3 Sundays: September 13, 20, and October 4 from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Family Life Center

Anchored Together is a brand-new marriage enrichment course designed especially for young married couples and couples with young children. Guided by John Gottman's best-selling book, Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, this course offers practical, research-based strategies to help couples deepen their communication, foster real connection, and grow a marriage that flourishes over a lifetime. Couples will learn how to have conversations that matter and strengthen their bond—especially in the middle of busy, demanding seasons of life.

Over three Sunday evenings, couples will explore the eight conversations Gottman's research identifies as most essential to a lasting, satisfying marriage—covering trust and commitment, conflict, intimacy, finances, faith, family, fun, and shared dreams. Each session weaves together brief teaching, private couple conversation time, and table discussion with other couples in a relaxed, supportive environment. You'll also receive a personalized Prepare/Enrich marriage inventory—completed before the course begins—and use your private results throughout each session to discover your unique strengths as a couple and the areas where you'd most like to grow.

Classes will be held on Sundays, September 13, 20, and October 4, from 5:00–7:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Each evening includes a delicious meal, and childcare is available to registered children. The cost is $30 per couple, which includes a copy of the Eight Dates book, a personalized marriage enrichment inventory, dinner, and childcare. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration! Email marriage@fumc-rr.org with questions.

Childcare is limited, so if you have other childcare options please use them to free up space for those who are limited to childcare provided at the church. For any questions or concerns regarding childcare, please reach out to Tara Harrelson: tara@fumc-rr.org