Deaf Ministries

 

Deaf Ministries

Our commitment to sharing the Good News with and advocating for deaf and hard of hearing people is strong. Learn more about Deaf Culture.

Deaf Churches

Christ Deaf Church and Magothy Deaf Church are culturally Deaf - meaning everything is done from the perspective of Deaf Culture and is in American Sign Language. Both churches provide voice interpreters for persons who do not know sign language.

Christ Deaf Church

1040 S Beechfield Ave Baltimore, MD 21229
Voice 410-242-3603
Email: Rev. Lisa Holder
Website

Join us Sunday morning at noon for worship. Service in ASL. Voice interpretation, live captioning, tactile interpreting provided. Join us after worship for a free lunch. 

Magothy Deaf Church

3703 Mountain Rd Pasadena, MD 21122
VP 410-317-8414
Email: Rev. Dr. Leo Yates
Website

Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship. Service in ASL. Voice interpreting provided. Sunday School is at 9:30am.

Your Church?

Are you curious about starting a Deaf Ministry at your church? Great! Contact Rev. Dr. Leo Yates to discuss starting a Deaf ministry at your church.

DEAF Ministries 

Gallaudet University Campus Ministries
  • Weekly office hours
  • Faith conversations
  • Social justice initiatives 
  • appointments by request
Deaf Shalom Zone

Providing case management and support to the Baltimore area. Learn more by going to the website. 

Deaf and DeafBlind Camps

Hiring an Interpreter 

Read guidance from the Committee on Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministries. Familiarize yourself with standards:

  • Costs are $50 - $70/hour (2 hour minimum) + mileage. 
  • 2 interpreters are typically needed for over 1 hour.
  • Need program/event materials ahead of time.
  • Have a contact person with contact information upon arrival.
  • Locate a freelance interpreter here. Contact Rev. Leo Yates for assistance.
  • Grants are available.

MINISTRY RESOURCES

  • Preventing Ableism and Audism (presentation)
  • Assisted Listening Systems
         * The Emerson Store has FM systems, out of the box devices.
         * Williams AV has a variety of assistive listening systems, including loop systems.
  • Sign Language online class (ASL 1 is free) - StartASL
  • Accessibility audit for hard of hearing and late-deafened parishioners - UM-DHM 
  • Guide for Welcoming Deaf & Hard of Hearing Visitors - UM-DHM
  • Deaf Awareness Sunday guide - UM-DHM
  • Guide to Implementing a Deaf Ministry - UM-DHM
  • Grants for the inclusion and accessibility of Deaf & hard of hearing parishioners - UM-DHM
  • Audism: A Study Guide