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There are a variety Deaf ministries found in Mennonite and related Anabaptist congregations. These ministries range from congregations where the members are Deaf, the worship in conducted in ASL and outreach into the community is determined by the Deaf congregants. There are also churches of primarily English speaking members, who's ministry is to provide a qualified interpreter for the occasional Deaf attendee....and of course, churches that intersect with the Deaf and hearing communities somewhere between these models. On this page you will find brief descriptions of, and links to, these various ministries . Note: we do our best to keep this page updated! If you plan to visit a congregation and will rely on the sign language interpreter, please contact the church prior to attending to ensure an interpreter is available. Also, please send updated information regarding these ministries to abdm.infomennonite.net. Thank you. A Mennonite congregation of primarily Deaf members with a Deaf pastor and every Sunday morning worship service in ASL. The church is located near Lancaster Pennsylvania and shares its facility with Witmer Heights Mennonite Church (made up of people who hear and speak English). Frederick Church of the Brethren Deaf Fellowship A "church within a church," the Deaf Fellowship maintains its sense of close community and cultural distinction, while cherishing its supportive partnership with the greater Frederick Church of the Brethren family. Deaf Youth Fellowship Staunton VA Through weekly meetings, the leaders of Deaf Youth Fellowship teach Deaf teens about God using several strategies that have been proven successful with Deaf individuals around the world. Joining the adult leaders of this ministry are Chris and MaryBeth Moore of Community Fellowship Church, a congregation of Virginia Mennonite Conference. College Mennonite Church, Goshen Indiana Situated on Goshen College campus, this congregation includes a family that has two deaf children. Qualified interpreters are provided AS NEEDED for the worship service and Sunday School classes. The congregation supports two levels of community sign language classes taught by a local Deaf man and also has participates in a local ecumenical Deaf Ministry Advisory Committee. First Mennonite Church, Indianapolis Indiana Two families attend that have deaf children. Community sign language interpreters are provided as needed for the worship service and Sunday School classes. Crossroads Community Fellowship, Lititz Pennsylvania This congregation provides "a team of three interpreters that rotate weekly to provide interpreted services. For more information about the deaf ministry, interpreters schedule and special services please visit the CCF Deaf Christian Home Page." Central Mennonite Church, Archbold Ohio Provides an "interpreter for a deaf or hard-of hearing person during the worship and Sunday School hours. Our interpreters use American Sign Language and are located at the front on the right-hand side of the sanctuary."
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