HPCC Special
Needs Ministry

At Highland Park Community Church, we are honored to provide an environment where special needs families can grow deeper in their relationship with God. We have a growing community of special needs families that worship and gather together on a regular basis.

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Worship Service

We invite your loved one to attend a service in our special needs classroom. Our special needs ministry is staffed by trained volunteers who are committed to creating an environment of safety, love, and learning for your loved one. Weekly lessons include fun activities and Bible teaching. Each individual can participate in our program and lessons to the extent of their abilities. We practice inclusion whenever possible, and want our friends to be accepted and celebrated for their achievements. We look forward to serving your loved one!

Service Times
One-on-One buddies are available at 9 am in HPKids and HPYouth and at 10:45 am in HPKids. Awana on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm

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Join us for a special Respite Day

Parents and caregivers, we'd love to bless you this holiday season! Join us for a special Respite Day where you can enjoy some much-needed time to Christmas shop, relax, or simply recharge —while we have the joy of spending time with your loved one. Our Special Needs Ministry team is excited to provide a fun, safe, and engaging environment filled with activities, crafts, lunch, and plenty of smiles. All ages are welcome! Saturday, December 5th from 10:00am-1:00pm (open house style) Special Needs Ministry Rooms You pour so much into others- let us pour into you and your family this season! Registration is required so we can best prepare for each guest. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Interested in volunteering? We need YOU to help make our Christmas Respite Day a beautiful blessing for families in our special needs community! Click "register" and select "volunteer!" Then, we will be in touch!

New Families

If you are a special needs family who is interested in learning more about what Highland Park Community Church has to offer, we’d love to welcome you and learn more about you and your child! Click on the link to fill out a brief form that gives us more information about your family. We will be in touch to schedule a time where you can meet our team and tour our facilities.

Special Needs Youth and Adult Service Opportunities

Our All-Star team exists to give special needs youth and adults aged 16+ opportunities to volunteer at the church. The All-Stars serve in a safe, supportive environment, and everyone is given the opportunity to be a part! 

God calls you to show His love to others by the way you serve. You then embody the meaning of COMPASSION. You have been personally invited to be a part of one of the most exciting ministries at Highland Park Community Church. Would you consider one service a week or twice a month to help invest in the lives of our Special People?