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Presbyterian News Service

A different kind of church

A series on Urban Village in the Presbytery of Transylvania shines a light on sanctuary, support and belonging

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Urban Village

June 5, 2025

Alex Simon, PC(USA) Communications

Presbyterian News Service

In a world where too many children are turned away for being “different,” one community is rewriting the story.

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Urban Village
Urban Village is a new worshiping community in the Presbytery of Transylvania (photo by Alex Simon).

Urban Village, a vibrant new worshiping community birthed from the Presbytery of Transylvania and supported by Wilmore Presbyterian Church in Wilmore, Kentucky, is doing more than offering after-school care — it’s creating sacred space. Especially for neurodivergent children who are too often excluded elsewhere, Urban Village offers what every child deserves: a sense of belonging, understanding, and love.

Video 1: Belonging

Video 2: Inclusivity

Video 3: Sanctuary

This powerful three-part video series tells the story of a ministry grounded in radical inclusivity, community care, and the spirit of Christ. Through candid conversations and real-life moments, you’ll witness how God’s work is unfolding in the most unexpected — and most needed — of places.

Whether you’re part of a church looking for ministry inspiration or someone who believes every child deserves a safe haven, this is a story worth watching.

Come see what happens when church shows up exactly where it's needed most.

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Topics: Children, Youth & Young Adults, Racial Equity Ministry, New Worshiping Communities, Mid Councils