What is CPCI?

Christian Parenting and Caregivers Initiative

Mission Statement:

To encourage parents and caregivers of children and teens in their moral, spiritual, and interpersonal growth, offering a Christian perspective through small group conversations, public media, outreach, and community events and activities.

Who is CPCI for?

• Parents of Children
  
• Parents of Teenagers
• Single Parents
• Blended or Step-Parents
• Relatives who provide care for children (age 0-17)
• Parents and Caregivers who have difficult questions
• Parents and Caregivers who need support, encouragement, and NO judgement

Resources & Ideas

Conversation Starters

Books and Podcasts

Service Projects for Families

Assistance with childcare for CPCI Events

Resources for school Tutoring

Opportunities for Reflection and Retreat

Suggestions for Staying Calm,

Skipping the Loud Voice,

Repetition,

and Stressful Arguments,

Dealing with Resistance,

Tantrums, Tears,

and Sleepless Nights

Starting June 2024

New Episodes released on every second and fourth Mondays

The Team

Executive Team

Sylvia Blackwell, Director

Sally Bevell, Advisor

Ruby Medlin, Financial Advisor

Peer Group Facilitators:

Chuck & Corinne Sampson, Jimmy & Renee Jones, Melinda Todd, Karin Cummins

3 Peer Groups Starting now!

Hosted By:

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Galloway United Methodist Church

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Peer Groups meet together one time a month; after forming each group will decide on meeting time and place, and online access,

Depending on need, childcare will be provided or a stipend given for your own childcare.

Each Peer Group will choose topics discussed. Most importantly, these Peer Groups are a safe, non-judgmental space for healthy discussions.

To Register or Receive more information Use this QR code

Facebook Group Page

Parenting Conversations with

Dr. Susan Buttross

Complimentary Pasta Buffet

(Gluten Free option)

Cash Bar

Mother of four and grandmother of eleven,

Dr. Susan Buttross is Professor Emeritus and former Chief of the Division of Child Development and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and is board certified in Pediatrics and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

Dr. Buttross served as the Director of the Child Development Clinic at UMMC for 26 years and continues to advocate for children in a variety of arenas. She has been the host of MPB’s Tuesday edition of Southern Remedy, “Relatively Speaking” for the last 11 years.

Registration Required

Seating Limited

interest form

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First Name

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Last Name

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Mailing Address

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City St Zip

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Spouse/Partner’s Name (if applicable)

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Phone

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Email

Children:

Name / relationship to you Age

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Do you attend a church? ___Yes ___No

If so, name of church: __________________

Will childcare be needed: ___Yes ___No

Will tutoring care be needed? ___Yes ___No

For More Information: CPCI@millsaps.edu

Use QR code to register:

centerforministry.com

Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative Tab

“Children will follow your example, not your advice.”

What is the time commitment?

Find more information on how to register for The Christian Parenting and Caregiving Project at centerforministry.com

Let’s talk about what it means to Live our Christian Faith in everyday life

“start children off on the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

Groups start NOW!

A journey

to become better equipped to talk to your children and teenagers about Faith.

Discover practical, creative ways to talk to your children and youth about living into God’s abundant grace and love.