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Member Organizations
The Arc of Chester County
(www.arcofchestercounty.org)
For more than 55 years, The Arc of Chester County has had a solid reputation of being a premiere provider of programs and services for people with disabilities in Chester County. The Arc has been at the forefront of public policy, fighting for the rights and abilities of individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive disabilities -especially for those with mental retardation. Tel: 610.696.8090
Chester County Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation
and Early Intervention
(dsf.chesco.org/mhmr/site/default.asp)
The Chester County Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation administers publicly funded services in the areas of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Early Intervention. Guided by compassion, respect, and a commitment to consumer choice, we are dedicated to providing services and supports which help people lead quality lives. Tel: 610.344.6265
Rejoicing Spirits
(www.rejoicingspirits.org)
Rejoicing Spirits, a national outreach ministry dedicated to including individuals with developmental disabilities and their families/caregivers, was founded in October of 2003 in Chester County. The response from the community to the Rejoicing Spirits inclusive, adapted worship and fellowship model was extremely positive, affirming the need to advocate for spiritual inclusion of all people.
Worship services typically include lots of music and joyous singing, along with brief, meaningful messages. Especially important is that it's a shush-free environment. Through a Rejoicing Spirits Ministry, congregations become aware, educated and accepting of individuals with developmental disabilities. Attitudinal barriers are removed allowing us to truly be one body united together in Christ.
The foundation of the ministry is rooted in 1 Corinthians 12:25, "So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other." A priority is to overlook each other's differences and instead value all people as one body. The service is a great example of overcoming prejudice and instead creating unity. Email: info@rejoicingspirits.org
Rejoicing Spirits Host Sites in Pennsylvania
Contact: info@rejoicingspirits.org
Calvary Lutheran Church
730 South New Street, West Chester, PA 19382
610-696-2475
www.clcwc.org/rejoicing_spirits
Worship held the 3rd Sunday each month 4:00 PM
Christ Lutheran Church
700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075
215-886-4612
http://www.christs-oreland.org/
Worship held the 2nd Sunday each month 4:00 PM
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
69 West Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964
215-723-7514
www.elc-godwithus.org/outreach/rejoicingspirit.html
Worship held the 2nd Sunday each month 4:00 PM
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit
3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, PA 18049
www.holyspirit-emmaus.org
Worship held the 2nd Sunday each month at 2:30 PM
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Reformation Lutheran Church
102 West Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063
610-891-0600
www.reformationmedia.org/
Worship held the 2nd Sunday each month 4:00 PM.
St. James Lutheran Church
1101 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-2810
www.stjamespottstown.org
Worship held the 2nd Wednesday each month 7:00 PM
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (National Office & model site)
104 S. Village Avenue, Exton, PA 19341
610-363-6264
www.rejoicingspirits.org
Worship held the 2nd Sunday each month 4:00 PM.
Trinity Lutheran Church
5300 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-848-8150
Worship held the 2nd Saturday each month 4:00 PM
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