We welcome and affirm people of all abilities. We have taken the following steps to assure that no one is excluded for full participation in the life of our church.
Our building is a beautiful, sturdy home for our parish life, a place for worship, meetings, dinners and performances. We have three entrances: one from an unpaved, gravel parking lot which requires use of 3 stairs; one up 3 stairs and into our Sanctuary doors; and a ramp from the School Street side of the building.
- Our sanctuary, and upper and lower parish halls are served by an elevator for accessibility. Large print hymnals and digital Orders of Service are always available. We provide live captioning in our Sunday Worship services. Please ask any usher for assistance on Sunday morning.
- Sunday services are broadcast on local cable, BTV9:
Friday and Saturday 4 p.m.
Sunday 7 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 a.m.
Videos of past services are available on the BTV website - We are located on the campus of Bridgewater State College, and within walking distance of the Bridgewater stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail.
Mobility
Our sanctuary, fellowship hall and religious education classrooms are fully accessible to those using wheelchairs or having limited mobility. We do have storage rooms in the church basement that can only be reached by stairs and the restroom in the church office is not accessible, but all restrooms are.
Sight
Large print hymnals and Orders of Service are always available. We also have a braille hymnal. Please ask any usher for assistance. If you would like an orientation tour of the campus during the week, contact the church office to make arrangements.
Hearing
We have wire loop technology connected to our PA system. During all church meeting and workshops, anyone wishing to speak from the audience is strongly encouraged to use the portable microphones so those who are hard of hearing are not excluded.
Chemical Sensitivity
We use odorless candles and we have a well ventilated fragrance-free zone where those with sensitivities are invited to sit and those who are adorned with perfume or tobacco smoke are encouraged to avoid. This is announced every Sunday during our welcome.
Special Needs Children
If you want your child to participate in the religious education program and feel that they may require special accommodation due to learning disabilities or behavioral issues, please contact the Director of Religious Education in advance so the best possible arrangements can be made.
Pastoral Care
We provide pastoral care to all members regardless of ability. To build the beloved community, the volunteers on the care team receive special training to assist those who may feel unwelcome, patronized or marginalized because of their disability. They may not be able to fully remedy every situation, but they can provide a compassionate ear and a willingness to enlist the help of others. If you have a hidden disability that you think it’s important for someone to know, please contact a member of the pastoral care team or contact the minister to share your information in confidence.
Service Animals
We have grassy areas where service animals may relieve themselves. If you have any questions not answered or concerns not addressed, please contact the church office to seek further information.