Sign language Masses ‘rooted in compassion,’ build relationships with deaf community

It’s not always easy for Christians who are deaf or hard of hearing to find services and Masses, but some churches are ...
The Advocate

Signing church services for the Deaf is a work of love — and a willingness to learn the Bible

At the First Baptist Church of Suitland, just across the District of Columbia border in Maryland, a typical Sunday service includes coffee and pastries, warm greetings and a sermon delivered by the ...

As many celebrate with song, deaf Christians find Christmas joy in their 'heart language'

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - For Christians, this time of year is meant to celebrate the birth of their savior, Jesus, and his ...
Afro

When the hands do the preaching: Black ASL in church

When Justina Taylor Miles broke the internet signing Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl performance, she wasn’t just interpreting — she was continuing a tradition of Black American Sign Language. On Sunday ...
The Providence Journal

This church in North Kingstown converses entirely in ASL. How congregants hear the word of God

“We worship the same God as you. We sure can't hear, but we can feel it.” – Pastor Seth Sobral NORTH KINGSTOWN – You could easily drive past Alpha & Omega Deaf Church without noticing it. The ...
UCA News

Deaf Pakistanis celebrate Christmas with a difference

It was a Christmas event with a difference. The worship, sermons, hymns, traditional play and even jokes were in sign language for the participating deaf Christians. “They face discrimination for ...
WebMD

What is American Sign Language (ASL)?

Sign language is a language you express by using your hands and face instead of spoken words. It’s most commonly used by people in the Deaf community. How many types of sign language are there? There ...