Virtual workshop

Daniel Woodall

09/08/2026

6:30-8:30pm CT

This workshop invites ASL interpreters to explore how the Gospel is reaching Deaf communities worldwide through innovative, low-tech and high-tech tools. Participants will view a short film from Renew Outreach highlighting real stories of Deaf individuals encountering the Gospel — including those without access to a formal sign language. Following the screening, a presenter from Renew will lead a discussion on the tools and strategies his organization uses to bridge language and access gaps in Deaf ministry globally. The session will examine the linguistic and cultural challenges Deaf people face in accessing religious content, and how interpreters' work intersects with these broader access issues. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and consider how these innovations might inform their own practice in religious interpreting settings. The workshop aims to deepen interpreters' cultural and contextual knowledge of Deaf ministry work happening around the world.

Presented in English

If wanting to request an interpreter please email admin@sonshineinterpreting.com 7 days before workshop.

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.2 CEUs PS

$45

Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.

Church Interpreting: By Peter Boklund

This mentorship class is for novice interpreters who are interested in gaining a few more tools to put in the bag of tricks. We will be focusing on interpreting skillsets in general while using church-related materials. Discussions are open to specific features of interpreting functions (the nuts and gears of interpreting) and interpreting approaches within the church setting. We will meet a total of three times with homework assignments involving video submissions of your work (English to ASL).

• Sept 10-Oct 15

• 6-7pm CT

• Thursdays

• meeting every other week: 9/17, 10/1, 10/15

• "Off" weeks include an open study session

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*CEUs will be provided through independent study via Interpretek. Paperwork will be provided but requires being filled out by individual. More information after signing up.

Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.