Living Out James 1.27 Together

At Project 1.27, we believe the Church is uniquely positioned to see every child in a nurturing, well-supported home by recruiting and walking alongside foster and adoptive families as they care for the children in their homes.  Through partnerships with churches, we can equip congregations to engage foster care with compassion, preparation, and ongoing support. We want to help believers live out James 1:27 in tangible, transformative ways.

Throughout the year, there are several opportunities for churches to partner with Project 1.27 or highlight foster care and adoption. To help you plan ahead, I’ve included a 2026 overview of ways we can work together:

April- Topgolf Challenge: Learn more about Project 1.27 while supporting our mission by sponsoring a bay. A great opportunity to connect with families, staff, and other supporters.

May- Hope for the Journey Parenting Conference: A must-attend event for foster and adoptive parents, church staff and volunteers, teachers, and therapists. Churches can support by volunteering in children’s areas or hospitality, or by donating gift cards to bless families with dinner.

July- Family Picnic: See Project 1.27 in action as current and former foster families gather for connection and encouragement. Opportunities to volunteer or sponsor are available.

November- Comedy Night: Celebrate the impact of Project 1.27 with a fun evening. Churches can sponsor a table and invite staff or members to enjoy dinner, hear stories of impact, and laugh together.

November - Pure Religion Sunday: Led by the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), the second Sunday of November is set aside globally to raise awareness of foster care and adoption. We can provide resources to help make this a meaningful experience for your congregation.

December- Family Christmas Party: Volunteer to help serve families at our Christmas party OR donate gift cards that we can share with our families.   These can be gift cards for a dinner out, a fun family experience, or for big stores like Walmart or Target.  These don’t have to be big, but they can go a long way in making a family feel seen and loved during the Holidays.

We would love the opportunity to buy you a coffee, connect, and explore how your church might engage in this life-changing work-whether by hosting a foster care info night, mobilizing Neighbors, or simply learning more.  Contact [email protected].  

By Kym Schnittker, Community Engagement and ​Events Manager