Pure Religion Sunday is a day of unity to reflect God’s heart for the orphaned and vulnerable on the first Sunday in November and throughout the year.
Rooted in James 1:27 and reflected throughout all of Scripture, this special day encourages your church to engage deeply in adoption, foster care, global orphan care and wrap-around family support — central to living as disciples of Christ. Churches in over 120 countries that have witnessed the transformative power of this day to catalyze action and celebrate all that God is doing in their communities on behalf of vulnerable children and families.
But Pure Religion Sunday is not a one-size-fits-all event. Think of it like a tub of Legos—you can borrow tools and ideas from others, then snap the pieces together in ways that fit your church’s unique rhythms, culture, and needs.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Gabe Forsyth at Mosaic Church, who shares how his church has leveraged Pure Religion Sunday over the years and the impact it has had on their culture. You’ll also hear from Lisa Robertson at HopeBridge in Ohio, who explains how the day has helped their organization engage local churches in meaningful, lasting ways.
You’ll come away with practical ideas and fresh inspiration to make Pure Religion Sunday your own—crafting something deeply meaningful for your congregation that ultimately rallies the people of God to make a bigger difference for children and families in your community.
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Pure Religion Sunday Resources
Pure Religion Sunday is a day of unity to reflect God’s heart for the orphaned and vulnerable on November 9, 2025, and throughout the year.
From launching new ministries to engaging with community partners and uniting across denominations, Pure Religion Sunday mobilizes collective action to care for vulnerable children and families.
Consider how your church can leverage Pure Religion Sunday to engage your people, expand your ministry, and connect with others.
Find the Pure Religion Webpage and Field Guide Here.
Find the PREACH booklet from Jason Johnson Here.
Preaching & Teaching Blogpost, which includes recordings of other workshops and webinars here.
Foster Care Prayer Journal
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Gabe Forsyth | Mosaic Church
He and his wife Tiffany met at Mosaic and have been married since 2008. They are adoptive parents to two awesome boys, Adonias and Judah. Gabe appreciates a good cup of coffee, used bookstores, exploring new places, experiencing new cultures, and spending time with family and friends as they enjoy one another and stir each other up towards love and good deeds.
Lisa Robertson | Hope Bridge
Lisa is a foster and adoptive mom with years of personal experience in advocacy, sibling and bio family relationship preservation, and the preventative work of keeping families together. She is also the co-host of ReStoried - a podcast by Hope Bridge.
When she's not immersed in the work of foster care, she enjoys time with her family–husband, J.J., and 4 children: Avery, Rhodes, Bowen, and Grayson.
Jason Johnson | Host
Jason Weber | Host