Special Needs

Who We Are

Our Special Needs Ministry welcomes children, teens, and adults with special needs into the community of our church. We strive to provide safe, calming, and welcoming programs so all of God’s people feel they belong.

Our Goals 

  • To reach out to the community and provide a safe and loving environment where people with special needs or disabilities can worship God, grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ, and discover their purpose within the church.
  • To provide programs that nurture each person’s needs, skills, and abilities while they grow in faith and love for God.
  • To provide an opportunity for people with special needs to worship, study the Bible, and serve in a way that is accessible and safe for the them.
  • To provide families of people with special needs the opportunity to be able to participate in the life of the church as well as know their family member is loved and cared for and growing in their faith as they are.

Courage Inclusive Worship

Sundays at 5:00pm in Asbury Hall on the Kingsland Campus, or livestreamed to our Facebook group

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While all of our worship services are open to all people, this interactive service is designed intentionally as a space for people and their families of any physical, cognitive, or emotional ability. You'll experience all the elements of our other worship services, but in a shorter block of time and adapted to the needs of those participating.

Courage is named using Matthew 14:24-29, which is the story of Christ calling Peter out onto the water. It wasn't because Peter's ability that he was able to leave the boat, but solely because Christ called him. We know that if Christ calls us, Christ will equip us, regardless of what we think we can do.

Planning to Visit St. Peter's? 

We are so glad that you will be visiting us for the first time! Prior to your visit, we ask that you contact Rev. Whitney Peper at wpeper@stpkaty.org so we can make sure we meet your loved one’s needs as you worship with us at any of our venues or campuses. 

Special Needs Groups & Activities

Kingsland Campus


Sundays, 9 & 10:30am
Meeting Location: Wesley Building

Children, teens and adults, with special needs can participate in 2 options on Sunday mornings. At 9am in our Wesley building we offer our separate self- contained class. This class is much smaller, with usually a 1:2 teacher/participant ratio. The curriculum in this class is individualized to those participating. This is usually a good fit for those who find the larger Sunday School classes or a traditional Sunday morning worship space overstimulating and overwhelming. At this hour we can offer the buddy program to children or teens who wish to attend Sunday school classes, but need additional support. Please note that our Student Ministry only has programming at the 9am hour.

At 10:30 we offer various forms of assistant for elementary grade-level Sunday School classes in the way that is best for them. They can attend their class independently, and the teacher can be made aware of any needs or challenges the child has. They also can participate in grade-level Sunday School classes accompanied by a buddy. Buddies lend guidance and encouragement, provide extra instruction, and offer friendship to children who need an extra set of loving hands. Buddies can be assigned to a child individually or to a class as a whole. Please stop by the Children's Information Desk upon arrival on Sunday mornings and someone will guide you and answer any questions you may have. Also, you can email Rev. Whitney Peper ahead of time with any questions at wpeper@stpkaty.org.

Special Needs Community Events

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Our Special Needs Ministry Staff