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Church initiative packet
Our introduction for pastors and church leaders: the mission, the families we hope to serve, free participation, lasting relationships and an invitation to begin a local conversation.
For churches & community hosts
Make room for
a community of care.
A place for pastors, ministry leaders and community hosts to explore a free support group for families caring for someone they love.
Free family participationEvery faith and background welcomeRelationships through every stage of care
Church resource collection
Start with the heart
of the initiative.
Read, download or share these materials with your church leadership team. The pastor packet introduces the vision; the supporting documents help your community explore the next steps.
For understanding & planning
Use these as conversation starters. Planning materials describe possibilities to work through with your church and the Sharing the Caring team.
Family awareness
What is a family caregiver?
A one-page handout to help people recognize caregiving in their own lives and understand why support matters.
Example discussion guide
Church conversation outline
An outline originally prepared for a conversation with 360 Church, covering a possible meeting rhythm, local volunteers, learning topics and resources.
Proposed · Leadership review
Participation protocol & intake
A proposed guide for stewards and host leaders, with participation standards and blank intake forms. Review and agree on local procedures together before use.
For sharing the invitation
Supporting materials for outreach, community conversations and the September 2027 celebration.
Community outreach
Civic & service leaders invitation
An invitation for public servants to honor family caregivers, listen to residents and help connect people with community resources at the celebration.
Celebration & practical support
Community support invitation
An invitation to support the celebration through a venue, food, volunteer time, useful services and other contributions.
Sharing the initiative
Presentation folder artwork
The branded presentation-folder artwork and panel previews for assembling church packets. Printer specifications are included in the PDF.
Around the table
What a group can offer.
A place to be heard
Peer support and honest conversation, with room to share at your own pace or simply listen.
Useful learning
Practical topics, shared experience and guest participation shaped by what families say they need.
Relationships that continue
Familiar faces and resource connections through changes in care, including when a loved one moves into a care home.
A wider circle of support
Churches can help connect the initiative with civic leaders, municipalities, local organizations and neighbors. Together, we can listen to families, share useful resources and explore practical ways to help.
Groups offer peer support, learning and community connection. People who need individual assistance attend with their own support person; gatherings do not provide supervised or drop-off care.
Let’s begin with listening
Could a circle
begin at your church?
Share the packet with your team, then tell us about your congregation, your neighborhood and the families you hope to support.
Start a hosting conversation