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Thy Kingdom Come (Insights Episode 12)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="7BNp29Jyix"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i012/">Thy Kingdom Come (Insights Episode 12)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i012/embed/#?secret=7BNp29Jyix" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Thy Kingdom Come (Insights Episode 12)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="7BNp29Jyix" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Torch Trust is pleased to be partnering with Thy Kingdom Come, the global prayer movement, to offer the prayer journal in braille. Keren Mallinson, Client Services and Resources Team Leader at Torch Trust, joins us to tell us more.

Matthew and Linn then share their own experiences of using and obtaining accessible Christian literature.

To order the Thy Kingdom Come prayer journal in braille, call 01858 438260 or email info@torchtrust.org. For large print and audio versions, visit thykingdomcome.global.

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.

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Funerals (Insights Episode 11)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="QswyRuRKqj"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i011/">Funerals (Insights Episode 11)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i011/embed/#?secret=QswyRuRKqj" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Funerals (Insights Episode 11)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="QswyRuRKqj" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Whilst not technically sacraments, funerals are nonetheless key life events in the Christian religion and present unique challenges for people with sight loss in terms of funeral planning, following and playing a part in the service, grieving and participating in the wake.

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.

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The sacraments: marriage (Insights Episode 10)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="h9U0TrA2Sv"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i010/">The sacraments: marriage (Insights Episode 10)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i010/embed/#?secret=h9U0TrA2Sv" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;The sacraments: marriage (Insights Episode 10)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="h9U0TrA2Sv" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Weddings can be stressful occasions for anyone, especially the people getting married! For people with sight loss, there is even more to consider. However, with careful planning, people with sight loss can maintain their dignity when getting married and participate fully in the wedding services of others. In this episode, Linn shares her own experiences of getting married as a blind person, and Matthew shares his experiences of singing in weddings in the Cathedral choir.

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.

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The sacraments: confirmation (Insights Episode 9)

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Confirmation usually takes place in teenagers and adults, and often marks the point at which a Christian can begin to receive communion. In this episode, we discuss confirmation classes, the confirmation service and receiving communion for the first time.

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.

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The sacraments: baptisms (Insights Episode 8)

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If you are christened as a baby, chances are you won’t remember it! However, many people are baptised later in life, and we discuss this from the perspective of a person with sight loss. We also talk about people with sight loss attending the baptism of a friend or family member, especially as they may not be familiar with church.

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.

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Easter services (Insights Episode 7)

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On this Good Friday, we talk about how to include people with sight loss in the vigils which lead up to Easter, and look ahead to Easter services. We share experiences of reading braille in the cold, handling candles, walking in procession and, of course, Easter breakfasts!

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.

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Is my church building sight loss friendly? (Insights Episode 6)

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Most church buildings are more sight loss friendly than people realise: steps do not exclude people with sight loss! In this episode, we explain why and offer some practical advice around tactile markings, colour contrast, lighting and signage.

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.

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Do people with sight loss want to be healed? (Insights Episode 5)

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This is a potentially controversial question, and many people with sight loss have strong personal opinions about it. Many people do, but equally many people don’t. We explore both sides of the question in this episode, and discuss how to appropriately pray for people with sight loss who do not wish for their sight to be healed.

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.