Autism Spectrum Church Service

for 1 hour
St Mary of Charity
Church Road, off East Street Faversham Kent, ME13 8GZ, United Kingdom

God made some of us autistic, and that's how He likes us.

This Autism Acceptance Month St Mary of Charity Faversham is holding a short service of words and music for autistic Christians led by autistic Christians.

The service will be at 2.30pm on Sunday, 6 April at St Mary of Charity Faversham. It will include two readings from the Bible, two hymns, a short talk, prayers and a piece of music.

Everything in the service will be written down for those who like to think visually or have things in advance. There will be clear symbols to show what is happening for those who prefer images. There will be pictures in advance of the church, the route to get to it, and the facilities we have available. Everyone will be free to take part in the service and come and go as they please.

This is explicitly not just a service for children. Autistic adults are an important part of God's church, some of them in leadership roles as priests, lay leaders or musicians. This service is for them, as well as all autistic Christians of all ages.

Autism is not a curse, or something to be feared or "cured". God made about 1 in every 50 people autistic. This service aims to give time and space for autistics to worship God in the ways that work for us.

St Mary of Charity

St Mary of Charity is part of The Benefice of Faversham and has a diverse, interesting and lively congregation who gather regularly not only to worship but also to support and care for each other and our beautiful church - the largest parish church in Kent.

We are a welcoming and inclusive large Church family. Our children's work takes place every Sunday in the South Transept which allows our families to take part in the main service with their children.

We have many links with our wonderful St Mary of Charity Church of England School.  In addition, schools across Faversham share many special times with us, as do the community in general.

During the pandemic things are different but we remain the same lively and supportive church family in the community and are here for you, please get in touch.

St Mary of Charity is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.  We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs.  The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.  If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.  If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.</span>

 

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Autism Spectrum Church Service

for 1 hour
St Mary of Charity
Church Road, off East Street Faversham Kent, ME13 8GZ, United Kingdom

God made some of us autistic, and that's how He likes us.

This Autism Acceptance Month St Mary of Charity Faversham is holding a short service of words and music for autistic Christians led by autistic Christians.

The service will be at 2.30pm on Sunday, 6 April at St Mary of Charity Faversham. It will include two readings from the Bible, two hymns, a short talk, prayers and a piece of music.

Everything in the service will be written down for those who like to think visually or have things in advance. There will be clear symbols to show what is happening for those who prefer images. There will be pictures in advance of the church, the route to get to it, and the facilities we have available. Everyone will be free to take part in the service and come and go as they please.

This is explicitly not just a service for children. Autistic adults are an important part of God's church, some of them in leadership roles as priests, lay leaders or musicians. This service is for them, as well as all autistic Christians of all ages.

Autism is not a curse, or something to be feared or "cured". God made about 1 in every 50 people autistic. This service aims to give time and space for autistics to worship God in the ways that work for us.

St Mary of Charity Charity No. 1128854