Many community services use a similar designation from past mergers.
However, the truth of our church community at this point in history is that it is a joining of two worshiping communities that are otherwise separated by the cultures of communication. We share resources for Sunday School, as most Deaf parents have hearing children, and most Deaf children have hearing parents. Deafness is hereditary. It is an exciting fellowship, as we increase in fellowship and understanding under the headship of our One Lord, Jesus Christ. Dr. Francis J. Casale began the ASL congregation in his home and a few years ago was led by God to enter into the fellowship of the Inter-Community Church of God.