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SUMMARY:"Care and Grow" Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Care & Grow: A Training Course for Church Leaders Supporting Marriages\nPresented by the Marriage and Relationship Education Center (MREC)\nLocation: Carroll Nonprofit Center\, 255 Clifton Blvd.\, Westminster\, MD 21157\nIntroductory Cost: $75 per individual couple or $150 (covers up to three couples per church)\nDates: September 8 – November 17\, 2025\nContact: kaycee@mrecenter.org | (410) 386-9003 \n  \nAt last — a dedicated training resource for lay leaders serving couples in the local church! \n  \nCare & Grow is an 11-week marriage ministry training course created by MREC\, a nonprofit organization comprised of certified marriage educators passionate about equipping churches to support healthy\, thriving marriages. \n  \nThis course is specially designed for church small-group leaders\, ministry couples\, and anyone serving in a marriage-support role.  \n  \nWhether you’re already walking with couples or just getting started\, this training will offer a blend of biblical foundation and practical relationship tools to help you lead with confidence and care. \n \nWhat You Can Expect:\nCare & Grow combines at-home learning with in-person gatherings\, offering flexibility while creating space for deep connection\, discussion\, and community. Each session is based on real-world challenges that many couples face and will empower you to support others through them. \nOver the 11 weeks\, you’ll walk through topics such as: \n\nGrowing together as a couple\n\nConflict resolution\n\nCommunication\n\nFinances\n\nIntimacy\n\nRoles and expectations\n\nFamily dynamics\n\n  \nThe training is designed to equip the Caring Couple (those in a leadership/mentor role) to support the Growing Couple (those they are guiding) with wisdom\, grace\, and biblical encouragement.  \nThrough this process\, both couples will strengthen their own marriages as they grow together in faith and relationship. \n \nCourse Schedule:\n\nSeptember 8 – At-Home\n\nSeptember 15 – In-Person\n\nSeptember 22 – At-Home\n\nSeptember 27 – In-Person\n\nOctober 6 – At-Home\n\nOctober 13 – In-Person\n\nOctober 20 – At-Home\n\nOctober 27 – In-Person\n\nNovember 3 – At-Home\n\nNovember 10 – In-Person\n\nNovember 17 – In-Person\n\n  \nIf you’re a pastor\, lay leader\, or couple looking to build a thriving marriage ministry in your church\, this training is for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to invest in your marriage and your ministry. \n  \nRegistration for this event is closed. For information on our training dates for the spring\, email kaycee@mrecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://mrecenter.org/event/care-and-grow-training/
LOCATION:Carroll Nonprofit Center\, 255 Clifton Blvd.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churches,Couples
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SUMMARY:Marriage in 3D Presents: A Tale of Two Brains
DESCRIPTION:Marriage in 3D\nDinner…Dessert…Devotion\nOn Friday\, September 12th\, enjoy dinner on your own with your spouse\, then join us for dessert at Crosswind Church for our event with comedian\, Mark Gungor\, an untraditional date-night devotion. \n  \nUnlike many traditional marriage events that tend to be overly serious\, technical and emotionally taxing\, this comedy event is different because it helps couples deal with tough issues in a way that is fun and non-threatening. \n  \nDetails for the Evening:\nFriday\, September 12th \n5:30pm – Pastor’s Appreciation (invitation only\, please see details below) \n6:00pm – Doors Open for Dessert and Fellowship for the general public.  \n7:00pm – Program begins \n  \nTickets:\n\n\nRegular: $25 per person \n\n\nGroup Rate (10+ couples): $20 per person + priority seating (contact Kaycee@mrecenter.org for assistance.) \n\n\n  \n**No refunds. Space is limited—get your tickets early!** \n  \n Bonus Feature: Pastor Appreciation Night\nPastors and their spouses attend FREE – includes exclusive pre-event appetizers and a meet & greet with Mark Gungor! Use the discount code provided by MREC to access your discount. Need a code? Email your church name and position title to Kaycee@mrecenter.org. \n  \n Register Now!\n  \n Group Registration
URL:https://mrecenter.org/event/date-night-marriage-in-3d-the-tale-of-two-brains-with-comedian-mark-gungor/
LOCATION:Crosswind Church\, 640 Lucabaugh Mill Rd\, Westminster\, Maryland\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churches,Couples
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