True Vine Weekend

Adoption  |  Foster Care  |  Family Preservation

Pathway believes in redemption and healing, and we believe in Christ’s call to care for the vulnerable. We believe everyone can do something to positively impact the life of a child. And that all of those “somethings” are valuable. 

True Vine Weekend Opportunities

SEPTEMBER 12+13

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

Saturday, September 12 | 5pm
Sunday, September 13 | 9am + 11am

Tori Hope Petersen

Tori Hope Petersen is the bestselling author of Breaking the Patterns That Break You and the memoir Fostered. A nationally sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, she encourages women, mothers, and young people who are navigating difficult circumstances.

As a leading advocate for foster care, Tori has shared her story with members of Congress and partnered with organizations across the country to raise awareness and support for vulnerable children and families.

At home Tori is a wife and mom who loves cooking with her children. As a family, they often prepare extra food and have an open-door home, for anyone who might stop by.
SPECIAL EVENT

A Morning with Tori Hope Petersen

Saturday, September 12 | 9am-12pm

Foster, adoptive, and kinship moms, along with adults who have experienced foster care or adoption, are invited to join us A Morning with Tori Hope Petersen. We'll enjoy breakfast, flower arranging, and encouragement together. Tori will share from her experience as a former youth in foster care as well as a foster parent.
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.)

Beyond True Vine Weekend

Royal Family Kids Camp Info Session
Saturday, September 19 | 5pm

Join us for dinner during the Saturday service to learn about Royal Family Kids Camp and how you can help us launch this life-changing camp for kids in foster care right here in Allen County. Come hear the vision, ask questions, and discover how you can get involved.

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

Adoption + Foster Care Info Session
Sunday, September 20 | 9am

Curious about adoption or foster care? Want to learn more about the resources and community available to you? Join us on Sunday morning, 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)

True Vine Serve Opportunities Interest Meeting
Sunday, September 20 | 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 under-resourced 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)
QUESTIONS about these events or True Vine? Email truevine@pccfw.org.

Adoption, Foster Care, Care Communities, and More