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We want to help you connect with congregations that are committed to welcoming those affected by disability. The congregations listed here strive to serve those affected by disability who seek a faith community that provides worship, educational, discipleship and leadership opportunities.
 
Covenant Presbyterian Church
2143 North Ballas Road
Town and Country, MO 63131: Phone 314-432-8700
Contact: DeAnn Harris

Inclusive Sunday School
Two Sunday evenings a month - Bible lesson, craft, singing and a time of prayer with Down Syndrome adults.
Emphasis: Hearing impaired, developmental disabilities, blind.
Accessibility: Parking, elevators, and restrooms.

Gateway Christian Church
1951 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131: Phone 314-821-2156
Contact: Scott Hall
http://www.gccstl.org

"Wonderfully Made"
Inclusive Sunday School with a shadow.
Deaf interpretaion at the 10:30am worship service.
Emphasis: Deaf, learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.
Accessibility: Parking, elevators, parking, listening systems, and more.

Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church (PCA)
1230 Big Bend Road
Ballwin, MO 63021: Phone 636-861-1870
Contact: Robin Mourey

Inclusive Sunday School

First Evangelical Free Church
1375 Carman Road
Ballwin, MO 63021: Phone 636-227-0125
Contact: Karen Woolsey

Inclusive Sunday School (nursery through 6th grade) using a "shadowing program" that pairs trained "friends" with children who have special needs

Manchester United Methodist Church
129 Woodsmill Road
Manchester, MO 63011: Phone 636-394-7506, TDD/TTY 636-394-8553
Contact: Kay Stiles
www.manchesterumc.org

Inclusive Sunday School using a "shadowing program" that pairs trained volunteers with children who have special needs Interpreter for the deaf provided at worship service. "Friendship Class" for adults with cognitive impairment meets every Sunday during education hour. Congregation supports "Manchester Center" (on church's campus) that hosts a day program for adults with cognitive impairment.

King of Kings Lutheran Church (LCMS)
13765 Olive Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO 63017-2601: Phone 314-469-2224
www.kokstl.org

Inclusive Sunday School

Chesterfield Presbyterian Church (PCA)
15037 Clayton Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017: Phone 636-394-3337

"Friendship Ministries" program for adults with cognitive impairment

Living Word United Methodist Church
17315 Manchester Road
Wildwood, MO 63038: Phone 636-821-2800
Contact: Jody Lohse or Berta Carpenter
www.Livingwordumc.org

Deaf interpretation at the 9:15am worship service.
Emphasis: None at this time, "will do our best to accomodate any need".
Accessibility: Parking, elevators, restrooms, listening systems and more.

Zion Lutheran Church
123 Carson Road
Ferguson, MO 63135: Phone 314-522-0100

Worship, educational and fellowship facilities are wheelchair accessible

St. Paul's Evangelical Church
9801 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141: Phone 314-993-0015

Worship, educational and fellowship facilities are wheelchair accessible

Our Savior Lutheran Church (LCMS)
2800 West Elm Street
St. Charles, MO 63301-4618: Phone 314-947-8010

A "Partner Congregation" with Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services

Risen Lord Community Church
1402 South First Capitol Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303: Phone 636-916-1200
Contact: Sandra or Meredith Hon 
www.risenlordstl.org

Sunday School class for kids with disablities.
Support group - "Fellowship of Extrodinary People", meets once a month on a Saturday night for worship, dinner, activities for the kids, and time for parent interaction and pray.
Emphisis: Physically Disabled, Developmental Disabilities, and Autism.
Accessibility: Parking, elevators, and restrooms.

Twin Rivers Worship Center (Church of God)
10575 Tesson Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63123: Phone 314-729-0704 
Contact: Denny and Nita Marlow
www.trwc.com

Interpreter for the deaf provided at worship service.

First Baptist Church of Arnold
2012 Missouri State Road
Arnold, MO 63010: Phone 636-296-7729

Monthly gatherings for persons who are deaf.  The deaf ministry also includes Sunday school class during the B service and an interpreter for the C worship service.  We also have Sunday school classes for children with special needs up through high school.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church (ELCA)
3600 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109: Phone 314-352-8050

Worship and educational facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Concordia Lutheran Church (LCMS)
7291 Sarah Strreet
Maplewood, MO 63143: Phone 314-647-1215
Contact: Rev. Lew Ensor

Monthly gatherings for persons who are blind or visually impaired. This is an "Outreach Center" under the guidance of the Lutheran Blind Mission.

Concordia Lutheran Church (LCMS)
505 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122-5925: Phone 314-822-7772

A "Partner Congregation" with Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services

Christ Lutheran Church

#1 Selma
Webster Groves, MO  63119
Contact: Mark Lewis - 314-422-9202
www.christwg.org

Emphasis: Hearing impaired, physiclly disabled, and developmental disabilities
Accessibility: Parking, restrooms, elevators, large print material, including large print bulletins for service.

First Baptist Church Maryville
P.O. Box 309
Maryville, IL 62062: Phone 618-667-8225
Contact: Lori Waltman
http://www.fbmaryville.org

Sunday School has a special room of their own and shadows program.

Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA)
6606 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62223: Phone 618-397-4989
Contact: Diane and Carol Maertens, Loretta Garing

Worship, educational and fellowship facilities are wheelchair accessible

Cornerstone Christian Church
775 North Green Mlunt Road
Shiloh, IL  62221: Phone 618-239-9710
Contact: Cathy Wright
http://www.cornerstoneshiloh.org

Sunday School class for elementary age children.
Down Syndrome support group.
Emphasis: Children with Autism or Dwon Syndrom and their families.
Accessibility: Parking, restrooms, listening systems, and more. 

Shiloh United Methodist Church

210 South Main Street
Shiloh, IL  62269
Contact: Jami Bossart - 618-977-4008
www.shiloh-umc.org

Supported Playgroup - currently training new volunteers. Come and join us!
Emphasis: Developmental disabilities and Autism
Accessibility: Playground for kids with disabilities, parking, restooms, and elevators.

First Baptist Church
1111 E. U.S. Hwy 50
O'Fallon, IL  62269
Contact: Tom Dawson - 618-632-6223

Sunday School for adults with special needs and disabilities.
Emphasis: Learning, physically, and developmental disabilties, mental illness.
Accessibility: Parking, restrooms, elevators, and bus/van transportation is available. 

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