Originally Posted by Chase

I agree churches wishing to serve all its members should provide access and accommodations for even one member who needs it.

I'm no lawyer, but I'm thinking unless the church is somehow receiving federal funds, the Persons with Disabilities Act cannot be legally applied. No matter, I still believe it would be a moral duty.

When I go to my friend's Protestant services at Salem First Christian, they offer a variety of electronic devices for HoH. My friend has been told that if they know in advance when I'll attend, even though I'm not a member, they will hire an interpreter. So the church that says it "doesn't have a deaf ministry" seems very weak in godly principles.

Regular Catholic Mass at Albany's St. Mary's is less of a problem, as the service is printed word-for-word in English and Spanish in missals in each pew. Announcements and prayer lists are also handed out.

Just a reminder: You don't go to Hell for someone else's failure or misdeeds. Even a believer's own misdeeds are forgiven if he or she wants.

Still, I hope your church will work to improve your comfort level.