Pathway believes in redemption and healing, and we believe in Christ’s mandate to serve the vulnerable. More than 75 Pathway families have stepped into foster care, adoption, and pre-foster care support (New Mercies Ministries) to provide kids with a safe place to call home. We believe everyone can do something to positively impact the life of a child. And that all of those “somethings” are valuable. Join us for True Vine Weekend to learn more about God’s call to serve vulnerable children and families.

You won’t want to miss our very special services December 2+3, featuring guest speaker Dr. Curt Thompson. You’ll also have opportunity to attend two special events with Dr. Thompson this weekend, and we highly recommend you take advantage of these sessions! (More information below.)

TRUE VINE WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES:

A WEEKEND WITH DR. CURT THOMPSON

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 9AM – 12PM

Pathway Community Church is excited to welcome Curt Thompson, MD, for a morning of learning about attachment and trauma, shame, and hope in suffering. This three hour in-service will be geared toward counselors, social workers, pastors, teachers, and those in care professions, but all are welcome to attend.

Location: Pathway’s Worship Center (main level)

Cost: $25

Continuing education credits will be available where applicable

DECEMBER 2+3

As part of our annual True Vine Weekend, Dr. Curt Thompson will be the guest speaker in all our worship services.

Saturday, December 2 | 5pm

Sunday, December 3 | 9am + 11am

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 2-3PM

In this one-hour “Hope for Healing” conversation, Dr. Curt Thompson will speak about how we can silence shame and find hope and healing. This is an excellent event for anyone to attend!

Location: Pathway’s Worship Center (main level)

Cost: Free!

TRUE VINE FAMILY DINNER

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 6:30PM

If you are a foster, adoptive, or New Mercies family, we’d love for you to join us for dinner on Saturday evening, December 2. We’ll provide a meal for you and your family, and we’ll all get to enjoy some encouraging conversations. RSVP using the link below.

Location: The Venue lobby (from main lobby, go upstairs and turn left)

TRUE VINE SILENT AUCTION

BEGINS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 5PM

ENDS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 5PM

We have a goal to raise $15,000 in community partnerships, donations, and auction sales. Help us meet this goal by browsing our silent auction and bid on items like zoo passes, getaway trips, memberships, and gift cards from local businesses.

BEYOND TRUE VINE WEEKEND:

ADOPTION + FOSTER CARE INTEREST MEETING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 9AM

Curious about adoption or foster care? Want to learn more about the resources and community available to you? Join us on Sunday morning, December 10 for this Q+A with Pathway’s True Vine Adoption and Orphan Care Ministry. Light snacks will be served and there is no need to RSVP.

Location: Connection Room (main level, near the back of the cafe lobby)

FAMILY PRESERVATION + CARE COMMUNITIES INFO MEETING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 11AM

Join us for this session, and you’ll get info about:

• • • Family preservation through New Mercies Ministries (formerly Safe Families)
    • Care Communities are made up of a group of 4-6 adults/families who serve as an extended family that offers tangible support for a foster family.
    • CarePortal is an online platform that enables the Department of Child Services to request tangible needs (such as a dresser or twin bed) for underresourced families in the community. We, the local church then have the opportunity to meet those needs.
    • CASA volunteers (court-appointed special advocates) advocate for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Light snacks will be served and there is no need to RSVP.

Location: The Gathering (main level, near the back of the cafe lobby)

QUESTIONS about these events or orphan care at Pathway? Email truevine@pccfw.org.