Are you Ready For Teamwork Makes The Dream Work?

Confirmation Packets were mailed to Main Registrants on September 18. Please watch USPS for your copy! In the meantime, there’s so much excitement to share!

Confirmation Packets Include:

Preliminary Schedule of Activities

The below preliminary schedule of activities is included with the Confirmation Packet.  An up-to-date schedule will be provided during On-Site Registration.  All schedules distributed during the Event supersede earlier copies.

12:00pm – 4:00pm  Early On-Site Registration (A)

12:00pm – 5:00pm  Shop & Play (B)

4:00pm                   Event Exclusive Chapel Tour (C)

8:00am – 4:00pm  On-Site Registration (A)

8:30am – 2:00pm  Pre-Registered Paid Classes (A) 

9:00am                 Event Exclusive Chapel Tour (C)

9:30am – 2:00pm  Shop & Play (B)

9:30am – 4:00pm  Silent Auction Open; Live Auction Preview (A)

1:30pm – 2:15pm    Men’s Choir Practice (D)

2:30pm – 5:00pm  Opening Ceremony Program (D)

6:30pm – 8:00pm  Entertainment (D)

9:15am – 12:00pm  Programming (D)

9:30am – 4:45pm  Silent Auction Open; Live Auction Preview (A) 

12:00pm – 12:45pm  Men’s Choir Practice (D)

12:00pm – 3:00pm  Event Exclusive Shipping Service (B)

12:30pm – 4:30pm  Pre-Scheduled Activities (A, E)

12:30pm – 4:30pm  Shop & Play (B)

4:00pm                  Event Exclusive Chapel Tour (C)

5:30pm – 8:30pm  Dinner & Entertainment (D)

8:45am      Group Photo (C) weather permitting

9:00am      Event Exclusive Chapel Tour (C)

9:00am – 2:00pm  Event Exclusive Shipping Service (B)

9:00am      Celebration of Life (E)

9:30am – 1:30pm  Pre-Scheduled Activities (A, E)

9:30am – 1:30pm  Shop & Play (B)

1:30pm – 2:15pm  Men’s Choir Practice (D)

2:30pm – 4:30pm  Programming including Live Auction (D)

6:30pm – 8:00pm  Closing Ceremony Program (D)

8:30am   Inspirational Devotional (C)

Family Reunion Event FAQs

First time attending a Family Reunion Event? Repeat visitor? Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been with us before, all are welcome here! We look forward to making memories with you!

Don’t see the answer to your question here? Feel free to contact us. 

Early On-Site Registration is 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Wednesday, October 11.  Attendees participating in one or more Paid Class are encouraged to register during Early On-Site Registration.  

If you registered as a group or added names to the Registration Form’s Traveling With section, we’ll do our best to schedule Activity times with members of the same group.  

If you’re unable to attend in-person and chose the Event In A Box shipping option, we’ll send your Full, Guest, or Youth Packet to you by November 30.  Shipping fees apply.

Event In A Box attendees are eligible for Gift Shoppe specials and Bingo prizes!

Confirmation Packets were mailed to the Main Registrant on September 18. 

Next step: 

Build your Wish List (or Order Form for Event In A Box) 

Decide which 2 figurines you will have signed during your VIP Signing 

Make a plan to spend as much time as possible visiting with other attendees, taking photos, and making memories! 

We’ll see you for Early Bird On-Site Registration on Wednesday, October 11 at 12:00pm. 

Unfortunately, due to our vendor commitments, all Event Registration fees, Paid Class fees, and payments are non-refundable.  Our Event In A Box is a terrific option for those who are unable to attend in person.  Shipping costs apply.  

As always, we appreciate your support of the Precious Moments Foundation.  Registration Packet fees, Paid Class fees, and Event Extras are not eligible for Chapel Loyalty Program Stickers. 

All pre-scheduled activities, including VIP Signing, Private Shopping, etc. and add-on Paid Class times are included on your personalized schedule with your Confirmation Packet.  Your assigned times are also on the badge you’ll receive during On-Site Registration. 

Each year Event attendees are invited to participate in Paid Classes, allowing free expression of creativity and love of Precious Moments.  Along with fellowship and fun, participants take home a very special personal keepsake, sure to be a lasting reminder of the Event.  Participation in Paid Classes is optional. 

Yes!  During the Event, the only way to take advantage of special Gift Shoppe offers is to show your Event badge at the cash register.  Assigned shopping times are scheduled to help avoid long lines and conflicts with other Event activities.

During your Assigned Shopping Time, you have the opportunity to take advantage of two exclusive offers!  Save 15% on any single purchase of $20 or more OR Earn one Loyalty Sticker with every $35 spent! 

*Restrictions apply. 

Any excess Event Exclusive items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis by October 13, 2023 in the Gift Shoppe, while supplies last.  

Yes! Bingo is one of the most popular and most requested Event activities.   This year Bingo will be held in open sessions (come and go as you wish!) at the same time as other Pre-Scheduled Activities.  More information about Bingo will be available during On-Site Registration.

A preliminary schedule of activities, along with assigned Event Activities schedule, is available with your Confirmation Packet.   

Check your On-Site Registration Packet for updated schedules. and your exclusive Event badge.

The final practice and performance schedules for Men’s Choir participants will be provided during On-Site Registration.

