What is Rejoicing Spirits

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A Place for People With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and All the People
that Love Them

We have You in
Mind Accessibility

Our worship space is all on one level with no step-up barriers

  • There is an awning to drive up to unload (it unfortunately does not cover the car or van)

  • The walk or roll-up from the parking lot to the worship space is flat

  • Handrails in the restrooms are secure

  • Both restrooms are wheelchair accessible with one being scooter accessible

It’s okay if you need to move around 

It’s okay if you need to be alone for a while.  

It’s okay if you need to make sounds.

There won’t be any shushing and a seat is a place to sit when YOU need it. 

(It is also our desire to provide floor/bean bag seating.)

Sensory Challenges

We don’t all take in things the same way.  For some, certain sensory inputs can be overwhelming.  Some problematic sensory issues are:

  • hypersensitivity to sounds

  • hypersensitivity to textures

  • hypersensitivity to certain types of light

  • hypersensitivity to certain frequencies or wavelengths

  • Being very uncomfortable sitting still

 

Sometimes people with these issues might need to get away or tune-out or even better, have environments that take into account their needs.

We are committed to addressing and eliminating all barriers to full participation in this faith community and advocating for barrier elimination throughout the broader community and world.  We are dedicated to reflecting the diversity and breadth of the kingdom of God.

Our goal is to provide an environment that is adaptable to the needs of the people that make up our community.  We are all called to understanding and service.  We are all called to consider our neighbor, affirm them, support and advocate for them.  The 8th commandment says that, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”  Martin Luther explained this in a very positive way, not only saying what we shouldn’t be doing, but also what we should be doing.  He wrote, “What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.”  Our neighbor may have needs or behaviors that we don’t always understand, but we must always keep in mind that they are “fellow children of God and inheritors with us in the Kingdom of God” and maintain an attitude of love, acceptance and welcome to all people.

Our Goal