Embrace

Special needs ministry for all.

EMBRACE is Holy Covenant UMC’s Special Needs Ministry!

We seek to provide meaningful experiences for families of individuals with special needs to learn about God and His great love for them. 

Founded in 2015, Embrace Ministries was born out of a deep desire to create an inclusive and welcoming church community for everyone. With love and dedication, we celebrate our special needs participants as VIPs—Very Important People. Our mission is to walk alongside these families, providing support that nurtures their spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. Through meaningful connections and compassionate care, we strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, included, and embraced.

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Embrace Summer Hangouts

Begins May 28, 2026

Embrace Ministries at HCKaty invites you to enjoy fun, inclusive activities designed especially for individuals with special needs. These events have a variety of games, crafts and cooking activities for Embrace participants to enjoy. Family or caregivers must attend with them.

Dates for Summer Hangouts

Thursday, May 28
Tuesday, June 2
Monday, June 8
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, July 23
Monday, July 27

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Embrace Camp

June 15 - 19, 2026 • 10 AM - 2 PM

Embrace Camp is a day camp for ages 6 to adult with intellectual, physical, or developmental delays. Hosted by HCKaty’s Embrace Ministry, it offers a Christ-centered experience through friendships with trained peer partners and volunteers. 
Space is limited, so register today!

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Embrace Camp Volunteers Needed!

Join us for a day of fun, friendship, and faith as we serve individuals with exceptional needs at Embrace Camp. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to serving, we welcome both youth and adults to be part of this meaningful experience. Help lead games, assist with activities, and share Christ’s love through connection and care.

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Sunday Mornings  - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fellowship Building - Room F-107

Our Embrace Ministry provides an interactive worship experience for participants during the 11 AM worship hour. All VIPs will be supported by our trained Partners in Ministry to help them actively participate in worship activities. Parents and caregivers of VIPs may attend the worship service in the sanctuary or stay and worship with us in Embrace.  

Wheelchair Soccer League

Our Embrace Soccer program is an indoor soccer league designed for players ages 5 and up who use manual wheelchairs. The league takes place in the spring and features 3-on-3 gameplay without a goalie.

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” Embrace Summer Camp is a day camp designed for individuals with special needs, from those who have completed Kindergarten through adulthood.

Camp activities include stories, music, science, crafts, and games, all designed for engagement and fun. Each camper is paired with a peer partner who assists them in actively participating in activities—and, most importantly, in building friendships!

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, onsite nurses and patient care assistants are available throughout the camp.

Our ministry is growing and we are eager to share this exciting time with you.
Come grow with us!