able::life is our special needs ministry serving children, teenagers, and young adults up to age 30. able::life provides safe and loving environments where individuals can experience God’s love in their own unique way.

Currently, all of our ministries are held on Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.

• Experience – Our service time is very unique because of our high level of flexibility and one-on-one teaching of Bible stories. Our activities are able to be tailored to each individual’s needs, abilities, and interests. Every service we have a time of Bible teaching and activities.
• Buddies – Ministry partners are paired with able::life participants so they are able to attend a worship service in a kid::life or student::life environment. Buddies are paired by the Director with the consent of the parent and availability of ministry partners.

The able::life classroom is in Room 305 & 306 in the kid::life wing. Room 305 is designed to provide fun activities that give sensory support. It is strategically lit to provide a soothing and calm atmosphere with a swing, sensory bins, quiet space, and many other features. Room 306 is designed for larger activities and has a more active play space. It contains a table area for teaching, as well as drums and basketball hoops. Tours of the space are available prior to Sunday worship services by contacting the Director.

All first-time participants must have a parent or guardian preregister them by Friday at noon to participate on Sunday. This helps the ministry partner team and Director prepare the classroom and the Bible lesson to provide the family and participant with the best experience possible.

All activities are facilitated by our trained ministry partners, who have been selected because of their hearts of compassion and skills in working in this unique ministry.

Commitment – Our team members and buddies serve weekly or twice/month at the 9:30 AM service, arriving 20 minutes prior to their volunteer hour.

Helpful Skills – Medical and educational experience is valuable but not required to serve in able::life. To serve, please complete and submit this form or contact Cassie Stroman at cstroman@lwccyork.com.