Your support of the Precious Moments Foundation mission through every generous donation is deeply appreciated.  More information about the Live and Silent Auction bidding times and merchandise availability will be provided in the On-Site Registration Packet.

If you are unable to attend and can have a friend pick up your Packet goodies for you, we encourage you to do that.  Otherwise, your Packet can be shipped to you via UPS as an Event In A Box.  We will contact you after the Event for shipping payment. 

Yes! Teamwork Makes The Dream Work will be pre-signed for Event attendees by both Deb Butcher and Hiko Maeda.  

Full Packet, Guest Packet, and Youth Packet attendees can bring up to 2 items for our Precious Moments VIP to sign during the assigned Signing Event.  

YES! Purchase your first Grab Bag ($60 each) during On-Site Registration.  Visit the Gift Shoppe on Friday, October 13 to purchase additional Grab Bags (limit 5 per person, while supplies last.)

YES!  A complementary shuttle service will be available Thursday – Saturday.  Stops are: Visitor Center (back door),  Samuel J. Butcher Museum, and Chapel. 

Ample parking is available at the Visitor Center (front), Fairview Christian Church, and the Precious Moments Middle Warehouse (for Shipping Service and Shop & Play)

All Event participants are eligible for exclusive Gift Shoppe offers!  Complete and return your Event In A Box Order Form (included with your Confirmation Packet) by October 6.  We will ship your order, with your Event In A Box, by November 30. 

Additional shipping fees apply.

Shop & Play is our NEW location for our secondary market vendors and fun activities!  Admission to Shop & Play is included with your paid 2023 Family Reunion Event registration.  Purchase your tickets in the Gift Shoppe.  

1 for $3  | 5 for $10  | 12 for $20  All Shop & Play ticket sales benefit the Chapel. 

Foster Adopt Connect is our community service partner for the 2023 Family Reunion Event.  We’ll share more about Foster Adopt Connect during the Event. 

Look in the Gift Shoppe for specially-marked items to buy for yourself, as a gift, or to leave for us to donate to Foster Adopt Connect.  Your donations help stock their Christmas Shop. 

Chapel Director, Joette Blades, is excited to present Memories Shared, an exclusive tour for Event attendees.  Listen to this tour once, twice, or all four times it is offered!

2023 Family Reunion Event attendees can expect to visit the below locations. 

  • (A, C, E) Precious Moments Visitor Center (Chapel, Samuel J. Butcher Museum)  4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO
  • (B) Precious Moments Middle Warehouse  4105 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO
  • (D) Fairview Christian Church  2320 Grand Avenue, Carthage, MO

Activities Locations

4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO

Home to:  Visitor Center/Atrium, Gift Shoppe, Art Room,  Garden Room, Stained Glass Entry, Stained Glass Room

4105 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO

Home to: Event Exclusive Shipping Service; Shop & Play

4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO

Short walk from back doors of Visitor Center or via complementary shuttle service.

2320 Grand Avenue, Carthage, MO

Home to: programming sessions, including Friday Dinner, Live Auction, and Entertainment

Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of session.

4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO

Short walk from back doors of Visitor Center or via complementary shuttle service.

Event In A Box Participants

All registered 2023 Family Reunion Event participants are eligible for Event Exclusive Gift Shoppe special offers! Place your order by October 7, 2023 and we will ship your order, along with your Event In A Box, by November 30, 2023.

By Mail:

By Email:

Precious Moments Gift Shoppe
4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO 64836 U.S.A.

NEW for 2023! Download your Event In Box Order Form.

EVENT EXCLUSIVE GIFT SHOPPE SPECIALS

All participants (on-site and Event In A Box) are eligible for EXCLUSIVE specials in the Gift Shoppe! During your Assigned advantage of two great offers!

Save 15% on any single purchase of $20 or more

OR

Earn one Loyalty Sticker with every $35 spent on select PRECIOUS MOMENTS merchandise in the Gift Shoppe!  Redeem a full card for $35 off a future purchase. 

*Offer restrictions apply. 

Build Your Wish List

Maximize your Assigned Shopping Time when you shop from your Wish List! Simply add items to your Wish List between now and when you arrive.

NEW for 2023! Download your Wish List form.

Your Support Matters

When you support our community service partner, FosterAdopt Connect, you help bring joy to families in our community.

Visit the Gift Shoppe to find specially-marked items to buy for yourself, as a gift, or to donate to FAC.

Your donations stock the Christmas Shop for FosterAdopt Connect kiddos to "shop" for Christmas gifts for themselves or to give to their loved ones.

In addition to one family's adoption story, we'll share more about FAC, their mission, and ways your Teamwork Makes The Dream Work for local families , during the 2023 Family Reunion Event.

Your Opinion Matters!

Each year we ask Event attendees for their honest feedback about the Family Reunion Event. From the registration process to the programs and activities, we want to know what you think!

Your comments help us to create a fun and memorable Event for all!

Our 2023 Family Reunion Event survey is now closed. Thank you to all those who responded.

PRECIOUS MOMENTS FOUNDATION

Welcome to the Precious Moments Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an emphasis in the arts. We are dedicated to keeping the Precious Moments Chapel free of charge for all visitors to enjoy the art and inspiration of Precious Moments Founding Artist, Samuel J. Butcher.

4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO 64836                          800-543-7975                                                       [email protected]

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