtime friend of Torch, discusses running as a visually impaired person, and how running gives her space to get closer to God. If you’d like to support Hazel as she races for the Kent Association for the Blind, just go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hazel-groveskab

A blind person wants to take on a leadership role, but doesn’t have the technical skills to cope (Insights Episode 60)

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A blind person wants to take on a leadership role, but doesn't have the technical skills to cope (Insights Episode 60)
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One of your congregation members are blind and would like to take on a leadership role and they have all the skills required except technology skills. In this episode we discuss why that might be, ways they can get training and workarounds that can still insure their full inclusion and participation.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Reflections 16.04.23 Charles Bonnet Syndrome

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Reflections 16.04.23 Charles Bonnet Syndrome



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How do you deal with someone who wants to be helpful, but is unintentionally causing more of a hindrance? (Insights Episode 59)

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How do you deal with someone who wants to be helpful, but is unintentionally causing more of a hindrance? (Insights Episode 59)
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A new blind or partially sighted person has just started coming to your church. You have a very helpful congregation member who goes out of their way to welcome them and give them all the help they need. However, the help seems to be more of a hindrance to them. In this episode we discuss how to deal with this scenario.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.