RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES
"Church Homelessness" -- A Rising Epidemic
Calvary Eastside Welcomes Ministry to the Chemically Sensitive
Directions to Fragrance Free Zone at Calvary Eastside
Northwest Pastors' Conference 2005
Seattle Area Fragrance Free Fellowship Times -- Reports and Photos
The Chemical Connection to Chronic Illness
Faces and Challenges of those with MCS
Are you Allergic to Your Church? (appeared in Fall 2004 issue of Hopekeepers Magazine): http://www.restministries.org/hk_mag/09_10_2004/allergic.htm
Are Perfume Regulations on the Way? (A CBS 2 Special Report) This story talks about a church that banned perfume from their 9:00 service: http://cbsnewyork.com/investigates/local_story_216120256.html
Radio Interview--Solutions for the Chemically Sensitive: On January 25, 2006, Pastor Robert Case and Janine Ridings appeared on KGNW's talk show, Live from Seattle, hosted by Thor Tolo to discuss chemical sensitivity and suggestions for accommodation. The program was re-aired on February 6, 2006 during their "Best of Segments" program: http://www.calvarychapeleastside.com/sermons/special-topics/live-from-seattle---aroma-of-christ.html
EI Circle of Prayer Day 2006: On Sunday, May 7th, Aroma of Christ asked the congregation at Calvary Chapel Eastside to support Share, Care, and Prayer in their annual E.I. Circle of Prayer Day on May 12, 2006.
Churches that Support the Chemically Sensitive:
1. Accessibility for United Methodist Churches:
http://www.holoweb.com/survivors/UMC_Statement.htm
2. Calvary Chapel Bothell requests that people refrain from wearing perfume to services:
http://ccbothell.org/index.html