Deaf Ministry
We are blessed to have ASL interpretation every Sunday at the 8 am Traditional Service.
Our deaf (and hard of hearing) members meet Sundays at 9:30 am for Bible Study in Room 11. All are welcome to join!
ASL Worship
Sunday Mornings
8:00 AM
Join us every Sunday for our traditional worship service that is interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL).
Lutheran Resources for Deaf Members
World Lutheran Deaf Outreach
World Lutheran Deaf Outreach provides resources and training specifically designed for deaf people. So they may learn more about the love of Jesus and share it with others.
The Deaf Lutheran
The newsletter covers news and events of Deaf Lutherans and their churches here and around the world. The Deaf Lutheran is the main communication tool of ILDA and the seven ILDA regions of the USA and Canada.
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ILDA
International Lutheran Deaf Mission Association. Get news about International Lutheran Deaf Association, events & conferences.
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BLAST
Catechism for Deaf to study
B - Bible
L - Lord’s Prayer
A - Apostle’s Creed
S - Sacraments
T - Ten Commandments
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Lutheran Friends of the Deaf
Lutheran Friends of the Deaf has one mission: to dedicate their lives to serve individuals who are Deaf or have other special needs through Jesus Christ worldwide.
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Lutheran Deaf Mission Society
Links to Lutheran religious sign dictionary
YouTube devotions, Bible stories, and more resources
Resources for Learning American Sign Language
Deaf Culture
Deaf culture is the set of social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values, and shared institutions of communities that are influenced by deafness and which use sign languages as the main means of communication.
(Wikipedia 2018)
Tips for communicating with people with a hearing loss
1. Always face a deaf person. Make eye contact and keep it while you are talking...
2. Check noise and lighting...
3. Keep your distance...
4. Speak clearly, slowly and steadily...
5. Take turns...
6. Repeat and re-phrase if necessary...
7. Write it down
Online Resources
Dr. Bill Vicars - ASLU
A complete online “university” for learning ASL
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ASLNook
A Deaf Family shares signs
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The Daily Moth
Daily news in ASL - Challenge your receptive skills!
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Video: My Ears Aren’t Broken - A children’s story
Watch and read along as a young girl interprets this children’s book. Watch her facial expression and observe the differences between English and ASL grammar
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Handspeak
ASL Dictionary, tutorials, and Deaf culture
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The ASL App
An app to help you learn ASL and practice while you are on the go
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Article: The strange reason deaf children aren’t taught sign language
Learn more from Kelly Kasulis of Mic.com
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