Baby Sheep on King's Big Chair

Gill Behenna takes a look at why interpreting and signing in church can be so difficult.  Download your copy here: babysheep.pdf.

Signs of God Briefing Papers
 

Are you an interpreter who occasionally has to work in Christian Settings such as weddings, funerals and baptisms? Are you a minister who will have sign language as part of any of these services?  These short papers may help you. 

Each paper suggests some practical issues to consider, language problems that may arise and suggestions to help you prepare. Use them as a "check-list" to make sure you don't forget to ask something important.
funerals.pdf
funeralsforministers.pdf
infant_baptism_for_ministers.pdf
infant_baptism.pdf
marriage_for_ministers.pdf
marriage.pdf

Signs of God Policies

Signs of God policies help us work effectively as an organisation.  Some of our policies can be downloaded below:

Our Working Practices Document document sets out the day-to-day work of Signs of God and provides a reference point for our members.  It also shows our organisation's values and beliefs.
Working_Document.pdf

If people book for our events and then cannot attend, or if Signs of God have to cancel an event, our cancellation policy explains what will happen:
Cancellation_Policy_2012.pdf

We have complaints procedures to ensure our work is accountable.
For our actvities and events:
Complaints Procedure PAGE 1.pdf
Complaints Procedure PAGE2.pdf
For the Christian Interpreters' List:
Complaints Procedure CIN.pdf
For the University of Chester Church Colleges Certificate in Ministry Course
Complaints CCCM.pdf

In order to try to ensure the safety of all those who attend our events, our volunteers are fully insured and we also have a Fire Protocol and Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Statement:
Fire Protocol.pdf
CP Statement.pdf

In order to safeguard the running of the charity, Signs of God has a reserves policy to ensure that our finances are secure:
Reserves Policy.pdf

Signs of God Reports

DeafChurch.co.uk

DeafChurch website is a useful resource for anyone interested in church and Deaf people.  It provides news, forums and information about deaf people and church around the UK.
www.deafchurch.co.uk

Bible Gateway

Forest Books