FAQs
FAQs
WHAT DOES THE “1:27” STAND FOR?
Our calling is to fulfill James 1:27 “...to look after orphans and widows in their
distress...” We believe that everyone can be a catalyst creating ripples of change
for those in need. Our desire is to help create and strengthen families – through
our products, resources and donations. Because 100% of our earnings each year goes to support Christian ministries, like The James Fund, every time you purchase products with Family Christian, you’re also supporting orphans and widows around the world. And when you choose to share your rewards, you do even more! For more information on The James Fund visit jamesfund.org.
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WHY IS THE 5% REWARD CALLED A RIPPLE?
Through Family Christian, 100% of our earnings in a year goes to support orphans and widows around the world. And when you shop with us, you help this good work to continue. Just like a pebble dropped in water, you create ripples of change with each purchase. Our special 5% reward allows you the opportunity to make an even bigger splash because you can choose to donate it to The James Fund at checkout. Now that’s creating a ripple!
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE 1:27 Rewards PROGRAM?
Enrolling in the 1:27 Rewards program is satisfying for many reasons. You receive amazing offers and rewards on the products you like best while supporting orphans and widows at the same time. Remember, this program is much more than a rewards card. Because Family Christian donates ALL of our earnings each year to Christian ministries, you are changing lives with every purchase you make. For more information on our non-profit organization that daily serves those in need, visit jamesfund.org.
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HOW DO I BECOME A 1:27 Rewards MEMBER?
You can become a rewards member several ways. If you already have a Perks account
with Family Christian, it can be converted into a 1:27 Rewards account
by visiting a Family Christian store. If you are not already a Perks member, you
can enroll either online or visit any one of our Family Christian locations.
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WHAT IS THE COST TO JOIN THE REWARDS PROGRAM?
There is no cost to join or be part of the 1:27 Rewards program! This loyalty
program is not only completely free for you, but it’s a great way for you to earn
savings on your favorite products and get involved at Family Christian.
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DOES MY REWARDS MEMBERSHIP EXPIRE?
Yes, you must use your rewards card at least once every 12 months in order to keep
it activated. However, if your account goes inactive, your account can easily be
reactivated again on your next purchase.
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WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS, CAN I STILL BE PART OF THE REWARDS PROGRAM?
If you don’t have an email address, you still can have a 1:27 Rewards card
and potentially receive catalogs. However, as this is a web-based program, you cannot
be a fully enrolled member of the 1:27 Rewards program and receive offers
without a working email address.
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HOW DO I EARN REWARDS?
Simply use your rewards card every day you make a purchase in-store or online at
FamilyChristian.com and you’ll earn rewards and special offers for every 1:27 Rewards
qualifying purchase. You’ll receive an email within 48 hours of your shopping experience
that will include a reward. Additionally, after you spend $127, you’ll earn a Ripple
reward (in the amount of 5% of your purchases) toward a future purchase or you may
opt to donate your reward to The James Fund. Remember, you can always visit
127rewards.com to see what rewards you’ve earned and check your 1:27 Rewards
balance.
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ARE THERE ANY EXCLUSIONS?
There are a few, including: redeemed gift cards, tax, prior purchases, returned
merchandise, shipping, script, donations, World Vision sponsorships, and Good Goers
trips.
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HOW CAN I USE MY RIPPLE REWARD?
There are many ways you can redeem your Ripple reward. You can create a coupon
with your reward, apply the amount to The James Fund, or a combination of the two.
To learn more about The James Fund’s good work around the world, visit jamesfund.org.
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CAN I USE MY REWARDS ALONG WITH FAMILY CHRISTIAN COUPONS?
The only reward that can be used in conjunction with a Family Christian coupon is
the Ripple reward. It’s just another one of the features that make the Ripple
unique and special!
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HOW CAN I VIEW/PRINT MY REWARDS?
Your rewards can be easily viewed or printed at
127rewards.com. While visiting the site you can learn more about the program
and complete your online profile, which will help us send more of the offers you
like best.
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MY REWARD OFFER EXPIRED BEFORE I COULD USE IT. WILL YOU STILL HONOR THE REWARDS?
