True Vine Weekend

Adoption  |  Foster Care  |  Family Preservation

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.

True Vine Weekend Opportunities

OCTOBER 4+5

As part of our annual True Vine Weekend, we will hear from guest speaker, Jamie Finn in all our worship services.

Saturday, October 4 | 5pm
Sunday, October 5 | 9am + 11am

Jamie Finn

Jamie C. Finn is the bestselling author of Foster the Family and an advocate for foster and adoptive families. She is the founder of Foster the Family, host of the Real Mom podcast, and the creator of Goods and Better. Jamie has spoken to thousands of foster and adoptive parents, ministry leaders, and child welfare advocates at conferences and retreats across the country.

Through her honest and engaging social media presence, Jamie offers a real-life glimpse into fostering. She and her husband, Alan, live in New Jersey, and are parents to 6+ children through birth, adoption, and foster care.
SPECIAL EVENT

A Time to be Filled with Jamie Finn

Saturday, October 4 | 9am-12pm

If you're a foster or adoptive mom, join us for A Time to be Filled with foster parent, speaker, author, and blogger Jamie Finn.  Jamie, in her typical and relatable fashion, will weave together scripture and personal experience to offer both encouragement and refreshment to moms. 
9am-12pm
Cost: Free
KidCare: $5/family
(KidCare is available on a first-come first-served basis for pre-registered children from infant through 5th grade. Children must be registered no later than one week before the start class.)
Register for a time to be filled

Beyond True Vine Weekend

Adoption + Foster Care Information Session
Sunday, October 12 | 9am

Curious about adoption or foster care? Want to learn more about the resources and community available to you? Join us on Sunday morning, October 12 for this brief, informative session where you can ask questions and learn the basics in a no-pressure environment. Light snacks will be served. Let us know you’re coming so we can save you a seat!

Location: Connection Room (main level, near the back of the cafe lobby)
register for adoption & Foster Care Info Meeting

True Vine Serve Opportunities Meeting
Sunday, October 12 | 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.
Let us know you’re coming so we can save you a seat!

Location: Connection Room (main level, near the back of the cafe lobby)
Register for True Vine Serve Meeting
QUESTIONS about these events or True Vine? Email truevine@pccfw.org.
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