MARRIAGE MATTERS

We believe healthy marriages lead to healthy families that lead to a healthy church.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Marriage Matters Ministry (MMM) is to provide married couples avenues to strengthen and nurture their relationship through community-based experiences, individual couple support, and spiritual guidance that is rooted in Biblical principles, reflecting God’s design for marriage.

WHAT IS THE YEARLY RHYTHM OF MMM?

We build a year-round pathway around three rhythms so you can connect, grow, and keep moving forward together as a couple among other like-minded couples.

1) Couples Connect Groups (Monthly)

Small groups of couples meet regularly on a monthly basis to form friendship, support families, and strengthen the Church through mentoring, guidance, and spiritual growth.

Small group leaders collaborate with couples in their respective group to establish the day/time that is conducive for the group to meet.

Couples Connect Groups Monthly Schedule
January, February, April, May, July, August, October, November

2) Couples Connect Gatherings (Quarterly)

Once a quarter, we come together as a larger community for a time of worship, practical teaching, and testimonies. Other times, we gather together for couple fun and enjoyment. You’ll leave encouraged, equipped, and connected with other couples pursuing Jesus together.

Couples Connect Groups Quarterly Schedule
March - (Large Group Gathering)
June - (Large Group Gathering)
September - (Off-Site Marriage Retreat)
December – (Couples Christmas Gathering)

3) Annual Marriage Retreat

Once a year in September, we encourage you to participate in our retreat to strengthen your marriage with fresh vision and practical tools. Expect dynamic teaching, table talks, mini sessions, and plenty of fun and relaxation designed to create unity for a marriage.

Annual Marriage Retreat | Announcement
We will host our 2027 marriage retreat in March instead of September. We will resume hosting our marriage retreats in September, starting 2028.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Upcoming Events

Join other couples for a vibrant and engaging experience.

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Pre-Marital & Marital Counseling

Reach out to us for support at essential milestones and needed support.

Start Your Journey

Get Connected

Join a small couples connect group to plugged in to a Christ-center community.

Connect

Contact Information

Marriage Matters Ministry
marriagematters@thehec.org

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