NIGHT TO SHINE
February 12, 2027Night to Shine at LifePoint Church
We are so excited to again be an official host church for Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Night to Shine is an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God’s love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. On one night, hundreds of churches of different denominations from all over the world will come together to celebrate people with special needs!
Night to Shine will be held on Friday, February 12, 2027.
Registration will open on October 15, 2026.
NIGHT TO SHINE DETAILS
Friday, February 12, 2027
6:00-9:00 pm
LifePoint Church
1701 Emory Road (Rt. 91)
Reisterstown, MD 21136
More info and FAQs below
WHAT IS NIGHT TO SHINE?
Night to Shine is an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God’s love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. This event is hosted each year on the Friday before Valentine’s Day by churches across the globe, bringing congregations, communities, and families living with disability closer together in fellowship.
It’s a night not only for our guests to shine, but for churches to shine, for volunteers to shine, and most importantly, for Christ to shine. Although each event is a little different, some cornerstone activities found worldwide included in Night to Shine are a red carpet entrance complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi, limousine rides, karaoke, gifts, a catered meal, a Respite Room for parents and caretakers, a Sensory Room, and, of course, dancing! The highlight of the night comes when every honored guest is crowned a king or queen, receiving their very own crown or tiara!
In 2026, LifePoint Church hosted more than 100 guests and involved over 150 volunteers in Night to Shine. We are thrilled to be hosting Night to Shine again in 2027!
INFO FOR GUESTS
Night to Shine is all about celebrating our Honored Guests! Night to Shine is for people with special needs or disabilities, ages 14 and older
To help make the evening as fun and safe as possible, each guest will be paired with a buddy who will accompany them for the duration of the event.
- All volunteers, including buddies, are required to have a current background check
- Guests who will be accompanied by a parent/caretaker who plans to stay with them will not be assigned a buddy
- Buddies will be assigned based on age and gender. Any guests under 18 will be paired with a buddy who is also under 18. Whenever possible, male buddies will be paired with male guests and female buddies will be paired with female guests.
INFO FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
We are excited to celebrate with your loved one! When you sign up, please indicate whether you plan to:
- stay in the respite room for the duration of the evening
- accompany your honored guest as their buddy for the evening
All parents/caretakers and volunteers age 18 and over who will be interacting with guests are required to have a current background check, as required by the Tim Tebow Foundation. If you do not plan to stay in the Respite Room for the entire evening, you will need a background check.
INFO FOR BUDDIES
To help make the evening as fun and safe as possible, each guest will be paired with a buddy who will accompany them for the duration of the event.
- All buddies, are required to have a current background check.
- Buddies will be assigned based on age and gender. Any guests under 18 will be paired with a buddy who is also under 18. Male buddies will be paired with male guests and female buddies will be paired with female guests.
- Buddies will also be required to receive training ahead of the event.
INFO FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers make Night to Shine possible! We will need more than 200 volunteers (including Buddies) for Night to Shine 2027. Volunteers can serve in a variety of roles including:
- Check-in and guest guide
- Activities
- Food serving
- Hair, makeup and shoe shine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What time should guests arrive?
Night to Shine will begin at 6 pm. Check-in will begin 15 minutes ahead of time.
What should guests and volunteers wear?
Night to Shine is a party, so feel free to be fancy!
Guest should wear whatever makes them feel fabulous and allows them to enjoy all the activities.
Volunteers should dress up but wear what allows them to move freely.
When will guests find out who their buddy is?
After guests check in, receive their name tag, and check their coat (if desired) they will meet their buddy for the evening. After they connect with their buddy, they will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet.
Is there a cost to attend?
No! Night to Shine is free for all guests.
What food options are available?
We will provide a variety of food options, including soft foods, gluten-free foods and healthy snack options.
What if a guest needs medication or has a medical issue while on site?
If guests need to receive medication while attending Night to Shine, the medication should stay with a parent or caregiver who will administer it. Buddies are not expected to administer medication.
We will have a medical team on site in the event of any issues that arise during the event.
What time should volunteers arrive?
Volunteer arrival time will depend on your role. Buddies should arrive at 5 pm. All other volunteers will receive an arrival time based on their role.
Are parents required to stay with their honored guests?
Parents may choose to either enjoy the Respite Room or stay with their guest as their Buddy for the evening. If a parent wishes to enjoy the Respite Room but also spend part of the evening with their guest, we will assign a Buddy to their guest and also require a background check for the parent.
Why do all volunteers need a background check?
For the safety of our staff, volunteers and honored guests, LifePoint Church is required to have current background checks in place for each of our Night to Shine volunteers, any vendors who will be directly interacting with honored guests, staff, and any parents or caregivers who will be staying with their honored guest during the event.
Who can I contact for questions?
If you have questions, please email the LifePoint Church office at office@lifepointchurch.us.
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