Religious Services for Persons With Disabilities
We have become aware of several spiritual opportunities specifically geared toward persons with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Clients and their family members may be interested in exploring these or other similar programs.
Rejoicing Spirits:
Host location: St. Luke Lutheran Church, Devon, PA
Date and Time: Fourth Sunday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
Brief Description: Christian worship service adapted to the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities; includes music, singing and brief meaningful messages in a relaxed environment.
Contact person: Pastor Sue Ericsson - serricsson@saintlukedevon.org
Handicapped Encounter with Christ (HEC)
Host: Villanova Campus Ministry, Villanova, PA
Date and Time: varies
Brief Description: Retreat experience offering people with physical disabilities an opportunity to come together in community to pray, reflect and celebrate their life with God.
Contact person: Margie Kernicky - margie.kernicy@villanova.edu
Gam Yahad
Host: Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Philadelphia, PA
Date and Time: varies
Brief Descripton: 4 annual holiday celebrations in a synagogue setting for Jewish adults with special needs and their family members.
Contact person: Lisa Ney, MSW, Special Needs Coordinator
phone: 267-256-2269; lney@jfcsphilly.org
or www.jfcsphilly.org
phone: 1.866.JFCS.NOW
If anyone is aware of a similar group and would like us to include it on our website, please email Lynne Spangler at lspangler@mcandrewslaw.com. |