Enrich is a Christian chaplaincy service for people with intellectual disabilities.
We seek to assist in meeting spiritual, emotional and social needs by providing support including:
• Pastoral care of people with intellectual disabilities, their support staff and families.
• Appropriate specially adapted church services in various venues across the city.
• Being there in times of crisis, sickness, death and grief.
• Assisting with appropriate arrangements for funeral services to celebrate the life of a person with intellectual disability.
• Assisting with special balls, dances, social events and celebrations.
Christian Church Services Especially Suited to People with Intellectual Disabilities:
Templeton – Chapel of The Holy Family
A friendly and fun service especially involving people with intellectual disabilities.
Every Sunday at 11am.
At The Chapel of The Holy Family – 225 Kirk Rd, Templeton.
Contact: Gabrielle Hall 027 362 0782, Gabrielle.enrich@gmail.com or
Bryndwr – Alpha Club
An interactive, visual and fun programme centred around Christian faith – singing and prayer, puppets, Bible DVD clips, topical discussion using visuals, skits, craft activities and supper!
Where: Bryndwr Baptist Church, cnr Clyde and Aorangi Rd, Chch.
When: The first and third Thursday of each month 7:00-9pm with a mid-winter and summer break.
Cost: $10.00 per half year to cover expenses.
Contact: Len McGrane 351 4522, lenmcgrane@gmail.com
or Gabrielle Hall 027 362 0782 gabrielle.enrich@gmail.com
You can download the info and registration forms here: ALPHA club info – Feb2018 and ALPHA registration form – Feb2018
Parklands – Aroha Fellowship
Friendly services with music, song, prayer, scripture and socialising, followed by afternoon tea.
Where: Parklands Baptist Community Church, 180 Queenspark Drive, Chch.
When: Generally first Saturday of each month unless a public holiday in which case it is the second Sunday. Gather at 1.15pm. Service starts at 1.30pm
Download the 2018 info by clicking here: AROHA FELLOWSHIP 2018_1
Please bring finger food to share (try to bring it on a throw-away plate).
Contact: Denis Gilmore 027 384 4019 or Gabrielle Hall 027 362 0782, gabrielle.enrich@gmail.com
Avonhead – Specially Gifted Friends
Join us for lunch followed by a fun and friendly church service with lots of laughter, music and activity!
When: Usually the 3rd Sunday of Feb, April, June, August, October, December 12.15 – 1:45pm.
Where: Avonhead Baptist Church, 102 Avonhead Rd, Christchurch.
Contact: Gaileen Payton – 358 3257, paytonsplace@slingshot.co.nz or Lynne Clark 027 808 2102, robertlynne@clark72.co.nz
Rangiora Baptist – Freedom Worship Service
Dance, singing, stories, dramas and fun with God! Plus a light tea for $2.
When: The second Friday of every month 7pm.
Where: Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt.
Contact: Paula Thackwell, 03-313-8989.
Download the flyer here: Rangiora Baptist Freedom Worship 2017