Welcome to Sensory Family Fellowship
Sensory Family Fellowship is an onsite outreach ministry offering a safe, structured, and sensory-attentive space for neurodivergent and autistic children and their families. Kids explore at their own pace while caregivers enjoy a dedicated room for rest and connection.
Why Sensory Family Fellowship?
A place to belong—just as you are.
Your family deserves a place where you can exhale. Where your child can explore at their own pace. Where movement, vocalizations, and sensory needs are welcomed—not met with an expectation to explain or apologize. Sensory Family Fellowship is a ministry for neurodivergent and autistic children in kindergarten through 12th grade and their families. We make room for different ways of communicating, playing, and connecting—because belonging shouldn’t depend on fitting in.
Room to explore. Freedom to pause.
From music and hands-on art to tactile play and quiet reading, our sensory-focused rooms offer choices—not a checklist. Children can follow their interests, move between activities, or take a soothing break in a quiet corner. There’s no pressure to join a group or stay at a station. Trained volunteers offer patient support, and a Participant Profile helps us learn about your child’s communication style, sensory preferences, and comforting strategies before they arrive.
Care for your child. Community for you.
Parents and caregivers need connection, too. Stay alongside your child, or spend time in our nearby library with coffee, lemonade, and other caregivers. Talk, read, or simply enjoy a quiet moment. Siblings are warmly welcome to join the activities, making this a gathering with room for the whole family.
Come as you are. Find your place.
Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. for free play and a gentle transition into the afternoon. We look forward to getting to know your family—at your pace.
Participant Profile
Help Us Get to Know Your Child
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Invited?
Children: Kindergarten through 12th grade
Siblings: Brothers and sisters are warmly invited to participate alongside their siblings!
Parents & Caregivers: Relax in our caregiver library or remain in the activity rooms with your child.
How do you prepare for my child’s specific needs?
To help us offer appropriate, individualized attention, we ask every family to complete a brief Participant Profile to help us learn about your child’s communication style, sensory preferences, favorite activities, and comforting strategies before they arrive.
What is offered for parents and caregivers?
Down the hall from the sensory rooms, our library is open with fresh coffee, lemonade, and comfortable seating. It is a relaxed space to chat with other parents who share similar journeys, read, or simply take a moment to exhale. Quiet spaces nearby are also available for prayer or personal reflection.
How do you help lessen anxiety for new families?
No Apologies Needed: We expect movement, vocalizations, and unique sensory needs. You never have to explain or apologize for your child here.
Flexible Participation: Children are never forced to stay at a station or participate in a group activity. They are free to move between spaces or rest in a quiet corner at any time.
Trained Support: Our volunteers receive training to support sensory needs, maintain safety, and encourage each child with patience and care.
What is the Daily Schedule of Activities?
3:15 PM — Early Arrival: Free play and gentle transition time.
3:30 PM — Stations Open: Snacks and self-guided exploration
(Music Corner, Craft Table, Sensory Play, Story Rug, and Quiet Corner).
4:30 PM — Departure: We say goodbye and look forward to our next gathering!