A Unique Worship & Fellowship Gathering
Canton Rejoicing Spirits is a unique shush-free worship gathering that celebrated its first service at Trinity on April 26, 2018, welcoming all people (with disabilities and without) to praise God together! Disability does not define anyone. Being a beloved child of God is what defines everyone.
Join us for our next gathering in early August, following KARE Camp in Canton.
Click the headings below to subscribe to the Canton Rejoicing Spirits email list, or to learn more about Rejoicing Spirits and the Shush-Free Worship experience!
Join us for our next gathering in early August, following KARE Camp in Canton.
Click the headings below to subscribe to the Canton Rejoicing Spirits email list, or to learn more about Rejoicing Spirits and the Shush-Free Worship experience!
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About Rejoicing Spirits
Rejoicing Spirits grew out of the work of MOSAIC, an offshoot of our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that provides services to to people with intellectual disabilities, and it was founded on the belief that all people should have the opportunity to explore faith and spirituality.
Unfortunately, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often overlooked when it comes to inclusion and leadership in our faith communities. Most churches have done significant work in adapting buildings to accommodate physical needs, but unseen barriers often prevent people with disabilities from becoming active members in a faith community that they choose.
This innovative ministry works with congregations to provide a meaningful, inclusive worship service in a loving and supportive community for people with intellectual disabilities and the people who love and support them. People are free to be themselves while actively participating as contributing members in an inclusive faith community.
Unfortunately, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often overlooked when it comes to inclusion and leadership in our faith communities. Most churches have done significant work in adapting buildings to accommodate physical needs, but unseen barriers often prevent people with disabilities from becoming active members in a faith community that they choose.
This innovative ministry works with congregations to provide a meaningful, inclusive worship service in a loving and supportive community for people with intellectual disabilities and the people who love and support them. People are free to be themselves while actively participating as contributing members in an inclusive faith community.
Shush-Free Worship
Rejoicing Spirits worship services include lots of music and joyous singing, along with brief, meaningful messages and/or activities. All are invited to come as they are: people are encouraged to be themselves without fear of being "shushed." There are lots of opportunities to serve, lead, learn, and participate.
The Rejoicing Spirits worship service can meet people's needs in various ways:
The Rejoicing Spirits worship service can meet people's needs in various ways:
- Serves as a stepping stone for those wanting to take the first step into a faith community.
- Offers complementary worship and fellowship opportunities for those who already belong to a faith community.
- Provides an inclusive faith community that may fully meet their current needs and desires.
