Special Needs Ministry
Special Needs Ministry
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At Waterfront Church

We believe all people deserve to know God’s love. Our special needs ministry exists to nurture and support students with physical and intellectual disabilities by encouraging them in the gospel, teaching them to worship God, and loving them unconditionally. We do this all while also supporting and encouraging their families through participation in the church body. If your child has a special need, please reach out to Lauren Pagett (lauren@waterfrontchurchdc.com) and let us know how we can best welcome you.

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At Waterfront Church

We believe all people deserve to know God’s love. Our special needs ministry exists to nurture and support students with physical and intellectual disabilities by encouraging them in the gospel, teaching them to worship God, and loving them unconditionally. We do this all while also supporting and encouraging their families through participation in the church body. If your child has a special need, please reach out to Lauren Pagett (lauren@waterfrontchurchdc.com) and let us know how we can best welcome you.

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OUR PROGRAMS

OUR PROGRAMS

JACKS

JACKS, or Jesus Activities Created for Kids with Special needs, is uniquely designed by Waterfront Church to share the love of Jesus with children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Kindergarten through fifth grade. At JACKS, students can experience differentiated activities tailored to their needs to help them learn about and create a relationship with Jesus. JACKS will meet the first Wednesday night of each month at 6:30 in our Youth and Kids’ space located at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE. JACKS is a space for students and their families to find encouragement, community, and hope.

Capernaum

Capernaum is an opportunity for teens and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to know God. Here at Waterfront Church, Antioch meets every Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 in our Youth and Kids’ Space located at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE. When we meet, students can expect to make new friends, play games, eat snacks, sing, and hear a God-centered message.

Night to Shine

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On February 7, 2020, Night to Shine celebrated its sixth anniversary! On one night, 721 churches from around the world came together to host Night to Shine for approximately 115,000 honored guests through the support of 215,000 volunteers!

Night to Shine celebrates the uniqueness of each individual guest by providing an unforgettable night where they are welcomed, valued and loved!

To learn more, visit nighttoshinedc.com.

JACKS

JACKS, or Jesus Activities Created for Kids with Special needs, is uniquely designed by Waterfront Church to share the love of Jesus with children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Kindergarten through fifth grade. At JACKS, students can experience differentiated activities tailored to their needs to help them learn about and create a relationship with Jesus. JACKS will meet the first Wednesday night of each month at 6:30 in our Youth and Kids’ space located at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE. JACKS is a space for students and their families to find encouragement, community, and hope.

Capernaum

Capernaum is an opportunity for teens and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to know God. Here at Waterfront Church, Antioch meets every Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 in our Youth and Kids’ Space located at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE. When we meet, students can expect to make new friends, play games, eat snacks, sing, and hear a God-centered message.

Capernaum

Capernaum is an opportunity for teens and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to know God. Here at Waterfront Church, Antioch meets every Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 in our Youth and Kids’ Space located at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE. When we meet, students can expect to make new friends, play games, eat snacks, sing, and hear a God-centered message.

Night to Shine

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On February 7, 2020, Night to Shine celebrated its sixth anniversary! On one night, 721 churches from around the world came together to host Night to Shine for approximately 115,000 honored guests through the support of 215,000 volunteers!

Night to Shine celebrates the uniqueness of each individual guest by providing an unforgettable night where they are welcomed, valued and loved!

To learn more, visit nighttoshinedc.com.

At Waterfront Church

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On February 7, 2020, Night to Shine celebrated its sixth anniversary! On one night, 721 churches from around the world came together to host Night to Shine for approximately 115,000 honored guests through the support of 215,000 volunteers!

Night to Shine celebrates the uniqueness of each individual guest by providing an unforgettable night where they are welcomed, valued and loved!

To learn more, visit nighttoshinedc.com.