BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Protection Ministries - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Family Protection Ministries X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fpmca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Protection Ministries REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20250318T213137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T055040Z UID:323448-1747267200-1747526399@fpmca.org SUMMARY:CHEA Convention 2025 DESCRIPTION:Since 1984\, CHEA has been hosting an annual homeschool event that features workshops for homeschoolers at all stages\, an exhibit hall with curriculum\, resources\, and services\, children’s and teen conventions\, high school graduation\, and much more. Join other homeschool families from across the state as you are encouraged and equipped for the school year ahead. This is an event you don’t want to miss! \nRegister Today for CHEA Con!“ URL:https://fpmca.org/event/chea-convention-2025/ LOCATION:Biola University\, La Mirada\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:CHEA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/chea-con.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CHEA":MAILTO:cheainfo@cheaofca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20250422T225706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T225859Z UID:325009-1745391600-1745611200@fpmca.org SUMMARY:Central Valley Challenge 2025 DESCRIPTION:STOA Christian Homeschool Speech and Debate Tournament hosted by Fortitude  \nClick Here for More Information on this Event  URL:https://fpmca.org/event/central-valley-challenge-2025/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/pqgZAFJ0eTOOna7AWSwj4Y9DVYaJFcD6z7soby2h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20250422T224410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T224616Z UID:324350-1744635600-1744902000@fpmca.org SUMMARY:TeenPact DESCRIPTION:“The Four Day Class is a dynamic\, hands-on leadership experience where students learn about state government from a Christian worldview. Students gather to run for office\, participate in a mock legislature\, and learn about how they can be effective leaders in their community back home. For students ages 13-19.”  \n“During the Four Day class\, students learn how a bill becomes a law\, hold committee meetings to discuss the bills they wrote\, and participate in a class election where they are able to run campaigns in various capacities. This provides a behind-the-scenes knowledge of the election process\, as well as an opportunity to step up in leadership among their peers. First Time Students gain an in-depth knowledge about the three branches of government\, how they interact with one another\, and the role of lobbyists and citizens in the legislative process. Students who have previously attended the Four Day Class discuss current events and develop their own opinions on how the government should react and how we as Christians should respond.” \nClick Here to Learn More About the Four Day State Class  URL:https://fpmca.org/event/teenpact/ LOCATION:March Fong Eu Secretary of State Building\, 1500 11th St\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/500px-TeenPactLeadershipSchools.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20250307T210548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T211037Z UID:321857-1741633200-1741638600@fpmca.org SUMMARY:The Dangers of MHSA Webinar DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to a “Make Homeschooling Safe Act” Informational Webinar \nFPM invites you to an online seminar hosted by HSLDA\, CHEA\, and FPM on March 10\, 2025 at 7 pm PST. This is an important opportunity to learn about the potential implications of the “Make Homeschool Safe Act\,” a model bill that threatens homeschooling freedoms for families across the country. \nThis issue is of the utmost importance\, and we cannot afford to remain passive. During the seminar\, we will examine not only the details of the proposed bill\, but also the individuals and groups behind it. We will discuss its potential impact on homeschooling families in California and across the nation. It is vital that we come together to understand these developments so that we can take action to protect our rights. \nYour involvement is critical. This seminar will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate effectively for the future of homeschooling. We urge you to mark your calendars and join us for this important discussion. \nWhy Should You Attend?\nThe “Make Homeschool Safe Act” poses significant risks to the freedom and flexibility of homeschooling families. It is essential that we stay informed about what’s at stake. This seminar will: \n\nProvide an in-depth look at the Make Homeschool Safe Act and its potential consequences.\nOffer expert insights on how this legislation could affect homeschooling families\, particularly in California.\nEquip you with actionable steps to take in defense of homeschooling rights.\n\nYour participation is an important step in ensuring that homeschooling remains a viable and protected option for families nationwide. \nExpert Speakers\nWe are honored to feature a distinguished group of speakers who will provide expert analysis and guidance during the seminar: \n\nHSLDA Attorney Will Estrada: Gain a legal perspective on the implications of the “Make Homeschool Safe Act” and its potential impact on your family’s ability to homeschool.\nCHEA President Andrew Vandever: Learn about the grassroots efforts underway to protect homeschooling rights and the steps we can take as a community.\nFPM Executive Director Nathan Pierce: Hear directly from a leading advocate in the homeschool movement on how this potential bill affects homeschooling families in California.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to hear from experts on the frontlines of the fight to safeguard homeschooling freedoms. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and to learn what you can do to help. \nWe strongly encourage you to attend this vital seminar on March 10\, 2025 at 7 pm PST\, and join the movement to protect homeschooling for future generations. \nClick Here to Register for Event  URL:https://fpmca.org/event/the-dangers-of-mhsa-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250131 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20250104T125003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T181444Z UID:30126-1738108800-1738281599@fpmca.org SUMMARY:Capitol Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Sacramento for Capitol Day!\nThe goal of Capitol Day is to provide information about private home education to our California state legislators and their staff in a friendly\, professional manner. This also allows legislators and their staff the opportunity to visit with real homeschool families. Capitol Day serves several purposes:\n\n It informs any newly elected legislators and their staff and reminds the veteran legislators of the benefits of private homeschooling.