Disability Community
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Stars (Shine Together and Rejoice)
Stars provides a place for children and youth with special needs to be comfortable and engaged so their parents can attend church. Learning and faith-based activities are provided. An adult “buddy” may also be assigned to work with a child or teen one-on-one so they may participate in the classroom environment alongside their peers. **Currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 crisis; contact church for updates** Date(s): Saturdays and Sundays Time: 5:00pm (Saturdays), 10:30am (Sundays) Location: Valley Community Baptist Church Contact: Mary Swank at [email protected] or 860.673.6826 |
Address:
590 West Avon Road Avon, CT 06001 |
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Friendship Community
This group is for adults with special abilities (special needs). Together we will study God's word, pray, worship, and just enjoy being together. Registration is requested. Date(s): Sundays Time: 10:45am Location: Valley Community Baptist Church Contact: Mary Swank at [email protected] or 860.673.6826 |
Address:
590 West Avon Road Avon, CT 06001 |
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Friendship Class: Disability-Friendly Sunday School
This class is for teens and adults impacted by intellectual disabilities, who desire to grow in their walk with Christ. Participants are encouraged to attend the 11:00am service for the music portion of worship, after which they will be dismissed. They will meet their teacher in the Upper Lobby and he or she will bring them to class. Parents or caregivers are required to stay on church grounds during class but are not required to attend class with them. Note: All Friendship Class volunteers are carefully screened through an application and interview process; they also must agree to and pass a criminal background check. **Currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 crisis; contact church for updates** Date(s): Sundays, September 15 to December 15 Time: 11:30am Location: Wintonbury Church (Conference Room 1) Contact: 860.242.8996 |
Address:
54 Maple Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002 |
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Special Touch Ministry Inc., Nutmeg Chapter
The mission of Special Touch Ministry is to ease and enrich the lives of people impacted by disability. The local Nutmeg Chapter is a faith-based friendship support group that hosts free events bi-monthly on Saturdays in Northford, CT. Each event typically includes arts and crafts, games, lunch, music and worship, prayer and an encouraging faith-based lesson. The events are geared towards fostering community among individuals of all ages, families and their support systems. Regional summer get away. disability ministry counseling and training, and Disability Friendly Church Certification are also offered through Special Touch Ministry. Phone: 860.346.4138 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.specialtouch.org FB group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/STNutmegChapter/ |
Local Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 241 Northford, CT 06472 Local Meeting Address: Hope Hall Hope Christian Church 112 Montowese Ave North Haven, CT |