Each of the special offers you receive will only be good for a specified limited
amount of time. Once the date has passed, they cannot be redeemed.
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WHAT IF I FORGET MY CARD AT HOME - CAN I STILL EARN MY REWARDS?
Yes! Just be sure to tell your cashier at the time of purchase, and they can look
up your account information manually. They’ll tie the transaction to your 1:27 Rewards
account. However, the best way to ensure accurate tracking of rewards is to remember
your 1:27 Rewards card every time you shop.
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HOW CAN I SIGN UP OR REGISTER MY ACCOUNT?
You can join the rewards program in-store or by visiting
127rewards.com and clicking “I’d like to join.”
If you’ve already received a rewards card in our store, you can register your account
online using the number on your card. Simply visit
127rewards.com, enter your rewards number and complete the “My Profile”
section.
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HOW DO I UPDATE MY MEMBERSHIP PROFILE?
You can update your member profile by logging into your account at
127rewards.com and clicking the “My Profile” tab. If you don’t have an account,
you can either create one by clicking “I’d like to join” or enter your rewards number
into the “Create your 1:27 Rewards account” screen.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’VE FORGOTTEN MY USERNAME AND/OR PASSWORD?
If you’ve forgotten your username we can send it to the email address we have on
record. At the log-in screen, simply choose “I forgot my username” and provide the
email address associated with your profile. You will then receive an email with
your username.
If you’ve forgotten your password, we will be happy to reset it for you. At the
log-in screen, select “I forgot my password” and you’ll be presented with a security
question you chose when you created your profile. Simply supply the correct answer,
and your password will be reset. Remember, you can always call customer service
at 1-888-319-0319 to help you with this as well.
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WHAT IF I DO NOT SPEND UP TO $127 EACH YEAR, SHOULD I STILL JOIN?
Yes! Even if you don’t reach that $127 threshold to qualify for a Ripple
reward, you’ll still receive great offers and special rewards every day you shop
with us.
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I HAVE A REWARDS CARD; DOES THAT MEAN I HAVE AN ACCOUNT?
To receive your rewards and special offers, you’ll need to complete the “My Profile”
section of the 1:27 Rewards website and agree to the term and conditions.
Then you will be a full 1:27 Rewards member, and receive rewards every
day you shop at Family Christian.
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MY TRANSACTION WAS NOT APPLIED TO MY ACCOUNT. HOW DO I ADD IT?
If you recently made a purchase and the transaction is not on your online account,
wait 48 hours and your information should appear. If the transaction is not applied
to your rewards account after that timeframe, please contact our customer service
representatives at 1-888-319-0319 and they will help you resolve the problem.
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I HAVE A REWARDS CARD, BUT MY SPOUSE WANTS TO USE IT. CAN THEY USE MY REWARDS ACCOUNT?
Absolutely! In fact, you can even request an additional card to be used with your
account. Visit a
Family Christian location near you and a store associate can help, or call
customer service at 1.888.319.0319.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF MY REWARDS CARD GETS STOLEN?
If your card is lost or stolen, call customer service at 1-888-319-0319. Be assured,
your personal information cannot be stolen through your rewards card.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’VE LOST MY REWARDS CARD?
No problem! To obtain a replacement card:
1. Call a customer service representative at 1-888-319-0319
2. Visit a Family
Christian location and ask the cashier to issue you a new card.
Please be aware that it may take up to 48 hours to update our files.
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HOW DO I CANCEL MY REWARDS MEMBERSHIP?
A rewards membership may be cancelled at any time by calling customer service at
1-888-319-0319. Please be aware that cancellation may take up to 6 weeks to finalize.
Upon cancellation, membership will be deactivated and any unpaid rewards will be
forfeited.
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ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL 1:27 Rewards PERKS FOR PASTORS?
Yes! In addition to the standard benefits of 1:27 Rewards, pastors enrolled
in the program will also enjoy 20% off of every purchase.
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Our goal is to anticipate any questions you may have about our loyalty program.
However, if you didn’t find your answer in the information above, please do not
hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1-888-319-0319.
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What does 1:27 stand for?
