Special Needs
Christ-Centered Community–Sharing Life and Faith with Our Special Needs Families
For our friends and neighbors with special needs (and their families)... you belong here
Not only are our friends and neighbors with special needs welcome at Christ Presbyterian Church, they are also among the greatest treasures God has given to us! We are here to encourage, help, and "learn the Kingdom of God" from our special friends. In turn, our hope is that they and their families will experience a kind of presence, support, and encouragement that overcomes isolation and creates belonging.
Kids with Special Needs
If your child needs assistance on a Sunday morning, please let us know in advance. We want to create a personalized engagement plan to serve each of our special friends. For more information or to connect about an engagement plan, please contact us.
Sundays
Sunday Worship:
At Christ Presbyterian Church, we provide hands-on, personal assistance during Sunday worship and Sunday morning classes for kids with special needs. In most cases, a support buddy is assigned to provide an accessible, inclusive experience of worship, spiritual development, and community.
Inspirations Jr. Sunday School Group:
During the 10:30 a.m. Sunday School hour, we also offer fellowship, relationship building, and prayer with modified methods specific to our friends with special needs.
Special Events
Special Saturday:
Special Saturday is an uplifting, monthly time of Bible stories, music, crafts, and more for kids with special needs and their siblings. Our hope is that it will also provide parents with a meaningful, morning respite.
Special Saturday Vision Video | Upcoming Events
Very Special Bible School (VsBS):
Every summer, we host a Vacation Bible School specific to our friends with special needs and their siblings. Discover More
Summer Dance:
Our Summer Dance is an annual, super-fun evening where our families with chidren and adults with special needs get a chance to fellowship, eat, and dance the night away. Learn more.
Sunday Worship:
Our adult friends with special needs typically attend our Worship services, sometimes with support buddies. Many of our special friends also serve on our hospitality and communion teams.
Inspirations Sunday School Group:
During the 10:30 a.m. Sunday School hour, our adult friends with special needs are led in a time for a Bible lesson, fellowship, relationship building, and prayer.
*The Inspirations Learning Group is also provided on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. via zoom.
Special Events
The Ascent:
The Ascent is a Sunday evening, bi-monthly gathering for adults with special needs to have a place for community, growth in their faith, service, worship, and fellowship. Upcoming Events
Support
Parent Support Group
The Special Needs Caregiver Support Group consists of moms and dads who share in the joys and challenges of serving children with learning differences and special needs. Our mission is to provide fellowship, support, and shared resources to families, in an effort to live and love intentionally through Christ. We have a monthly gathering on Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Room 113 in the CPA Veritas Hall – grab coffee from the church lobby and we'll provide snacks and conversation. Learn more.
Our Staff Team
Our staff at Old Hickory Blvd partners with an amazing team of volunteers as well as health, social work, and educational professionals to provide support for our friends with special needs, as well as their caregivers and loves ones.
Meet the Special Needs Ministry Team
Gigi Sanders
Director of Special Needs Ministry
Anne Holland Clinton
Special Needs Coordinator
Sarah Portillo
Special Needs Event Coordinator
Serve in Special Needs Ministry
Our Special Needs Volunteers are the best! We would love you to join our team to encourage our friends with special needs. There are many opportunities to serve, one of which may be the perfect fit for you!