Encouraging spiritual inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Worship the last Sunday of every month
at 4:00 PM
Mission
The Rejoicing Spirits ministry reaches out to enrich the spiritual lives of individuals with developmental disabilities along with their families, friends and other supportive community members. God’s message of love is shared through a meaningful and adapted Christian worship service and fellowship time. Individuals are free to be themselves while actively participating as contributing members in an inclusive faith community. The ministry shares the Rejoicing Spirits model of religious inclusion with disability and faith-based organizations.
Worship services include lots of music and joyous singing, along with brief, meaningful messages. Especially important is that it’s a shush-free environment. Through a Rejoicing Spirits Ministry, congregations become aware, educated and accepting of individuals with developmental disabilities. Attitudinal barriers are removed allowing us to truly be one body united together in Christ.
A foundation of the ministry is 1 Corinthians 12:25, “So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.” A priority is to overlook each other’s differences and value all people as one body. The service is a great example of overcoming prejudice and creating unity.
So many reasons to come:
Lots of music and joyous singing
Brief, meaningful messages
Be yourself, we have a “no shushing” policy
Many ways to serve & participate
Love-filled community
Fellowship opportunities
Community potluck supper follows the service
Wheelchair accessibility
Everyone in the community is welcome!
Hosted at Peace Lutheran Church
107 Concord Road Wayland, MA 01778
© Rejoicing Spirits Ministry, March 2009
Susan Lindberg Haley diaconal minister
