In a non-deaf world, Calvary Temple fills a gap of spiritual accessibility by spreading the Gospel and the Word to the Deaf every Sunday.

Access to information for the Deaf is often not available, let alone faith-based information. Fortunately, Calvary Temple and Barbara Easter, a Deaf Fellowship pastor are providing a space where the Deaf can build a community and grow in their faith in the language they know best.

Calvary Temple first started a Deaf ministry called the Church of the Deaf in 1976, more than 40 years ago. Now, the Calvary Temple Deaf Fellowship serves the same community and Pastor Easter has been at the helm for nine years. "For me what's been uplifting is meeting people in the community; talking about spiritual needs and spiritual guidance and not only telling them about God but introducing them to God," Easter signs. 

She believes it's important that this type of ministry be available for the Deaf. "When we look at the Deaf ministry, for churches to provide this information it's critical," Easter signs. 

Easter shares that people from other provinces and countries are constantly visiting the Deaf Fellowship and feel encouraged. "It's awesome to see people communicate using their first language," Easter signs.

"It means that the mercy and salvation that has been given to me, I am able to share."

According to Easter, this ministry is just one way of making access to information equitable. She wants everyone, not just those who are Deaf but those who are non-Deaf with different needs to have equal opportunities to the Word. 

Calvary Temple is not alone in their work. "There are lots of churches who provide interpretation services, this is one of many. We have around 40-50 people who attend regularly," Easter signs. 

Easter states that American Sign language has its own culture and that through their bible studies and small groups they are able to build upon it with a spiritual aspect. "Through this ministry, there is a church-led fellowship and empowerment for outreach," Easter signs.

Ephesians 2:5 encourages her. "For myself, it means that the mercy and salvation that has been given to me, I am able to share," Easter signs.

She asks that people pray for the Deaf community and stop by on a Sunday if they are curious because it is a fully different experience. "We sign our songs. It's quite poetic, it's beyond beautiful," Easter signs.