Parables Community Begins

The new Parables Community in Lombard, Illinois, will begin with a kick-off event on Sunday, April 10, at 4 p.m. The Parables Community will be a new congregation with children and adults who have special needs and their families. We will open up the social norms for worship so that everyone is free to sing out, speak up, move, dance, stim, and flap during the service. It will be a “no shushing” zone where all are free to come as they are and celebrate together.

The Parables Community will not only be a place of belonging but a place of empowerment for children and adults with special needs. People with special needs also have special gifts. Everyone’s gifts are welcomed as we celebrate. All can serve in some way – as scripture readers, singers, worship leaders, greeters, ushers, and music-makers. Every part of the Body of Christ is honored and necessary to the life of the whole.

We’re grateful to the York Center congregation for providing the Parables Community with worship, fellowship, and office space. We’re also thankful for the support of the Ministry Revitalization and Development Team of the Illinois and Wisconsin District.

There are many ways that you can help support our new community of faith: • Pray for us

• Visit our website at www.parablescommunity.org to learn more

• Spread the word to others about our new and unique congregation

• “Like” Parables Community on Facebook

• Donate – either by mailing a check or donating online through the website (We still need to raise $8,000 in order to meet our 2016 budget.)

• Join us on Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m. for our kick-off celebration

For more information you can reach Parables’ pastor Jeanne Davies at 630-991-0473 or parablescommunity@gmail.com.