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A thriving church in downtown Monterey posts all the Biblical sources for the Nicene Creed as their statement of faith.
Monterey Church meets in a theater in downtowm Monterey. It was started about 5 years ago and is growing quickly. Per the photos posted on their web site, most church leaders look under age 35. Radical and timeless. If you go, post your thoughts.
montereychurch.netMonterey Bay Church lists all the Biblical verses that form the Nicene Creed.
Jay Bradley Holmes, of 114 Cantebury Drive, Aptos, CA was booked into Santa Cruz County jail recently. He was standing outside his house with a gun in his pocket when the police arrieved at 2:45 am. How dumb can you get? He is mad that his wife called 911. He had a stolen gun in his possession and was booked on multiple charges.
Think of the BIG stresses in life: divorce, job loss, death in the family. Husband in jail is another BIG stress. For support for that and other families in the neighborhood, just over the fence is http.//www.sjlife.orgSt. John’s church. St. John’s welcomes all persons.
Know where the best gas station is in Aptos? Yes, it is the Unocal gas station near the entrance to Sea Cliff State Beach. They are the best gas station in Aptos because they have real mechanics that FIX cars.
Across the street from the Unocal gas station, thre used to be a large field. Low income housing built on one parcel. More low income housing comes soon. There is a sign saying that a park is coming. Dont hold your breath.
And in that field, across from the best gas station in Aptos, is where St.John’s Episcopal Church moves soon. Very soon.
Soon, St. John’s will knock on neighborhood doors. They will ask you a few questions. Such as: What do you like about the community? How can St. John’s as a church be a Good Neighbor? What hopes and dreams do you have for your community?
You can check out St. John’s web site at: http:www.sjlife.org
Good conversation, wide variety of Christian and other kinds of books including plenty of crap books. Staffed by volunteers. Been around more than 10 years. Located in Aptos near entrance to Sea Cliff State Beach. Need a book? They will find it for you. For more information go to: http://www.companyof saints.com
Ways to teach religion to children with special needs: Â Â Â
Use short teaching blocks of 15 minutes.
Remove distractions.
Combine pictures with words.
Check with your local elementary school and observe the methods used with children in SDC (Special Day Classes) for children.
Perhaps your congregation  has some experienced teachers or persons with experience working with children with disabilities who can help create a program that works for you.
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Information that is available:  Catholic dioceses in  at least 31 states offer specialized religious education for students with autism, intellectual disability/ mental retardation  and other developmental delays.
Teachers  typically use pictograms to discuss God, the Holy Spirit, the church and to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
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contact psychologist  Dr. Cameron Jackson for additional information  DrCameronJackson@gmail.com
