- Access Christian Church might look a little bit different than a “typical church”. That’s because we want to make church accessible to everyone, including those with special needs. We don’t have a special needs ministry because our entire ministry is designed for those with special needs to be included. Our goal is to provide Access to people with special needs in everything we already do.
- Access to the Gospel: We believe everyone should hear the good news of Jesus Christ. During our service you will see that we have different types of alternative seating, movement areas, in service, sensory rooms, family style seating, sensory bags and tools, and of course we don’t expect you to sit quietly and not move during service… that would be really tough! Need to move around? Feel free! Are you worried that you can’t be silent during the message? No worries! Our service is very conversational, and we are just so excited that you are with us, don’t worry about being quiet, or having to act a certain way, that is exhausting. We want to meet you right where you are!
- Access to worship: We know that sometimes the loud noises in worship, or the different lights can be a sensory overload! Our worship is an unplugged worship, with vocals, and softer instruments like the keyboard. We sing modern worship songs, without the plugged in worship. We also send out our music to families so their family members know what to expect. We try to use consistent songs in the same order, so everyone has the opportunity to worship God!
- Access to Community: We believe that it is important as Christians to live life together. We understand that sometimes it feels like you are all by yourself, but we want you to know that we care about you and want to live life with you! We have our connect time before service throughout the year. This is a time to get to know other families, and build relationships.
- Access to Serving: As Christians we are not called just to learn about God, we are called to serve him by serving others. We are focused on providing accommodations to allow for people with special needs to use their talents and gifts to serve God! You will notice people with special needs serving throughout our church and community, and we invite you to do the same! We encourage everyone to use their unique, God given talents to serve him!