disAbility Ministry
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Intentional Inclusivity
Crossroads is a place that welcomes and includes kids and families with differing abilities into the full life of the church & community. With children & youth programming that understands that every person is unique we work to include, as well as welcome, everyone into community life. From our fully accessible building that also includes both child & adult changing stations, we have sought to create a space that is open to any and all who come.
Upcoming Events
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Sports with Crossroads Presbyterian member, Coach Mindy, and her graduate students from Gwynedd Mercy University. Participant ages from about 5 years old - young adulthood.
Program description:
Individuals with disabilities will play adaptive games & sports, develop skills, socialize and make new friends.
This program is typically offered in Winter and Spring.
2025 Program Announcements:
Winter Adaptive Sports will be held as a 6-week session on Tuesday afternoons/evenings: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25. (3/4 will be a make-up date, if needed.)
Spring Adaptive Sports will be held as a 6-week session: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22. (4/29 is a make-up date, if needed).
New for 2025:
NOTE: ( As of 12/18/24, the 6-7 pm time slot has filled. We have opened a waitlist. Please fill out the registration form for the waitlist and Mindy will email or call if a spot opens up. The 4:30-5:30 time slot currently has 7 openings.)
We are charging a $10 registration fee to hold your spot. This will go towards overhead costs. Scholarships may be available as we do not want ability to pay to get in the way of participation. Please email Dr. Wojton to inquire.
Only 15 spots are available in each time slot. Please choose your preference on the registration form. You will receive an email from Dr. Wojton confirming if you got that slot. These emails need to be done manually and will not be automatic, so please be patient. This email will also give instructions on how to pay the registration fee.
Registration for Winter and Spring Sessions is SEPARATE. Spring registration usually opens in early February.
Registration is required and is NOW OPEN FOR WINTER SESSION ONLY.
More Upcoming Events
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is scheduled for 7 pm. We have both real candles and electric candles, depending on your preference. All are welcome.
Our Church Worship service is every Sunday at 10 am. We look forward to meeting your family! You may wish to see our “I’m New Page.” Children and adults of all abilities are welcome in our church service, Sunday School and the full church community.
Crossroads Parents’ Nights Out for people with disabilities and their siblings. Parents’ Night Out will be held on Saturday 2/15/2025 and Friday 4/11/25. More information about this programming will be released closer to the scheduled dates.
An additional Parents’ Night Out has been scheduled on December 7th. SPOTS ARE LIMITED.
TOPSOCCER
TOPSCOCCER with Crossroads Presbyterian members, Coach Dave, Coach Teresa and Coach Mindy, will return in the SPRING. Thanks for a great fall season!
(Spring Soccer Season is scheduled to begin late MARCH 2025.)
Crossroads Presbyterian Church donates the use of facilities. We thank West-Mont United Soccer Association’s support in partnering with us. Registration not yet open for Spring.
Program description:
TOPSoccer provides kids with physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe and inclusive. Each player is assigned a “Buddy” who will assist them in learning the game of soccer.
This program is typically offered in Spring and Fall.
Purpose & Goals
Our Purpose: The aim of our disAbilities Ministry is to provide families living with individuals with disabilities an opportunity to worship and connect with God. Our church allows all disabled youth an opportunity to join in church activities and sports.
Our Goal: Through God's power, grace and goodness, we lift all individuals with disabilities spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
At Crossroads, and through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we reach out by providing practical and meaningful support and encouragement, so that God's power and goodness are demonstrated in tangible ways such as providing the following support services:
Fidgets, crayons/paper, books and small toys to keep busy hands and bodies calm. Adaptive tools for Sunday school, Adaptive Sports and social skills programs, Community Involvement, "Parents Night Out" Program & Child/Adult Changing Tables.
“This is the most organized program I’ve had my kid participate in.”
Programs
Top Soccer
Provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. In partnership with West-Mont United Soccer Association.
Adaptive Sports
Offers an opportunity for kids to be active & engaged indoors especially when TOPSoccer is not in season.
Parent’s Night Out
We offer an evening of fun, safe & creative activities for kids so that parents can have a night out for themselves.
People & Partnerships
Crossroads’ congregation has been blessed with these, and other, particularly experienced members who are leading the disAbility program.
Dr. Mindy MacRone-Wojton
Associate Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. Dr. Wojton has been a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR®) for over 25 years.
Teresa Straffin Stevenson
Special Education Teacher of young children with low incidence disabilities at Enfield Elementary School since 2009. She is certified as an elementary/special education teacher and elementary school counselor. She was certified as a BCBA from 2013-2020.
Dave Stevenson
High School Teacher at Penn Wood High School since 1995. Head Coach of Methacton High School Boys' Soccer Team since 2016. Previously was Head Coach of Penn Wood's Boys' High School Soccer Team for 13 seasons. Coached soccer in the community at all age levels and all abilities for many years.
Offers field work opportunities at Crossroads for Master level students in their Occupational Science & Therapy Master Degree program. Working with professors these students help prepare, lead and support the various programs hosted or run by the church and it’s volunteers.
West-Mont helps facilitate and host TOPSoccer through intuitional support as well as offering many volunteer opportunities for their players to help out as buddies at TOPSoccer.