Right now we are in our very EARLY STAGES and are not running YET.  But we are looking to get in contact with you if you are:

-a person with a cognitive or intellectual disability, or their family/friend/caregiver, who would be interested in PARTICIPATING

-a church or organization who would be interested in PARTNERING

-a VOLUNTEER!!!

Email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if this is you!!  

-Misha van Thienen

Are you an ADULT with a COGNITIVE or INTELLECTUAL disability?

Do you:  

-want to find out
who God is?

-want to explore
how to pray?

-want a deeper
relationship with God?

-want to learn
more about yourself?

 

In Church, it can often feel like there is only one path to God, or only one way to do things. 

Sometimes that path can seem like it's a little too hard, especially when you live with a disability. 

Christians talk a lot about Spiritual Disciplines like prayer, bible reading, and service but it can seem impossible to do those things when you're "different". 

At least it seemed like it for me.

 

A disabled person enjoys a day hiking with friends... nothing wrong with being pushed or even carried along the way!

But God doesn't care how you come to Him... if you need to take a path that is just for you and a little different than how others do it, that's okay - as long as the end goal is Jesus Christ. If you need help, even if you need friends, family, and other supports to carry you the whole way, that's okay too!!  God wants you to come to Him, to pray, know His Word and serve Him. Let's find a way for you to do those things using your amazing abilities and unique needs!!

 

We want to give you a chance to:

-explore what it means to come to God in prayer through various hands-on exercises

-explore what your needs are, how they make your road unique, and how you may need support

-work with a Spiritual Buddy to walk this road with you

-HAVE FUN doing these things and MAKE FRIENDS too!

 

...how would YOU want to get there?

We will have the support and resources of these wonderful organizations:

24-7 Prayer originated in the UK and facilitates prayer rooms around the world.  Having a connection with them will provide us with prayer and support, a variety of resources, and even things like training opportunities for our leaders.  

Prayer Spaces in Schools started in the UK but now is in several countries including the US.  They offer temporary prayer rooms for public schools, and have great resources for prayer.  These include activities with sensory and tactile experiences, outdoor activities, the use of sound, and so much more.