Vertical Church hosts bi-annual prom event

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - People dressed to impress Thursday evening at Vertical Church in Yuma as the church hosted its bi-annual prom for adults and students with special needs.

The event welcomed individuals ages 14 and older and provided a night of celebration, inclusion, and community. Attendees enjoyed an energetic atmosphere filled with dancing to DJ music, along with a variety of activities including karaoke and games.

Nearly 100 students and adults attended the prom, many of whom have participated in the event for years. According to Lead Pastor Jason Taylor, the prom holds special meaning for both attendees and volunteers.

“The students and adults come in over the years, grow up, and some have been coming since the beginning,” Taylor said. “It’s just the smile on their face and the joy in their hearts, and honestly, for the volunteers that volunteer, they get a great joy and a blessing out of it as well.”

The evening concluded on a celebratory note, with every student and adult being crowned either king or queen, reinforcing the event’s message of dignity, joy, and belonging for all who attended.