Sharing Hands is a program specifically run by the Deaf for members and friends of St. Matthew's. Worship and *other events at St.
Matthew's are interpreted into ASL - American Sign Language.
The Deaf
and Hard of Hearing participate in all aspects of the church and ministry, serving as Assisting
Ministers and Lectors and teachers in other education programs. Sign language
classes are offered at regular intervals for the hearing members of this
community.
All Deaf-related activities are either monitored or coordinated by
Sharing Hands Task Force. For more information, you may contact our Deaf Mission Developer, Mr. Donald Rosenkjar
at donkhai99@aol.com.
* ASL Interpretation at non-worship events depends on the availability of an interpreter.
Worship for the Deaf
All-ASL worship on the second and fourth Sundays of the month,
10:30 am, and on the first & third Sunday, Bible study 9:30am, both in the Sharing Hands Chapel.
Led by Deaf Mission Developer, Mr. Donald Rosenkjar.
Donald L. Rosenkjar, a native Angeleno, was born of Deaf parents. He studied Economics at Gallaudet University and theology at USC and Loyola Marymount.
For most of his life, Donald has been involved with various projects and jobs involving the church, both Catholic and Lutheran. He is past president of Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association, a national organization for Deaf ELCA, and continues to serve on its board of directors. He has been a member of St. Matthew's for the past ten years, and currently serves as our Deaf Lay Minister.
