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Building Bridges with the Deaf Community

The purpose of Signs of Love is to build bridges between the hearing and Deaf community, love our neighbors and point to the gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome!

Free American Sign Language Lessons and Coffee Chat
First and third Sunday of each month
3 – 3:30PM brief ASL lesson
3:30 – 4:30PM refreshments, socialize and practice ASL

Location – The Crossings conference room (321 E. Front Street, Wheaton)

American Sign Language Interpretation at 11AM service
First and third Sunday of each month

Watch this video to learn more about Deaf Ministry in the Church.

Special Events

Guest speaker Brenda Schmidt

Sunday, May 17 | 3 – 4:30PM
Crossings conference room

Suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family. Contact Alta Johnson with any questions about the event.

End of the Year Picnic

Sunday, June 7 | 3 – 4:30PM
Adams Park | Wheaton
(Rain location: Crossings Building, 321 E. Front Street in Wheaton)

Bring snacks to share. Be ready to chat and play games!

Cooking demo: easy summer recipes

Sunday, July 12 | 3 – 4:30PM
Crossings Conference Room | 321 E. Front Street in Wheaton

Watch (and prepare to sample) some of our favorite, refreshing, simple recipes for summer. Bring your own ideas and learn signs for some popular foods!

Back to School

Sunday, August 2 | 3 – 4:30PM
Crossings Conference Room | 321 E. Front Street in Wheaton

Come learn from our deaf panelists about their school experiences. What’s the difference between a Deaf Residential School and Mainstreaming? Why is it important? Bring some school supplies (list will be on website and in future newsletter) to put into a care package for Happy Hands Education Center for the Deaf.

James Seward

Pastor of Community

Alta Johnson

Signs of Love Coordinator

Pam Ferrill

Administrative Assistant

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