Where It All Began – Our History
In the early 2000s, Camp Daniel launched its first monthly gathering for people with disabilities in Crivitz, Wisconsin. It was called Powerhouse and was led by co-founders Little Tony, Karol and local Pastor, John Koch. The gathering quickly grew. What began as a small monthly event became a place where people could worship, build friendships, study the Bible, and simply be together.
As the community grew, so did the vision.
Powerhouse eventually moved to the more populated Green Bay area and was rebranded as The Able Fellowship. Over time, the gathering grew from monthly, to twice a month, and eventually to every week. With that change came another important step: The Able Fellowship became The Able Church.
A Church By and For People with Disabilities
Able Church was created to be a church for and by people with disabilities.
People with disabilities aren’t simply attendees. They are involved throughout the life of the church, serving, leading, participating, building relationships, and helping shape the community. This model created something beautiful. People with disabilities were given an opportunity to have a seat at the table alongside other local churches and Christian organizations. Able Church became a place where their voices, gifts, experiences, and leadership could help shape the wider Christian community.
And it continues today.
Now independently run, The Able Church in Green Bay meets weekly and offers church services, Bible studies, organized sports, and opportunities to build lasting friendships and community.
The Camp Daniel Connection
But the story doesn’t stop in Green Bay. Over the years, people who came to Camp Daniel began asking an important question:
“What if we could have this kind of community at home?”
Camp Daniel is often a place where people build friendships, experience Christian community, discover their gifts, and realize that they have an important place in the lives of others. When campers and volunteers returned home, they wanted that community to continue. So they started creating it.
Throughout the years, gatherings with roots in Camp Daniel have developed in communities across the region. Some began because a camper wanted to stay connected. Others started because a volunteer saw a need in their own community. Each one looks a little different, but they share the same heart:
People with disabilities gathering together, growing in faith, building friendships, and being an active part of their local community.
Today, there are multiple Able gatherings connected to the Camp Daniel family, ranging from monthly gatherings to weekly communities.
Find an Able Community Near You
If you live near one of these communities, we’d love for you to get involved. Whether you are a person with a disability, a family member, a volunteer, there is a place for you.
Able Fellowship – Crivitz, WI
Weekly Community Gathering
Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM (seasonally)
Located inside Faith EPC
Address: 806 Fritzie Ave, Crivitz, WI 54114
Ruth Hucek (715) 927-3404
Able Fellowship – Sheboygan, WI
Monthly Community Gathering
Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
Located inside Crossroads Community Church
Address: 4321 County Rd A, Sheboygan, WI
Sabrina Weidner (715)-897-1825
The Able Church – Green Bay, WI
Weekly Church Service
Fridays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Erickson Activity Center, located inside Living Hope Church
1840 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54303
Pastor Tim Mandich (920) 337-9395
Website: The Able Church
Caring Friends: Rolling Meadows, IL
3rd Saturday of each month
3:00–5:00 PM
Meadows Christian Fellowship
2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
office@meadowsfamily.org
(847) 255-8764
