Teach Me . . . to Be Relational

Remember back to your dating days - the excitement you felt? Now you can reclaim that same spark, connection, and creativity in your marriage through ten intentional, memory-making dates. This proven approach to relationship growth is low-key, purposeful, effective, easy, fun and will help you communicate better, process anger and resolve conflicts, appreciate your differences and help you develop spiritual intimacy. Discover just how much fun strengthening your relationship can be!  Childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis please call 972-996-0120.  The first thirty minutes of your date is comprised of an introduction to the weekly topic and the viewing of a DVD segment.  Couples use the remaining time to break out and privately discuss the week's assigned topic. Class concludes by 8:15 pm and childcare ends at 8:30 pm. 

Fridays, Sep 17 - Nov 19
6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ogden Fellowship Hall
Fee: $20 per couple, includes text 10 Great Dates by David and Claudia Arp; $120 per couple, includes text and childcare                      

Register Here by Sep 10

Author Gwen Diaz says, "...motherhood is meant to be a blast...being able to enjoy and find fulfillment in motherhood is all a matter of understanding and accepting our true priorities and refocusing our efforts with a proper perspective." Through Mighty Mom, discover practical tips, unique insights and sensible, easy-to-apply advice that will leave you both entertained and inspired. Learn, grow, develop friendships and search for God's intent for us as mothers in this interactive class.

Wednesdays, Sep 29 - Dec 8 (no class Nov 24)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rm. 204, Education Center 
Fee: $60, includes text and class materials

Childcare by reservation only on a first-come, first-served basis; please call 972-996-0120.

Register Here by Sep 22

Childcare by reservation only on a first-come, first-served basis; please call 972-996-0120.

Childcare by reservation only on a first-come, first-served basis; please call 972-996-0120. 

Register Here by Sep 26

Families are always changing; a healthy family is creative, committed and compassionate throughout change in the life course. Change is not always easy. We all develop as individuals and go through childhood, adolescence and adulthood. What do we know about family life that can help us to prepare for the next steps in our own development and our family's development? How can we teach those around us (our children, our parents and our parents' parents) about change and growth as a family?

When my wife and I were blessed with our first son Alex, we left the hospital without the "parenting manual" to help him in his first steps. So, we pieced together the best way we knew to help Alex through his development, using instinct, family of origin help and a lot of prayer! Since then I have dedicated myself to Family Life Education. Join us for a "power lunch" that will encourage and motivate parents like you to be creative, committed and compassionate parents. Join us!

Andy Stoker is an ordained elder in the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. He also holds a Ph.D. in Family Studies from Texas Woman's University. In 2002, Andy was commissioned an elder in the North Texas Conference and appointed to First United Methodist Church of Denton. He served as associate pastor with youth, university students and young adults. He was ordained elder in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 2005. As he continued his work at FUMC-Denton, he found himself in a variety of other ministry areas in the church including adult education and mission ministries. While at FUMC-Denton, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Family Studies from Texas Woman's University. His dissertation research focused on adolescent identity formation in "tweens" and "emerging adults." More importantly, FUMC-Denton saw Megan and Andy grow their family with two boys: Alex, six years old, and Wesley, eighteen months old.

Wednesday, Oct 27, 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bartula Family Life Center
Fee: no fee if you bring your own lunch; $10 per person to reserve box lunch

Register Here by Oct 20 

When was the last time you and your spouse went on a date and spent time focusing on each other and your relationship? Is your marriage Fireproof? Gather with friends to watch Fireproof, the movie, and be inspired to set aside time for the one you love. Fireproof, starring Kirk Cameron as Fire Captain Caleb Holt, is a movie that looks into the complicated life of a firefighter's family where his marriage to wife Catherine Holt is in crisis. Captain Holt is determined to keep the cardinal rule of all firemen, "Never leave your partner behind." Captain Holt's father suggests that he and wife Catherine delay their plans for a marriage separation and take forty days to re-engage in their marriage by taking "The Love Dare." Join us to find out ways in which you can strengthen your marriage by attending this movie night to start the process. Choose to participate in a 40 day home-study, The Love Dare, or 10 weeks of great dates as a way to continue focusing on your marriage relationship.

Friday, Sep 10, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mays Hall, First Floor, Education Center (west end)
Fee: $5 per couple without childcare, $15 per couple with childcare
Optional Follow-up Texts (not included in fee): The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage by David and Claudia Arp

Childcare by reservation only on a first-come, first-served basis; please call 972-996-0120.

Register Here by Sep 3