Additional Marriage Ministry Opportunities

Below are short summaries of many of the marriage ministry opportunities available through First Pres.  If you would like more information on an individual event or program, contact Sara Singleton at 884-6118 or ssingleton@first-pres.org.

Marriage Mentoring (Year-round): Provides an opportunity for couples who are newlyweds, those wanting to improve, or those struggling in their marriages to have a more seasoned, experienced couple come along side to share their marriage stories so the younger couple can benefit from these experiences.  The mentors are not counselors, but simply friends. 

Marriage Mentor Training: An opportunity for couples desiring to mentor other couples.  You will experience a day of fun and interactive training tips, gaining skills to help couples work through the challenges most married couples face.

Engaged Couples Workshop: Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm, Feb. 16-Mar. 16 - We are happy to announce the upcoming Engaged Couples Workshop, which will run 5 Tuesday nights starting February 16, 2010.  Please join us and discover practical things you can learn to help you on your journey of striving for a successful, long lasting marriage. Cost of $50 per couple covers on-line relationship inventory and all materials. To register call Congregational Support at 884-6144. 

Marriage Retreat (February 5-7, 2010): "His Greatest Show on Earth!"  A two-day opportunity for married couples to get away from all their distractions in order to focus on each other. Whether you need a marriage maintenance tune-up or your marriage needs serious attention, you’ll find help. It is an excellent time to evaluate your communication, conflict resolution, money management and spiritual growth effectiveness.  Speakers this year are Joe and Anne Farrell and Cliff and Mary Anderson.  Lodging rates are $300-$340 per couple.  Partial scholarships are available.