Our calling is to fulfill James 1:27 “...to look after orphans and widows in their distress...” We believe that everyone can be a catalyst creating ripples of change for those in need. Our desire is to help create and strengthen families—through our products, resources and donations. Because 100% of our earnings each year goes to support our Christian ministries, every time you purchase products with Family Christian, you’re also supporting orphans and widows around the world. And when you choose to share your rewards, you do even more! For more information on The James Fund visit jamesfund.org.
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Why is this program called Catalyst?
Members of this program become catalysts for change in many ways. Since $2.50 of
your $10 enrollment fee goes The James Fund, you are helping to fulfill James 1:27…
“to look after orphans and widows in their distress…”
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What are the benefits of the Catalyst program?
There are many benefits in joining
Catalyst including:
- When you enroll
in-store you’ll receive a special Catalyst offer reserved just for members like
you.
- Also, a portion of your $10 enrollment fee will
go to support orphans and widows through The James Fund.
- You will receive an additional 10% on our regularly-scheduled
coupon offers each new promotional period (about every 4-6 weeks.)
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How do I join Catalyst?
You can enroll in Catalyst at a Family Christian store near you, by visiting
127rewards.com and clicking on the Catalyst tab in the navigation bar or
through FamilyChristian.com. Just look for the Catalyst banners throughout
the site.
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Does my Catalyst membership expire?
Your Catalyst membership expires one year from your enrollment. You may
renew your membership at any time by visiting a store near you or at www.familychristian.com.
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Am I still part of the 1:27 Rewards program too?
Yes. Catalyst is an extension of 1:27 Rewards, so you will receive
the benefits of both programs.
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When will I get my Catalyst rewards?
Your Catalyst rewards will be emailed every time we enter a new Family
Christian promotional period (approximately every 4-6 weeks). When standard customers
receive their four base offers from the back of our catalog, Catalyst members
will receive the “upgraded” version – the same coupons with an additional +10% Catalyst
savings increase. (If you are subscribed to typical Family Christian emails, you
will receive both.)
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Where exactly will the donation portion of my membership cost go?
For every new Catalyst enrollment, $2.50 will be donated to The James Fund,
our non-profit organization. Founded with a calling to fulfill James 1:27, they’re
dedicated to meeting the needs of orphans and widows around the world. For more
information about the James Fund, visit www.jamesfund.org .
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Will you be sending me information about The James Fund?
We will periodically send email updates highlighting the work of The James Fund
so you can see the good works of this foundation. For more information, please visit
www.jamesfund.org
.
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How do I register my card?
Because Catalyst is an extension of the 1:27 Rewards program,
you can register your card simply by visiting 127rewards.com
. Under the navy blue Catalyst login on the right side of the page,
choose “I need to register my card.” If you have already registered your 1:27 Rewards
card, you do not need to register again.
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How do I update my profile?
You can update your member profile by logging into your account at 127rewards.com and clicking the “My Profile” tab. If you don’t
have an account, you can either create one by clicking “I’d like to join” or enter
your rewards card number by selecting register my card.
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When will my qualifying purchases show up in my account?
If you recently made a purchase and the transaction is not on your online account,
wait 48 hours and your information should appear. If the transaction is not applied
to your rewards account after that timeframe, please contact our customer service
representatives at 1-888-319-0319 and they will help you resolve the problem.
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How can I view/print my rewards?
Your rewards can be easily viewed or printed at 127rewards.com
. Once you’re logged in, go to the My Account page where you can see your offers.
Click on the view/print link next to the offer and a printable coupon will appear.
While visiting the site you can learn more about the program and complete your online
profile, which will help us send more of the offers you like best.
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Can I show my coupon code at the store instead of printing a coupon?
You can redeem your coupons (both 1:27 Rewards coupons and Catalyst
coupons), in-store by either printing off your emails or showing the clerk your
coupon code on your mobile device.
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What do I do if my card was lost or stolen?
If your card is lost or stolen, call customer service at 1-888-319-0319. Be assured,
your personal information cannot be stolen through your rewards
card.
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What do I do if I’ve forgotten my user name and/or password?
