At a Glance
Discern what God will have you do in the public square.
The Family Policy Institute of Washington (FPIW) presents a Strategic Calendaring guide to help churches and individuals actively engage in shaping public policy and culture through a biblical worldview all year long. This guide offers a clear, actionable plan for advocacy and community involvement, including:
Monthly thematic focuses such as Life Month (January), Love Your Neighbor Month (February), First Responder Month (March), Healthcare Provider Month (April), Public Servant Month (May), Biblical Marriage Month (June), and more throughout the year.
Key legislative dates and opportunities to register positions on bills, testify, and participate in prayer tours in Olympia.
Practical church engagement strategies including hosting candidate meet-and-greets, voter education events, prayer walks, and outreach activities honoring community servants like first responders, farmers, educators, and veterans.
Step-by-step communication plans for announcements, social media, and advertising to mobilize congregations effectively.
Encouragement to pray, vote, sign initiatives, and recruit others to defend biblical values in the public square.
This comprehensive resource equips believers to strategically influence government and culture with faith-driven action throughout the year
20 Community Outreach Ideas
Life Month is designated for the church to celebrate the value of life from conception to natural death. We recognize that God is the giver of life, and we should honor each life entrusted to us. This month is also an excellent opportunity to emphasize the church’s important responsibility to care for orphans, whether through adoption or fostering children.
2-minute teaching valuing life
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Small Group Material
Option #1
Organize A Human Trafficking Awareness Event
All Lives Are Valuable
Prayer Tours
Begin
Pick Your Dates
Defend Families in Your...
Love Your Neighbor Month is a designated time for the church to show love to those around them. This can be done through various activities such as sharing the Gospel, feeding the homeless, or visiting those who are incarcerated. FPIW encourages you to organize a Good Samaritan Sunday, where you can honor someone outside the church who is demonstrating a spirit of service by helping others.
2-minute teaching on
Loving Your Neighbor
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Organize Pray For
Our Elected
Pick Your Dates
Presidents' Day
Good Samaritan Sunday
Defend Families in Your...
First Responder Month is a time for the church to honor our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service teams. During this month, the church will accept nominations to recognize a first responder on Sunday morning. We encourage everyone to celebrate these first responders either between or after the services.
2-minute teaching on
valuing First Responders
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Host a Simple
Evangelism Training
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Small Group Material
Educate Your People
First Responder Outreach
Pick Your Dates
Defend Families in Your...
Healthcare Provider Month is designated for the church to celebrate all medical professionals. Honoring doctors, nurses, administrators, and assistants is critical. God is the great physician, and these individuals are His servants, bringing health and life.
2-minute teaching on
valuing Healthcare Provider
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Encourage Christians to
Run for Office
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Health Care Outreach
Give honor where honor is due.
Small Group
Train Your People
Defend Families in Your...
Public Servant Month is designated for the church to honor and celebrate our elected officials. Remember, they are ministers of God according to Romans 13. Regardless of their political party, take the time to honor them and express your gratitude for their service as public servants.
2-minute teaching on
valuing Public Servant
Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
National Day of
Prayer Outreach
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Host a Discipleship Training
Educate Your People
Host an Adopt a Voter Training
Pick Your Dates
Defend Families in Your...
Biblical Marriage Month is a time for the church to honor the sacred union of marriage between one man and one woman for life. Marriage is established by God and should be celebrated within the church community. Take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate those in your congregation who have been married for over 30, 40, or even 50 years. Consider hosting a party to commemorate their commitment.
2-minute teaching on
Biblical Marriage
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Host a Candidate
Meet and Greet
Bring together Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and Non-partisans for a special Sunday night at church! This is an excellent chance to engage with your community and meet all the candidates firsthand. Let’s extend our invitations to everyone, ensuring a vibrant discussion with representatives from all parties and non-partisans.
Small Group Material
Educate Your People
Honor the USA flag
Let’s Celebrate Together!
Defend Families in Your...
Citizen Stewardship Month is an excellent opportunity to remember the freedoms entrusted to us by God. It’s a time to acknowledge our responsibility to care for the public square and to recognize that each one of us has a role in making our country a better place. As Christ followers, our citizenship is in heaven, and our stewardship is here on earth.
2-minute teaching on
our duty as citizens
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Facilitate a Ballot Drop Box
Primary Election
Small Group Material
Educate Your People
Bring Your Ballot Sunday
Pick Your Dates (PRIMARY)
Defend Families in Your...
Farmer Month is designated by the church to honor those who cultivate and tend to the land. Farmers and those who work in agriculture contribute significantly to the common good of our great state. This month celebrates the harvest, the produce, and the outcomes of faithful stewardship of the land.
2-minute teaching on
stewarding the land
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Let's Remind Everyone
Sunday Before Primary Voting Day (First Tuesday of August)
Small Group Material
VOTE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
POLITICAL ACTION OR BIBLICAL ACTION
Farmers Market Outreach
Step into a celebration of community and abundance at our Farmers Market—where the heart of the Pacific Northwest beats strong!
Defend Families in Your...
Educator Month is designated by the church to honor those who educate our children. This includes parents, Christian educators, public school teachers, coaches, and band directors. These individuals invest in the next generation and deserve to be celebrated.
2-minute teaching on the
importance of education
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
National Voter Registration Day
Sunday Before Primary Voting Day (First Tuesday of August)
Small Group Material
Uprooting a Secular Worldview
See You at the Pole
Youth Praying In the Public Square
Defend Families in Your...
Skilled Labor Month is designated by the church to honor those who build our houses, maintain our roads, pick up our garbage, serve food, own restaurants, repair our pipes, mow our yards, ensure we have electricity, and so much more. These individuals are the unsung heroes of our daily lives. It is important to celebrate and recognize their contributions, as they are critical to the common good.
2-minute teaching on the
value of hardwork
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Facilitate a Ballot Drop Box
General Election
Small Group Material
Biblical Worldview
Bring Your Ballot Sunday
Pick Your Date (GENERAL)
Defend Families in Your...
Honor Veterans Month and Military Service Month is designated for the church to recognize and honor those who protect us from domestic and foreign threats. This includes members of agencies such as ICE, the FBI, and local police, among others. Take a moment to think about honoring someone who is dedicated to your safety, such as church security personnel.
2-minute teaching on
honoring veterans
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Let's Remind Everyone
Sunday Before Primary Voting Day (First Tuesday of August)
Small Group Material
Study -Why Christians Should Vote.
Honoring Veterans
Celebrating those who fought for our freedom.
Defend Families in Your...
Celebration Month is a time for the church to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a moment to reflect on the incredible truth that God came from heaven to earth to ultimately die for our sins and rise again, offering us newness of life. This month is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who provides us with comfort.
2-minute teaching on
just preach the Gospel
Example Announcements
Example Sermon
Example Prayers
Adopt an Elected
Minister and Care for our elected officials
Facilitate a Gospel Training
Train people on the Gospel. The Christmas season is a perfect time to share Jesus.
Training Opportunity
Train People on how to participate in the legislative session – January is coming
Defend Families in Your...