Join us for a festive evening as we celebrate Christmas with a Party and Respite Event! Friday, December 6th, 6PM-8PM, hosted at VCC. Parents, Family, and Friends will enjoy a Christmas Party with dinner, music, and other festive elements. Meanwhile, downstairs, the party continues with guests with Disabilities/Neurodivergence and Neurotypical Siblings at a fun Respite event with lots of Christmas activities that will spread the joy of Jesus! Aides/1:1 Helpers will be assigned to ensure the best possible experience.
It's not too early to make Christmas plans! Sign up to attend or volunteer today.

Friendship Class is branching off! For teens and young adults who would like to study God’s truth a bit deeper, and stay in our adaptive environment, we’re planning to launch Alpha Youth!

Alpha is a series of group conversations done worldwide for people with all backgrounds and ways of learning that explores the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly environment.

If you’d like to join as a leader for this chance to disciple neurodivergent youth, reach out to Lilian today.

DM Parent Group

Parent Group Meetup gives parents impacted by disability / neurodivergence a chance to build community, share resources, pray, and encourage one another.

Every third Sunday of the month, join us 12:30PM-2PM, for this special time. Informal respite is provided in the DM Classroom and Parents meet in the upstairs Fireside Room, next to the elevator.

Our next meetups are:
- October 20
- November 17
- December 22

RSVP for each date you're interested in so that we have a count for lunch. 
Please bring a lunch for your kids if they're staying to hang out with Lilian. You're welcome to label and store lunches in the fridge in VCC's main kitchen.

FRIENDSHIP CLASS

Disability Ministry's Friendship Class meets during both Sunday services at VCC. We offer an adaptive, all-abilities class for friends who may need extra support to flourish at church. We do a Bible lesson, musical worship, and other activities. If you'd like to join our teaching team, or if you have someone in your life who might benefit, reach out to Lilian today.

FRIDAY FRIENDS

Adults with disabilities and their friends or family members meet for a meal, a Bible lesson, and craft. Most importantly, Friday Friends is about community through God's love.

Upcoming Gatherings:

9.13, 10.11, 11.11

Please reach out to Lilian, if you'd like more information.

RESPITE EVENTS

We offer Respite events to families impacted by disability throughout the year. Respite allows parents a few hours to recharge and reconnect with one another. These events are free for all ages and open to the public. Check back for more details of upcoming events, which are also announced in The Weekly and on social media.

All of our wonderful volunteers can attest to the rich and unique blessing of serving those with disabilities and their families. Whether it is on Sunday mornings, Friday Friends, or at a Respite event, we would love to train you to thrive as a servant of Christ in this crucial ministry.

Lilian Jewell
Disability Ministry Director