
Rooted and Growing
Cultivating Faith in the Sacred Chaos of Family Life
Mission Statement
To nurture strong, faith-filled marriages and families to grow in faith, find support, and build friendships with others navigating the sacred chaos of this season of life.Core Pillars
• Faith Formation – deep roots
• Marriage & Parenting Support – sturdy branches
• Authentic Community – growing together
• Sacred Chaos – embracing the messy, holy nowProgram Outline
• Monthly Gatherings: “Sacred Chaos Sessions”
Casual, come-as-you-are events with childcare (if possible)Topic examples:
• “God in the Exhaustion: Finding Grace in the 3AM Feedings”
• “Sacred Fights: Healthy Conflict as a Path to Holiness”
• “Date Night on a Budget and No Babysitter”Small Groups: “Root Circles”
6-8 week seasonal studies focused on:
• Marriage (e.g., The Meaning of Marriage, Love & Respect)
• Parenting (e.g., Parenting with Grace, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids)
• Faith (e.g., Lectio Divina for Couples, Family Catechesis 101)Community Supported Events
• “Play & Pray” Mornings – Casual weekday meetups for prayer and play
• “Sacred Sitters” Network – Volunteer-based babysitting co-op to give couples a breakService Projects: “Branches Out”
• Baby supply drives
• Meal trains for new parents