\n It strengthens our working relationship with them on a professional level.\n It leaves them with a way to contact us if they ever have any questions about home education.\n It educates private homeschool families on the inner workings of the legislative process\, trains them in how to advocate for homeschooling freedoms\, and gives them a hands-on learning experience in government as they visit legislators’ offices at the capitol.\n\nOur Capitol Day volunteers will visit each of the 120 legislators’ Capitol offices\, providing each office with an information packet about private homeschooling. These packets help explain private home education as well as provide research showing that privately home-educated children do very well compared with students from the public schools.\nThis event is especially vital for the many new legislators and their new aides who have not yet become familiar with private home education. In fact\, a significant number of the legislators and their aides have no idea how private homeschooling works\, either practically or legally\, or that there are homeschoolers in their districts. These visits go a long way toward helping them see that homeschoolers are good\, law-abiding citizens who are living and working in their districts. URL:https://fpmca.org/event/capitolday/ LOCATION:Sacramento Capitol Swing Space\, 1021 O Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814 CATEGORIES:Capitol Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/California-Sacramento-California-State-Capitol-Building-1440x906-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20241206T011209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T011821Z UID:318827-1738076400-1738090800@fpmca.org SUMMARY:CHEA's Winter Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:Free parking is available at Sun River Church. \nA delicious dinner buffet from Noodles & Company will include gluten free\, dairy free\, and vegetarian options. \nAt-the-door registration will be available; however we encourage you to register by January 26 as we need to supply a final count to the caterer prior to the event. Meals may not be available if registering after January 26. However\, we occasionally have a few spaces available\, so if you miss the online registration deadline\, please call to see if there are still meals available. \nThe Leadership Event (including dinner) is designed to help encourage and equip those leading in any area of private home education groups\, including PSPs\, co-ops\, support groups\, and more. Leaders do not need to be part of CHEA’s Support Network to attend the Leadership Event. \n250 and 450 Support Network Members\, please call the office at 562-864-2432 or email sndirector@cheaofca.org to request a coupon code for your Leadership Event admission. (These levels of membership include two free registrations for one of CHEA’s Leadership Events in 2025.) \nThe Winter Leadership Event is for adults only. No childcare will be provided. Nursing infants whose parents are considerate of others are welcome. URL:https://fpmca.org/event/cheas-winter-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:Sun River Church\, 11223 Trinity River Drive\, Rancho Cordova\, CA\, 95670 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chea-event-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CHEA":MAILTO:cheainfo@cheaofca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20240904T105357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T230921Z UID:30018-1733421600-1733425200@fpmca.org SUMMARY:Become A Homeschool Defender Webinar DESCRIPTION:Low Risk\, High Reward\nWhen the phrase low risk\, high reward is touted in the business or banking world\, it is usually too good to be true. But here at FPM we have a low risk\, high reward opportunity for you! \nYour government representatives in many ways live in a bubble or an ideological vacuum.  Many of them have never met a homeschooling family and only have the worst stereotypes gleaned from Hollywood to base their voting on. \nDue to the increased national spotlight on homeschooling\, Nathan anticipates more direct legislative attacks against the freedom to homeschool\, both in California and nationally. We are not saying that homeschooling is going away this year. But you must be aware that there are politicians playing a long game\, and their end goal is to gain control over the lives of your children! \nThis is why visiting district offices is so urgent. Having families share the positive message of their experiences while privately educating their children at home is critical.  As California continues to embrace policies elevating the government’s authority over children\, it is so important that members of the legislature have the opportunity to interact with families who are thriving while privately educating their children at home without any government assistance. \nEach year\, our Capitol Day attendees deliver homeschool information packets to every legislator’s Capitol office. Homeschool families have the opportunity to introduce their families to staffers and even engage with some legislators–explaining how private home education works. As important as that is\, there is always more work to be done. FPM views the delivering of homeschool information packets to every legislator’s district office as vitally important–and that’s where YOU come in. \nEvery legislator has an office at the Capitol and an office in their district. These district offices have a more relaxed atmosphere\, and the staff there are more focused on the issues of their constituents rather than the legislative business of the Capitol. Visiting a district office is an excellent opportunity to share your position about private home education and to begin building a relationship with the staff in that office. A district office is a place where the staff can slow down enough to hear your voice and spend time interacting with you.  We should never undervalue the power of positive\, personal relationships with people\, especially those in authority over us. \nThis is your opportunity to step out and make a difference! Our goal is to have all 120 district offices visited in 2024. This is a true low risk\, high reward situation! Your family can be part of this important work. Each visit to a legislative district office has the potential to yield high impact results when it comes to legislation regarding private home education. \nFPM will be hosting periodic online events to help you get started! These live training events will detail everything you need to know about taking your family on a district office visit. During the event\, we will show you the materials we provide for you to take on your visit. You will also hear from Jennifer Avila\, who has taken her family on many district office visits. She will share helpful tips with you about these visits and answer any questions you may have. \nWhat to make a difference? Take the small steps below to make a big impact! \n\nSign-Up for the Upcoming Seminar on Friday\, November 13th at 4:00pm!