Accessible Churches

Listings are by State.

Arizona:

St. Matthew United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. David (Dave) Alberts, Senior Pastor
Rev. Diana Williams, Associate Pastor Deaf Ministries
2540 W Baseline Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202
(805) 526-6231
www.stmatthewmesa.org/
Email:diana@stmatthewmesa.org or native.signer.pastor@cox.net

Sign Language Interpretation. All Sunday morning services have a Sign language interpreter and FM assisted listening devices are available at all services in the Sanctuary. Large-print bulletins are also available at all services. All other classes and events of the church have sign language interpreters. Deaf people are active in the life of the church and in serving the church and the deaf community.

Deaf Bible Study. Seasonal short studies. Our Deaf Bible Study is facilitated by Pastor Diana Williams. It is planned for deaf people and is conducted in ASL, voice, pantomime, power point, slide show and other ways. We just finished "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations."

Deaf Ministries Worship Services. Seasonal - dates and times announced and publicized. Deaf Ministries worship services are ecumenical and created to be accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing people and are voiced as hearing people. The service is conducted in sign language and voice, with words simultaneously displayed on screen. The next one is November 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Sign Language Class (ASL). Seasonal - dates and times to be announced to all inquirers. Our Sign Language class is structured to accommodate both hearing impaired people and hearing people, especially those who find no access at community colleges. It aims to teach conversational signing and to inform about living with hearing impairment. Children are welcome with an adult.

The Hands of Joy Sign Language Choir. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. The Hands of Joy is an ecumenical ASL choir that presents by invitation around the Valley and state, and sometimes out-of-state. The choir presents about thirty concerts a year. Visitors to rehearsals are warmly welcomed. This choir began in 1985. It\'s 25th Anniversary (and 25th annual Christmas concert) will be December 20, 2009.

The Hands of Praise Youth Sign Language Choir. Mondays 6:00 PM in Rooms D23-24. Hands of Praise is for beginning signers who are children and youth. The members learn sign language and performance skills in a fun environment, presenting in worship services and at other church events.

St. Matthew Sign Language Club - Ongoing Service Organization. Meets as Needed. Our Sign Language Club works continuously to provide outreach services, to supply information and referral services, to hold celebrations, to present educational events, and to visit with deaf people in hospitals, care centers, places of confinement, and private homes.


California:

Simi Valley United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. R. Lewis Fry
2394 Erringer Road
Simi Valley, California 93065
(805) 526-6231
www.simivalleychurch.com

Sign Language for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is available during most 9 a.m. services. We also offer large print Orders of Worship and have special hearing devices.


Florida:

Conway United Methodist Church

Rev. Randy Strickland
3401 S Conway Rd
Orlando, Florida 32812-7699
(407) 277-5010
www.conwayumc.org
E-mail: office@conwayumc.org

The Church is entirely looped – t coil hearing aids welcome!
8:30 – interpreted Service and Tactile signing – Traditional Service
9:45 – Sunday School for the Deaf
11:00 – interpreted Services – Contemporary Service

Just an aside – our associate pastor during communion will pass the cup to the person helping him in order to SIGN "the body and Blood of Jesus shed for you"…we think that is pretty great! Also have monthly Deaf outings in our great community or state.


Melbourne First United Methodist Church

Rev. John E. Denmark, Pastor
Rev. Melissa M. Delker, Associate Pastor
110 East New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, Florida, 32901

(321) 723-6761
www.fumc-melb.org
E-mail: fumcmelb@fumc-melb.org
8:00 a.m. Early Praise Worship
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship with Sign Interpreter Melissa Jackson.

