At ACCESS we seek to identify and break down barriers that keep children with disabilities and their families from being able to fully participate in the community of the local church. We believe every child can know and serve Jesus. We love and embrace our Special Friends and want them to know they MATTER to God, MATTER to our church, and they can MATTER FOR God!
During our 10:45 am Worship Encounter we have a ministry specifically designed for kids with special needs. This environment is staffed by caring, trained volunteers who are committed to making sure every child has a great experience with our church.
During our 9:00 am Worship Encounter, there are buddies available to help any child with special needs have a great experience in our Kids That Matter ministry.
Children with special needs are welcome during any and all of our Worship Encounters, but ACCESS is especially tailored for them to have the best customized experience.
To make your check-in process quicker as a first time guest, you can print the attached student application and fill it out before you come. Just hand it in to the check-in volunteers when you arrive.
Make sure to check out our Buddy Break program as well. Buddy Break is a free kids/respite program where kids with special needs (VIP kids) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, therapy dogs, stories, music, activities and more! Siblings have fun too! Meanwhile, their caregivers get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one Saturday afternoon a month.