We are a group of Christians from diverse communities and theological backgrounds—all affected by adoption and united by a desire to:
- Center adoptee and birth parent voices;
- Illuminate lived-experience truths often missing from conversations about adoption in The Church;
- Support those who have been been pushed out of God’s story because of adoption practices and messaging;
- Journey towards healing alongside those harmed from the trauma of relinquishment and separation in adoption;
- Advocate for reforming adoption practices and policies.
Our Areas of Focus
Supporting those who have been kept out of God's story due to harmful adoption practices.
Illuminating healthy ways for pastors and congregants to think and speak about adoption.
Introducing Adoption Retold
Meet your hosts, Patrice Martin and Natasha Tripplett, learn about the work of the Faith Collective for Truth and Healing in Adoption, and hear about the exciting content we have in store for you. We are committed to lifting up the voices and perspectives of Christian adoptees and birth mothers in order to foster healing, reclaim our stories, offer support and resources, and advocate for adoption reform in and beyond communities of faith.
Faith Collective Blog
What’s Missing from Current Political Conversations
What’s Missing from Current Political Conversations By Dr. Patrice Martin From the use of the term “Childless Cat Ladies” to no mention of Child Welfare Reform by either candidate, I have to say this election cycle has been a bit lackluster for me. Now, don’t get me wrong. I get just as fired up about […]
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