Welcome to the
Hello Church
​website...
We are a community group, established in 2017, seeking to raise awareness among churches in East Sussex of issues experienced by Christians who are BSL Users, Lip Readers and those with Hearing Loss... 

Welcome BSL Cafe

Welcome BSL Café - 3rd Sunday of each month at Victoria Baptist Church, Eastbourne.
 Sadly, due to the Corona virus situation there will be no more meetings of the BSL Café for a while. The April meeting will definitely not go ahead. 
​We will post the date of the next meeting here on this website. Please pass this information on to anyone you know who attends or would like to attend the Welcome BSL Café. 
Next meeting:  To be notified at a later date
Future meeting dates planned for 2020 (to be confirmed later) : May 17th,
​June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, September 20th, Oct 18th, Nov 15th, Dec 20th. 
​​This event took place just before Christmas 2019  
  A BSL interpreted Christmas Carol Service
​ We hope to do the same in 2020 - details will appear on this website
​Carols by Candlelight
Victoria Baptist Church,
​Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
(was held on) Sunday 22nd December 2019 – 6.30pm
Carols, candles and many voices
followed by tea or coffee and mince pies
There will be BSL interpretation at this service
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
This event took place in January 2020.......

Becoming Accessible:
Exploring the use of British Sign Language in a Christian context
Signs of God one day workshop in Eastbourne
​All are welcome to join in this workshop, whatever your level of BSL there will be a place for you!
Come and explore journeys of faith and enjoy using/learning BSL
Date:           Saturday 25th January 2020, 10am – 4pm
Location:    Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne,  BN21 1UE
Cost:           £20.00 
To book your place go to: https://www.signsofgod.org.uk/events
Signs of God is delighted to be offering another opportunity to explore BSL in a Christian context.
An experienced team of tutors will help you to explore how you can use BSL in a Christian setting.
The day will be accessible and suitable for all levels of BSL. Deaf and hearing people are equally welcome.
Do invite your friends.
Come and enjoy a day of teaching and practical training in a relaxed environment.
Drinks will be provided, please bring your own lunch.
 
For directions see church website: https://www.victoriabaptist.org.uk/ ​
Download our Top Tip poster HERE for your church noticeboard and help raise awareness about how everyone can support people with hearing loss.

You can ​read a report ​HERE about the September 2017 awareness event held in Eastbourne
Event speakers were...
The Rev Susan Myatt, a Baptist Minister and Deaf BSL user
The Rev Gill Behenna, National Deaf Ministry Adviser to the Anglican Church  

Prayer & Worship...

notes of Prayer & Worship HERE
notes of Main Session HERE

Reports from the Workshops...

WORKSHOP A: For BSL Users
​notes HERE
​
WORKSHOP B: For Hearing Loss
​notes available soon HERE
WORKSHOP C: Church Leaders
​notes HERE

Event Picture Gallery...