Special Needs Ministry
We support and encourage the inclusion of people with disabilities and special needs in the life and work of the church, including worship services, Sunday School for children & youth, Wednesday Connection for adults, and special events for families affected by disability.
Our goal is to reach out to people on an individual basis, striving to work with each person and his or her family/caregivers to find the best fit for both growing in faith and for exercising spiritual gifts.
Ways to Get Support
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One-on-one buddies are available for children and students with disabilities in each Sunday school classroom. If you would like a buddy for your child, please contact our team.
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His Works is a class for adults with cognitive disabilities. The group meets on Wednesdays at 6:50pm September–May. If you would like more information about this class, please contact our team!
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Our team offers individuals help with personal direction and counsel for assimilation into The North Church.
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A respite event is an evening of fun with games, a craft and a lesson for children and adults with disabilities and their siblings while parents take some time away to connect or have a night free from caring for their children.
Serve
Is serving with individuals with special needs close to your heart? We would love to talk with you more about opportunities we have within this ministry at The North Church! For more information, contact us below.
Our Commitment to Protecting Our Students
Our ambition as a church is to “tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done” (Psalm 78:4). We desire our church to be a place of safety and blessing for students (birth to age 18), where they can grow, form friendships, and learn to experience and share the love of Christ. Yet in a fallen world we cannot assume that “inside” the church is safe. Therefore, we must protect our children—in every aspect of our life together—from threats like false doctrine as well as harm and abuse. While we cannot guarantee that harm will never happen to students at The North Church, we are committed to taking reasonable steps to reduce risk and protect them. Our desire is to cultivate a culture not of fear, but one that is proactive and protective, prioritizing our students’ wellbeing. You can learn more below about the ways our leadership seeks to safeguard our students and find ways that you can join us in this important work.
Questions? We would love to help!
Leadership
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Claire Olson
Special Needs Ministry Coordinator