Canyon Springs Kid’s Crew Ministry
Collaborate with parents to come up with individualized plans for their children with special needs. Call ahead to determine the best services needed. Thurgood Marshall Middle School (meeting place)
Chabad of Poway
Inclusive synagogue that hosts the Friendship Circle.
Emmanuel Faith Community Church
Special needs ministry including a cool down room, buddy program, special needs classroom and separate family room with live feed of church services
Faith Presbyterian Church
Worship service and church experience adapted to meet the needs of older teens and adults with intellectual disabilities.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Teaches children to value the beliefs and practices of the world’s religions and to become socially responsible citizens aware of the needs of others. Inclusive preschool education also.
Maranatha Chapel Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry for families with special needs.
New Venture Christian Fellowship
Exceptional Kids Program structured for children on the Autism Spectrum ages 2–12, this team is trained to help meet the needs of children and families with attention to sensory needs including use of PECS system, modifying texts and visual presentations.
North Coast Church – Vista
Children with disabilities are placed in an age or developmentally appropriate mainstream classroom with a volunteer during the church service. The 11 am Sunday service features a specialized curriculum and separate classrooms for a more individualized focus (ages 4 and up).
Open Hearts Ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Monthly support group for caregivers, ecumenical scripture study and OpenHeARTs, a monthly art social. Annual White Mass spotlights inclusion and sensory-friendly Christmas liturgy for special needs families.
Parkside Community Church Special Needs Ministry
Classes taught by special educator in a fully inclusive setting during church services
Rejoicing Spirits Non-Shush Ministry
Inclusive, accepting worship service adapted to engage people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Calvary Lutheran Church
Skyline Church
A nurturing ministry for children with special needs during Sunday worship services. Individualized attention is based on need during music, crafts and spiritual guidance.
The Rock Church, Miracle 139
One to one and 2:1 ratios for 10 am and 12 pm worship services provided by occupational, physical, music, speech language pathologists and volunteers. Specialized curriculum and a host of community opportunities.
You’re Invited Church Clubs
In-person and online church clubs designed to support people with intellectual challenges to worship and have fun alongside typical peers. Works to educate established churches on how to bring a more enriching and inclusive church-family experience to their congregation.