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Matthews UMC Rainbow Ark Ministry

Matthews United Methodist Church

Matthews, North Carolina - Mecklenburg County

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May 30, 2026

Area

Charlotte

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801 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105

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Provider overview

Rainbow Ark Ministry offers Sunday small groups and disability-focused family connection at Matthews UMC, with links to Rainbow Express camp and disability resources.

Matthews UMC hosts Rainbow Ark Ministry and partners with Rainbow Express Ministries to support families with disabilities.

Quick facts

Registration
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Email
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Ages
Elementary children, teens, and young adults with disabilities; families should use the page's age-level contacts to confirm the right group
Season
Year-round Sunday groups, with summer camp connection through Rainbow Express Ministries
Cost
The ministry page does not list a fee for Sunday groups; families should confirm any camp, event, or registration costs directly with the church or Rainbow Express.

Location contacts

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1 public contact

Matthews United Methodist Church

801 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105

The official page lists separate phone contacts for elementary children, teens, and young adults; 704-815-1903 is the elementary contact shown on the page.

Programs and offerings

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Rainbow Ark Sunday Groups

Age-level Sunday groups and disability ministry connections for children, teens, and young adults.

Ages
Elementary children, teens, and young adults with disabilities; families should use the page's age-level contacts to confirm the right group
Season
Year-round Sunday groups, with summer camp connection through Rainbow Express Ministries
Schedule
The official page lists 11:00 am Sunday groups for elementary children and teens and an online young adult small group.
Cost
The ministry page does not list a fee for Sunday groups; families should confirm any camp, event, or registration costs directly with the church or Rainbow Express.
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Listing check

Last checked
May 30, 2026
Why this is listed
Matthews UMC's official Rainbow Ark Ministry page says United Kids and Youth Ministries partner with Rainbow Express Ministries to offer age-level Sunday groups for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities and links families to the Rainbow Express summer camp.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Rainbow Ark Sunday Groups

Matthews UMC's official Rainbow Ark Ministry page says United Kids and Youth Ministries partner with Rainbow Express Ministries to offer age-level Sunday groups for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities and links families to the Rainbow Express summer camp.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The church page describes age-level groups, a welcoming environment for families, and connections to Rainbow Express summer camp and disability resources.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm classroom location, volunteer or staff support, drop-off expectations, restroom and personal-care limits, faith-based content, sensory needs, and the age-level contact for the participant's group.

What we checked

What we found: Matthews UMC's official Rainbow Ark Ministry page says United Kids and Youth Ministries partner with Rainbow Express Ministries to offer age-level Sunday groups for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities and links families to the Rainbow Express summer camp.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

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  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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May 30, 2026

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Last checked

May 30, 2026

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Distance

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Common questions

Is Matthews UMC Rainbow Ark Ministry reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Matthews United Methodist Church?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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