NEWPORT NEWS FAITH COMMUNITIES
Baptist
First Baptist Church, Newport News
12716 Warwick Blvd. NN, 23606
Office Phone: 757-930-0911
Contact: Susie Webb, Director of Preschool and Children's Ministries, 757-930-0911x250
swebb@fbcnn.org
Through our JELLO (Jesus' Exceptional Little Ones) Class, we minister to children and teens with disabilities on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights through exciting Bible study and engaging activities.
Catholic
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
100 Harpersville Road, NN, 23601
Office Phone: 757-595-0385
Contacts: Christa Blomstrom, Coordinator of Christian Formation, 757-595-0385x119
cblomstrom@olmc.org
The "Inclusive Ministries "at OLMC seeks to:
*Welcome persons with disabilities and their families into the life of the parish;
*Invite persons with disabilities to participate in liturgical, spiritual and social life;
*Raise awareness about the needs and gifts of people with disabilities;
*Work to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers; Support the Parish Advocacy Program.
The "All Access" Program for children and adults with cognitive disabilities and their families meets every other month on a Thursday. They begin with a prayer experience and then share a meal and conversation.