A Unique Worship & Fellowship Gathering
Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry which has grown since 2003 to include over 50 participating sites around the US, provides a space for people of all abilities to explore faith together. Trinity Lutheran Church is the newest site in the Rejoicing Spirits network, with our first official service happening on September 15 at 3:30pm! We thank our friends from MOSAIC’s day hubs in Canton, Macomb, and Bushnell for their help in bringing this ministry to the whole community!
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Rejoicing Spirits Is...
- Inclusive - Services engage both people with disabilities and people without disabilities, as well as families and caregivers
- Shush-Free - We go with the flow, and no one is shushed
- Fun - Services have lots of music, activities, and crafts
- A Stepping Stone - If you want to take the first step into a faith community
- Extra Worship & Fellowship - If you already belong to a 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.
Rejoicing Spirits History & Background
Rejoicing Spirits grew out of the work of MOSAIC, an offshoot of our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that provides services for people with intellectual and developmental 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.
