"Marriage is not 50-50. Divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be 100-100. It isn't dividing everything in half, but giving everything you've got!”
― Dave Willis
― Dave Willis
Because of the current COVID-19 precautions and restrictions, the Love & Laughter Date Night had to be rescheduled. But that doesn't mean life at home has to be boring. Check out the link below for weekly "Date Nights In" ideas!
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Stay-at-Home Date Nights with Jeff & Debby McElroy
Jeff & Debby McElroy, known for their Spice up Your Marriage Date Nights and Marriage Tune Up Conferences have a unique and engaging way of mixing teaching segments that will strengthen your marriage with sketches that will keep you laughing as you see your marriage reflected from the stage. Register for either the April 4th or May 2nd Stay-at-Home Date Night and you will be able to register a second couple at no additional charge. |
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Date-Night-In Series with Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy
Does the coronavirus have you and your spouse stuck at home? Make the most of evenings inside and join us for our new, virtual "Date Nights In" series! Every Saturday, March 21st through April 18th (excluding Easter weekend) from 8:00-9:00 pm ET, Juli will be teaching on one aspect of growing closer together in sexual intimacy. She'll teach, take live questions, and give you a homework assignment. The cost is $10 for all four date nights. Click here for topics to be addressed and registration information. (AuthenticIntimacy.com contains a number of resources produced by Dr. Juli Slattery, author of Rethinking Sexuality.) |
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A FREE, at-home, FB Live date night from First Things First
First Things First has long been helping couples grow together for stronger marriages. On April 17 they will be hosting a FB Live stay-at-home date night called, Talk to Me Like Lovers Do! Don't miss this one. |
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Are you looking for some creative ideas to keep the kids busy while you are enjoying your date night? Try these suggestions or email us with some of your ideas.
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If you know of other Stay-at-Home Date night opportunities, use our communication form to share that information with the team at Great Families.
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Resources and opportunities to take your marriage to the next level
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Marriage mentoring is not just for newlywed couples. If you want to take your marriage from good to great then consider taking an online marital assessment inventory that will help you identify your strengths and growth areas. Mentor couples can help you and your spouse talk through the results of the inventory. Click here for a list of churches in the Triad area with trained mentor couples and information on the types of mentoring available.
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Great Families
Community Date Night for the Triad The "Love & Laughter Date Night" was scheduled for April 24, 2020 but had to be rescheduled. Check back for more details. |
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Marriage Enrichment Workshop
The 5101 Family Enrichment Center (The 5101 Family Enrichment Center is scheduled to open in April 2020 with a schedule that will include Couple Date Nights, Family Fun Nights, and a variety of marriage and family enrichment opportunities. Click here to be added to our notification list for when this schedule becomes available.) |
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Helpful Online Resources
Great Families is in the process of compiling a list of helpful resources on a variety of topics. Check back soon to see what we recommend! |