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SUMMARY:Adoption & Foster | Kinship Family Respite & Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of relaxation\, learning\, and support\, open to all kinship caregivers and their families in West Michigan! Kids will participate in games and activities\, complete with a bounce house while caregivers will attend a valuable training session on healthy foods. Organizations from all over the area will share how they can support you in caring for children in your home. \nLearn More
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adoption-foster-kinship-family-respite-training/
LOCATION:Crossroads Bible Church\, 800 Scribner NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster,Community Care,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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SUMMARY:Elective | Adoption & Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about foster care/adoption? Would you like to support foster/adoptive families? Join us at this elective to learn ways God has uniquely equipped you to serve in this ministry! This elective is for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent as well as those who are interested in supporting families who have welcomed kids into their homes. \nTo learn more about the Adoptive and Foster Care Ministry at Crossroads\, click here.
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/elective-adoption-foster-care-2/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room North\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240212T203000
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SUMMARY:Adoption & Foster | Leading Kids in a Gender Confused World
DESCRIPTION:As a foster\, adoptive or bio parent walking the roads of Christian hospitality you have likely experienced feeling frozen in fear\, gripped with anger and gutted with compassion about our current cultural climate when it comes to sexuality and gender with our youth.\nHow can we engage this space ourselves\, let alone equip these children to discern the murky waters wisely when it seems like there is pressure to give complete affirmation of same-sex desires or gender transitioning? \nLaurie Krieg\, a ministry leader in the sexuality and gender space for ten years and mom of three young children herself\, will come alongside us to help equip us to navigate this terrain with winsome grace and truth. \nSign Up Here
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adoption-foster-leading-kids-in-a-gender-confused-world/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T020046
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SUMMARY:Adopt & Foster | Equip Moms' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for worship\, meals\, laughter\, and and time to connect with current and prospective foster/adoptive/kinship moms. Lisa Qualls & Melissa Corkum from Adoption Wise will be joining us. \nRegistration includes dinner Friday night\, breakfast Saturday morning\, Saturday lunch\, and plenty of drinks and snacks in between! Crossroads Bible Church has generously provided their space for this event! For those who want to add an overnight stay\, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids is just a short walk across the river! \nRegister Here\n\nSCHEDULE\nFriday\, January 26th\n\n6:00pm  Registration & Dinner\n7:00pm  Worship & Session 1: Reclaim Compassion for Yourself\n\nSaturday\, January 27th\n\n8:30am  Breakfast\n9:00am  Worship & Session 2: Reclaim Compassion for Your Child\n10:45am  Break\n11:00am  Session 3: Reclaim Hope for Your Family\n12:30pm  Lunch\n1:00pm  Q & A with Lisa and Melissa\n2:00pm  Optional free outing to Fredrick Meijer Gardens\, coffee shops (gift cards provided). There is also an option to stay at Crossroads for discussion groups\n4:00pm  Retreat Concludes
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adopt-foster-equip-moms-retreat/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster,Community Care
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T103000
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CREATED:20231117T214910Z
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SUMMARY:Elective | Adoption & Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about foster care/adoption? Would you like to support foster/adoptive families? Join us at this elective to learn ways God has uniquely equipped you to serve in this ministry! This elective is for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent as well as those who are interested in supporting families who have welcomed kids into their homes.  \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about the Adoptive and Foster Care Ministry at Crossroads\, click here.
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/elective-adoption-foster-care/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T133000
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SUMMARY:Adopt & Foster | Foster Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting church ministry leaders\, foster care agencies\, and child welfare advocates to join us for a time to connect and learn how we can partner together. Jason Johnson will be leading the conversation\, the coffee will be flowing\, and a catered lunch will be served. \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about the Adoptive and Foster Care Ministry at Crossroads\, click here. \nSchedule:\n\n10:00-10:30 Join us for a time of prayer & worship\, where we will ask God to provide more than enough for children & families before\, during and beyond foster care\n10:30-11:00 Check in\, meet & greet\, coffee time!\n11:00-12:30 Session with Jason\n12:30-1:00 Lunch\n1:00-1:30 Q&A\n\n  \nCost:\n$10 per person.\nWe would like to offer this free to agency workers. If you work for Bethany Christian Services\, Catholic Charities\, DA Blodgett\, Samaritas or Wellspring\, use the code AGENCY at checkout and it will take the $10 off. We are really thankful for all you do! \n\nThis event is a joint effort between the following churches and organizations: Calvary Church\, Chapel Pointe\, Crossroads Bible Church\, Kentwood Community Church\, Redemption City Church\, Ridge Point Community Church\, The Local Church\, Bethany Christian Services\, CarePortal\, Catholic Charities\, DA Blodgett\, Samaritas\, and Wellspring Lutheran Services. God has been doing amazing things as we’ve collaborated and partnered together—we are excited to share more about it with you!
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adopt-foster-foster-community-lunch/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T200000
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SUMMARY:Adopt & Foster | Encourage
DESCRIPTION:For current and prospective foster/adoptive parents\, we know the journey is complex and full of twists and turns. We get it and are there too. Join us for dinner as Jason Johnson reminds us of the hope and power we have in the Gospel. A catered dinner will be served. \nCost is $10 per person. \nContact Jamie (jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org) if you have any questions. \nSCHEDULE:\n\n6-6:30 dinner\n6:30-8:00 welcome\, intros & session from Jason\n\n  \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about the Adoptive and Foster Care Ministry at Crossroads\, click here.
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adopt-foster-encourage/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T020046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182655Z
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SUMMARY:Adopt & Foster | Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Inviting all child placing agencies\, family preservation specialists\, church ministry leaders\, bridge organizations and non profits supporting families and kids! Join us as we hear Gaelin Elmore share about growing up in the foster care system and how God used the power of belonging to bring healing and redemption to his story. \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about the Adoptive and Foster Care Ministry at Crossroads\, click here.
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adopt-foster-community-lunch/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231023T200000
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SUMMARY:Adopt & Foster | The Power of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:This is a great evening for current and prospective foster\, adoptive\, or kinship families. Join us for an evening of connection and encouragement as we hear from Gaelin Elmore on the power of belonging. Gaelin will share his story of growing up in the foster care system and how God used the power of belonging to bring redemption and healing to his life. A catered dinner will be provided. Contact Jamie if you have any questions. \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about the Adoptive and Foster Care Ministry at Crossroads\, click here.
URL:https://crossroads-bible.org/event/adopt-foster-the-power-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Crossroads Upper Room\, 800 Scribner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adopt & Foster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bartlett":MAILTO:jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org
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