Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP)
LEAP: Issues & Advocacy: All May Worship
 

That ALL May Worship,
a wonderful event held Oct. 10,  2009, celebrated the common call of all faith traditions to offer access, kindness, and opportunity to all persons, regardless of disability.

The readings, poetry, and videos at the multi-faith worship service were moving, and the Verlezza Dance Company and St. Augustine Deaf Choir performed beautifully.  Rev. Dr. Val Lassiter's discussion titled "Building Inclusive Communities" was motivational, and the responders shared their stories and their lives with power and grace.
 
Thanks to all who attended and shared this experience.
 
Photos by W. P. Nebel
 
 
All May Worship crowd
Participants at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio
Worship Banner
Banner created by Jeanne Ann Elkin
REverend Lassiter
The Rev. Dr. Val Lassiter, keynote speaker
Rev. Lassiter at the podium
Orene Anthony and the Rev. Joe Kovitch
reciting a poem by Ms. Anthony, "Some Difference"
Khalifa Alyy, reading from the Koran
Dennis McNulty
The Verlezza Dancers
Performance during the opening celebration
Dancing for lunchtime entertainment
The Euclid Adult Activity Dancers joined the Verlezza Dancers