Other Ministries:
Prayer Line #321768-6054
School 321 724-8345
Life Enrichment Center 321-768-1758
Counseling Center 321-984-2849
Sol b Madiambayan – Filipino-American Ministry - sol@fumc-melb.org
Linda Howard Special Gathering - lhoward@specialgatherings.com


Pine Castle United Methodist Church

Rev. James George, Jr. , Senior Pastor
801 Fairlane Ave
Orlando, Florida 32809-4213
(407) 438-2700
www.pinecastleumc.org
E-mil: info@pincecastleumc.org

10:00 Worship Service interpreted – Contemporary Service
Betty Ostrom – interpreter
We combine our outings with UMC's in the area and support each other since we are so close


First United Methodist Church

Rev. W. David McEntire
72 Lake Morton Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5345
(863) 686-3163
www.firstumc.org

9:30 – Contemporary Service
Becky Petrie – interpreter


Morrison United Methodist Church

Rev. John W. Harrington
1005 W Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748-4990
(352) 787-3786
www.firstumc.org

11:00 am – Traditional Service
Angie Liston – interpreter


Oklahoma:

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church

Rev. Hugh Kilgore
1301 South Boston
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
918-583-5181
www.bostonavenue.org

The Ephphatha Class is our adult Sunday School class composed of hearing-impaired adults, with the Bible taught through sign language. The Deaf Fellowship also meets for fellowship opportunities and missions once a month on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.


Tennessee:

Spring City United Methodist Church

Rev. Dale S. Wyrick
245 Church Street
Spring City Tennessee 37381
(423) 365-6324
www.springcityunitedmethodistchurch.com

Spring City UMC provides assistive listening devices for worship services.


Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church

Rev. Lloyd J. Jones
3225 Avoca Road
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
423 764-1747
www.addilynn-umc.org

We have Assistive Listening devices at Addilynn Memorial UMC


Middlesettlements United Methodist Church

Rev. Joe Black
2729 Middlesettlements Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37801
865-982-4799
www.middlesettlements.com

Middlesettlements UMC provides assisted hearing devices for our worship service at both 9:00 and 11:00. These are personal headsets.


Oakland United Methodist Church

Rev. Stephen K Yeaney
234 Trigonia Road
Greenback, Tennessee 37742
(865) 856-2710

Our congregation offers Assisted Listening devices at our worship services.


First United Methodist Church

Rev. Barry K Sarver
146 Scenic Drive
Copperhill, Tennessee 37317
(423) 496-4931
E-mail: firstumc@etcmail.com
Web Site Here

Our congregation provides personal listening systems for those who need help in hearing the service.


Texas:

First United Methodist Church

Rev. Eric Ryburn
611 W. South Street
Alvin, Texas 77511
281.331.3482
www.alvinmethodist.org

Sign Language Interpreter at 11:00 am Worship Service.


Virginia:

First United Methodist Church

Rev. Ray Amos
200 South College Avenue
Bluefield, Virginia 24605
276-326-1466
www.firstunitedmc.com
Email: ramso@4seasonssireless.net

Bluefield First United Methodist Church offers hearing assistance devices.


First United Methodist Church

Rev. Chris Brown
398 Main Street
Narrows Virvinia 24124
540-726-2223
www.narrowsfirst.org
Email: dukevol@gmail.com

Narrows First United Methodist Church provides hearing assistance devices.


First United Methodist Church

Rev. Hugh Kilgore
135 4th Street
Pulaski, Virginia 24301
540-980-3331
www.fumcpulaski.org

Pulaski First United Methodist Church provides hearing assistance with wireless electronic devices and American sign language interpreter for the 11:00 a.m. services each Sunday


Pisgah United Methodist Church

Rev. Jim Denton
U.S. 19-460 Bypass
Tazewell, Virginia 24651
Church Phone: (276) 988-4993
Parsonage: (276) 979-0983
www.gbgm-umc.org/pisgah/index.html
Email: jimjeandent@hotmail.com

Pisgah United Methodist Church provides hearing assistance devices.


Woodlawn United Methodist Church

Pastor Gloria Lancaster Rhudy
748 Woodlawn Road,
Woodlawn, Virginia 24381

We have a trained person in Bonnie Russell who can do sign language interpretation. Any time a person or persons come who need the interpretation, Bonnie can be present to sign. And, we are so very proud of this special Spirit-filled woman who not only signs; but, who simply glows and flows with the joy of the Lord.