If you’ve forgotten your username, we can send it to the email address we have on
record. At the log-in screen, simply choose “I forgot my username” and provide the
email address associated with your profile. You will then receive an email with
your username.
If you’ve forgotten your password, we will be happy to reset it for you. At the
log-in screen, select “I forgot my password” and you’ll be presented with a security
question you chose when you created your profile. Simply supply the correct answer,
and your password will be reset. Remember, you can always call customer service
at 1-888-319-0319 to help you with this as well.
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If I forgot my card can I still earn rewards?
Yes! Just be sure to tell your cashier at the time of purchase, and they can look
up your account information manually. They’ll tie the transaction to your 1:27 Rewards
account. However, the best way to ensure accurate tracking of rewards is to remember
your 1:27 Rewards/Catalyst card every time you shop.
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How do I cancel my membership?
Once you purchase a one-year membership to Catalyst, you’re enrolled in
the program until it’s time to renew. There are no additional fees or obligations
after the time of purchase and no need to cancel your membership. A rewards membership
may be cancelled at any time by calling customer service at 1-888-319-0319. Please
be aware that cancellation may take up to 6 weeks to finalize. Upon cancellation,
membership will be deactivated and any unpaid rewards will be forfeited.
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Will you refund my Catalyst membership if I change my mind?
Because a portion of the enrollment fee is donated to the James Fund to serve orphans
and widows the Catalyst enrollment fee is non-refundable.
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My reward offer expired before I could use it. Will you still honor it?
Each of the Catalyst offers you receive will only be good for a specified
limited amount of time. Once the date has passed, they can no longer be redeemed.
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My transaction was not applied to my account. How do I add it?
If you recently made a purchase and the transaction is not on your online account,
wait 48 hours and your information should appear. If the transaction is not applied
to your rewards account after that timeframe, please contact our customer service
representatives at 1-888-319-0319 and they will help you resolve the problem.
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My spouse wants to use my Catalyst rewards card, is that okay?
Your spouse can use your card to accrue rewards when making a purchase; however
the promotional coupons are intended for your use only. The Catalyst program
is specially designed for individual use and can only be redeemed by the person
whose name appears on the coupon. The Catalyst rewards are only intended
for the enrolling member. However, there is no limit on enrolling multiple members
in the same household.
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Can I combine my Catalyst rewards with other Family Christian coupons?
Once you become a member of Catalyst, you will be receiving new upgraded
offers along with your standard Family Christian offers. There is no limit to the
number of coupons you can use per visit however, you may not necessarily be able
to use multiple coupons on the same item. See
terms and conditions for full list of exclusions.
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If I don’t have an email address can I still join the Catalyst program?
If you don’t have an email address, you still can have a 1:27 Rewards card
and potentially receive catalogs. However, as this is a web-based program, you cannot
be a fully enrolled member of 1:27 Rewards or Catalyst and receive offers
without a working email address.
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How can I use my Ripple rewards?
There are few different ways you can redeem your Ripple rewards. You can create
a coupon with your reward, apply the amount to The James Fund, or a combination
of the two. To learn more about The James Fund’s good work around the world, visit
jamesfund.org.
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What if I lose my promotional email?
You can easily retrieve your Catalyst offers by accessing your “My Account”
page at 127rewards.com .
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How will my store know I am a Catalyst member?
There’s no need to worry whether they’ll recognize you, the special Catalyst
coupon you bring with you will be proof enough! However, if you forget to bring
along your card, a Family Christian store associate will be able to tell that you
are a Catalyst member by manually looking up your name and/or card number.
They’ll also use this method to tie your transaction to your account. However, to
ensure accurate tracking of rewards, the surest way is to remember your card.
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How can I request a Catalyst card?
You will not receive a new Catalyst card in addition to your 1:27 Rewards
card, however, once you’ve registered for Catalyst, be sure to tell a store
associate so they can imprint your existing rewards card with a special “C”. If
you lost your card and need to obtain a new one:
- Visit a Family Christian location and tell the cashier that you need
a card, or
- Call a customer service representative at 1-888-319-0319. Please be aware that it
may take up to 48 hours to update our files.
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