Pals ministry

Our PALS Ministry seeks to provide an inclusive environment for individuals living with disabilities. The objectives of this ministry are:

  • Play:  We provide a sensory-friendly playroom during Sunday services. A reservation is preferred in order to adequately staff the room.

  • Advocacy:  We work with caregivers to develop a plan to best meet each individual's unique needs and serve their family.

  • Love:  Our staff and volunteers develop long-lasting relationships with the individuals who participate in this ministry.

  • Support:  We provide opportunity for caregivers to worship and rest, knowing that their loved ones are in a safe and nurturing environment.

If you are interested in serving or connecting a family member to this ministry, please email specialneeds@valleydale.org.

FAQS

  1. Where are we located? We meet on the 1st floor in the Kid’s Ministry area, Room 108.

  2. What do you do on Sunday mornings? Our ministry offers Life Groups and Buddies in both service hours, 9:15 & 10:45 AM.

  3. What is a Buddy? With the goal of being as inclusive as possible, Buddies accompany PALS to their age-appropriate offerings.

  4. What do you do on Wednesday evenings during MidWeek? We make Buddies available for our PALS to attend their age-appropriate offerings.

  5. Do you offer anything outside of service times? Respite Care is made available to regular Valleydale attendees on the 3rd Saturday of every other month. Email Sarah (scarter@valleydale.org) for more information and to register for Respite Care.

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