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For adults with special needs

Friendship Club

A safe, Christ-centred community where adults with special needs and their families grow spiritually, build friendships, and gain confidence.

Friendship Club members together at Hope EFC
A Friendship Club gathering at Hope EFC
We meet3rd Wednesday, bi-monthly
Ministry overview

A place to belong, for every ability.

The Friendship Club (FC) Ministry seeks to provide a safe, Christ-centred community where adults with special needs of varying abilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, slow learners, etc.) and their families grow spiritually, build friendships, and gain confidence through regular fellowship and opportunities to serve.

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”

Romans 15:7
  • Grow spiritually

    Worship and sharing together at every gathering.

  • Build friendships

    Small groups where members and their families get to know one another.

  • Gain confidence

    Regular fellowship and opportunities to serve.

Programme structure

How we meet

Bi-monthly structured fellowship held on the 3rd Wednesday at the Hope EFC Fellowship Hall, incorporating worship, sharing, small groups, and meaningful activities.

When
3rd Wednesday, bi-monthly
Where
Hope EFC Fellowship Hall
Who
Adults with special needs and their families

Worship

Singing and praising God together.

Sharing

A time of sharing for members and families.

Small groups

Smaller circles where friendships are built.

Meaningful activities

Activities that build confidence and give everyone a chance to take part.

Moments of Friendship Club

Life together, in pictures

Friendship Club gathering, December 2025
Friendship Club gathering, October 2025
Friendship Club members at Hope EFC, September 2024
Friendship Club gathering, June 2024
Friendship Club next meeting announcement, 21 October 2026
Next meeting

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Friendship Club for adults with special needs meets next on 21 October at the Hope EFC Fellowship Hall.

Date21 October, Wednesday
VenueFellowship Hall, Hope EFC

To find out more, or to let us know you are coming, email us and we will be in touch.