St. Andrew’s has hosted Night to Shine since 2018. It is our largest ministry and is a prom-like event for individuals with special needs.
Night to Shine is:
- A worldwide movement.
- A celebration of God’s love, for people with special needs.
- An unforgettable prom night experience.
- A celebration of the value of life.
- A night when all guests are kings and queens of the prom.
- Held simultaneously on one night around the world.
- Changing the narrative on how people with special needs are viewed.
- Night to Shine is held the Friday prior to Valentine’s Day.
This past February, 537 churches and 175,000 volunteers in 50 states and 20 countries came together on one night to celebrate 90,000 honored guests with special needs in what has become not just a nationwide event, but a worldwide movement, celebrating people with special needs. Each guest receives a crown or tiara because they are all kings and queens.
Activities that are included in Night to Shine are:
- Coronation
- Limo rides
- Dinner
- Dancing
- Therapy dogs
- Green screen
- Respite room
- Separate family meal for parents/caretakers staying on-site
- Karaoke
- Salon Services (beginning earlier with staggered start times)
- Cost to guests: always FREE!
It’s not just about the banner we fly in church, it’s about the people in the church.
It is a night not only for guests to shine, but for churches to shine, for volunteers to shine, and most importantly, for Christ to shine.
Give to Night to Shine here.