rEcess is changing the story of disability, loving people, and empowering others to serve families experiencing disability in their communities.
A Night of Respite
rEcess is for parents—we know your life is full of unique joys and challenges. rEcess is a break for you is an opportunity for you to rest and reconnect with a significant other, have some “me” time, or finish grocery shopping in under 3 hours. It is yours to use however you like with the knowledge that your children are being well cared for and are safe.
rEcess is for children experiencing disability. We have one core objective. FUN! No therapy, no doctors or paid caregivers. Children experiencing disability are paired one on one with an adult friend whose sole objective is to make rEcess the best night of their week.
rEcess is for siblings. Siblings are often forgotten on the spectrum of family care–not at rEcess. rEcess is also a break for our siblings to have lots of fun and connect with other siblings who understand what it is like to have a brother or sister experiencing disability. We have dedicated sibling volunteers and programming just for rEcess sibs.
What is rEcess?
rEcess is a holistic model of ministry that serves the entire family experiencing disability through a monthly respite night.
Volunteer for rEcess
Our rEcess sites will provide you with training, opportunities to shadow and support along the way. If you have never had the opportunity to grow friendships with kids with disabilities, rEcess is a great way to start.
1-2-1 track: Volunteers in our 1-2-1 track are paired with a child with disabilities for the event. Your leadership team with equip you with various games, activities, and schedules to help you make the most of your time together with your buddy.
Sibling Track: Some of our volunteers serve in our sibling track. We put special energy into creating a space for these kids as well. They have unique joys and challenges in their families and we want to invest equal love and energy into these kids as well.
rEcess Sites
Opportunities for Children Experiencing Disability
Opportunities for Siblings
Volunteer Hours
Find a rEcess Near You
AL - First Baptist Church
Montgomery, AL
Contact: segranthum@gmail.com
AR - 99 Balloons National Organization
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contact: sarahc@99balloons.org
AR - Christ Community Church
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contact: katecully15@gmail.com
AR - Catalyst Church
Bentonville, Arkansas
Contact: jclark@catalystnwa.com
AR - Fellowship Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contact: befries@fellowshipnwa.org
AR - Fellowship Bible Church NWA Rogers
Rogers, Arkansas
Contact: recess.fellowship@gmail.com
AR - Grace Point Church
Bentonville, AR
Contact: ginny@gracepointchurch.net
AR - New Heights Church
Bentonville, Arkansas
AR - Rogers Christian Church
Rogers, AR
Contact: jamie@rogerscc.org
CA - Ekko Church
Fullerton, California
Contact: caroline@ekkochurch.com
CO - Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church
Englewood, Colorado
Contact: cread@cherrycreekpres.org
CO - LIFE Fellowship Frederick
LIFE Fellowship Frederick, CO
Contact: markdkraft@gmail.com
IN - Graceland Church
Floyd County, Indiana
Contact: gregvang3660@gmail.com
KS - Mt Pleasant Community Church
Lyndon, KS
Contact: brittanykramer95@gmail.com
KY - Crossland Community Church
Crossland Community Church, Kentucky
Contact: hla7796@gmail.com
LA - First Presbyterian Church
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contact: jess.concienne@gmail.com
MO - First Baptist Church Bolivar
Bolivar, Missouri
Contact: hollylshuler@yahoo.com
MO - Our Lady Catholic Church
Festus, Missouri
Contact: rmroth70@charter.net
MO - The Venues
Springfield, Missouri
Contact: barbypohl@thevenues.org
MO - Woodland Hills Family Church
Branson, MO
Contact: brittany@woodhills.org
MS - First Baptist Pontotoc
Pontotoc, MS
Contact: danielle@fbcpontotoc.org or emmiechavers@gmail.com
NC - Forest Hill Church
Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact: Christina.Sloat@foresthill.org
OH - First Christian Church
North Canton, Ohio
Contact: tbussey@firstchristian.com
OK - Christ the Redeemer Church
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contact: sarah.wendelbo@gmail.com
TN - Concord Community Church
Brentwood, Tennessee
Contact: Cheryl.Corle@gmail.com
TN - Independent Presbyterian Church
Memphis, Tennessee
Contact: carolstokes61@gmail.com
TX - Watermark Community Church
Dallas, Texas
Contact: recess@watermark.org
TX - Redeemer Church
Lubbock, Texas
Contact: heather@redeemerlubbock.org
TX - University United Methodist Church
San Antonio, TX
Contact: hsheese-rubio@universitysatx.org
TX - Watermark Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Contact: madisonpnorris@gmail.com
WV - First Baptist Church of Hurricane
Hurricane, West Virginia
Contact: danielle@fbcoh.com
Australia - St Jude's Anglican Church
Carlton, VIC
Contact: abrown@stjudes.org.au
Canada - Kingsway Baptist Church
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Contact: heartstoneministries16@gmail.com
Canada - Oakville rEcess
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Contact: andrea.humeniuk@gmail.com
Canada - Willowdale rEcess
Willowdale, Ontario, Canada
Contact: willowdaleplay@gmail.com
rEcess Serves
Families
The entire family is served as parents get a night off while their kids have the best night of their week with friends.
Churches
99 Balloons equips your church to serve families experiencing disability and expand the welcome of your church.
Volunteers
rEcess gives volunteers an opportunity to get to know children experiencing disability and gain new perspective and understanding.
Interested In
Starting a rEcess?
We provide training, program curriculum, web-based registration and communication tools, and ongoing ministry consulting as you expand the welcome of your church!