\nParticipate with your Family\nCheck your Mailbox for Training Materials\nVisit your Representative’s District Office URL:https://fpmca.org/event/become-a-homeschool-defender-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/webinar-color-bg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20240906T035229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T035229Z UID:234111-1724421600-1724439600@fpmca.org SUMMARY:Summer Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:“So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart\,\nAnd guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.”\nPsalm 78:72​ (NKJV) \nWhat kind of legacy are you leaving for your homeschool group? Are you planning for the future? Do you find yourself looking around and wondering who will fill your shoes when God calls you away from your ministry? \nWhen you are in the throes of leadership\, trying to manage communication\, programming\, relationships\, conflict\, paperwork\, and more\, it’s easy to overlook or push planning for your departure to the back burner. Whether you have plans to stay in your position for just a few months or another decade\, it’s vital to the future of your group that you be raising up the next generation of leaders. \nSo\, how does one do that with all of the other responsibilities we have as leaders? \nWe invite you to join us this year for CHEA’s “Leaving a Legacy” Conference series. Our knowledgeable and encouraging speakers will explore this theme of raising the next generation of homeschool leaders. Our prayer is that you will become better equipped and encouraged as you lead your homeschool community. \n CONFERENCE SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nRegistration & Check-In\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nOpening Session \n\nTown Hall Meeting\nLegislative Update\, Nathan Pierce\n\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nWorkshop Session \n\nIssues Facing California Homeschoolers\, Will Estrada\n\n\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nWorkshop Session \n\nAdversity in Leadership: Navigating Trials and Staying the Course\, Michelle Becerra\n\n\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nWorkshop Session \n\nEncouragement for the Weary Leader\, Jenny Vandever\n\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nDinner & Keynote \n\nKeynote: Six Traits for Homeschool Leadership\, Zan Tyler\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://fpmca.org/event/summer-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:The Chapel at Grossmont\, 5651 Water Street\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20241109T042439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T042439Z UID:317587-1724378400-1724439600@fpmca.org SUMMARY:Leaving a Lagacy DESCRIPTION:  \nHost: CHEA of California\nWhat kind of legacy are you leaving for your homeschool group? Are you planning for the future? Do you find yourself looking around and wondering who will fill your shoes when God calls you away from your ministry? \nWhen you are in the throes of leadership\, trying to manage communication\, programming\, relationships\, conflict\, paperwork\, and more\, it’s easy to overlook or push planning for your departure to the back burner. Whether you have plans to stay in your position for just a few months or another decade\, it’s vital to the future of your group that you be raising up the next generation of leaders. \nSo\, how does one do that with all of the other responsibilities we have as leaders? \nWe invite you to join us this year for CHEA’s “Leaving a Legacy” Conference series. Our knowledgeable and encouraging speakers will explore this theme of raising the next generation of homeschool leaders. Our prayer is that you will become better equipped and encouraged as you lead your homeschool community. \n CONFERENCE SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nRegistration & Check-In\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nOpening Session \n\nTown Hall Meeting\nLegislative Update\, Nathan Pierce\n\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nWorkshop Session \n\nIssues Facing California Homeschoolers\, Will Estrada\n\n\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nWorkshop Session \n\nAdversity in Leadership: Navigating Trials and Staying the Course\, Michelle Becerra\n\n\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nWorkshop Session \n\nEncouragement for the Weary Leader\, Jenny Vandever\n\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nDinner & Keynote \n\nKeynote: Six Traits for Homeschool Leadership\, Zan Tyler\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\nFree parking is available at The Chapel of Grossmont. \nA delicious Mexican dinner buffet will include gluten free\, dairy free\, and vegetarian options. \nAt-the-door registration will be available; however we encourage you to register by August 21 as we need to supply a final count to the caterer prior to the event. Meals may not be available if registering after August 21. However\, we occasionally have a few spaces available\, so if you miss the online registration deadline\, please call to see if there are still meals available. \nThe Leadership Conference (including dinner) is designed to help encourage and equip those leading private home education groups\, including PSPs\, co-ops\, support groups\, and more. Leaders do not need to be part of CHEA’s Support Network to attend Leadership Conference. \n250 and 450 Support Network Members receive admission for two to the Summer Leadership Conference\, if not previously used in 2024. \nThe Leadership Conference is for adults only. No childcare will be provided. Nursing infants whose parents are considerate of others are welcome. URL:https://fpmca.org/event/leaving-a-lagacy/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-11-at-2.14.16 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T060851 CREATED:20241109T043115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T043115Z UID:317595-1721381400-1721408400@fpmca.org SUMMARY:Reclaiming the Outsourced Generation DESCRIPTION:On July 19 CVCU is hosting their summer education conference\, Reclaiming the Outsourced Generation with Dr. Brian Ray! Hear from local leaders\, discover practical resources\, and get equipped and encouraged for the road ahead. You can do this; we can help! URL:https://fpmca.org/event/reclaiming-the-outsourced-generation/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR