Events and classes

Let us list your marriage/family event:  info@   FirstThingsRichmond.org   with no spaces   288-3431 x-11  

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage LIVE conference Aug 20-21  link here

          

Sat. 9 am - noon at 6 area partnering hospitals (bi-monthly) 

Classes fill early;  Link here for  dates/locations and registration

Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.  Veterans (new fathers who bring along their two month old babies) orient rookies (fathers to be) on the realities of fatherhood.  We are Dads helping other men get a good start as New Fathers.

 

Couples Workshop:  It Takes Two:  

Keys to a Rewarding Relationship

formerly  "Romance, Rice and Reality"   

– Based on PREP® –   as seen on Oprah, 20/20 and 48 Hours

Cost:  $80/couple $45 individual;   Register 3 days prior please 

August 28 from 9-4 Tuckahoe YMCA Register at Y - 740-9622. Link here for information-registration. 

Starts October 25 @ Shady Grove YMCA.  3 Monday evenings from 6-8:15:PM  Oct 25,  Nov,  1 and Nov 8

Additional dates:      additional dates TBA

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Fun and adventurous Great Date activities: link

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Oct 16 Mentor Couple Training Saturday Oct 16   from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, Richmond.   Link

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Oct 16 Clergy & Counselor Certification training:

PREPARE-ENRICH relationship Inventory  link here    

Certification to administer The single most effective tool for helping couples. 

NEW Customized on-line version, recently released, assesses 9 core areas, couple and family map and now includes a powerful personality assessment and couple exercises. Used by counselors and many clergy from every denomination. Also available: Marriage Mentor program guide. Link here to register or get more information. 

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StepFamily   Ice Cream Social  Sat. Sept 11 @ 6:15 at Deep Run Park Shelter 1. 

Regular StepFamily Support Group   meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7:15-9pm beginning  9/21 - 12/7/2010.  Will use Ron Deal's Curriculum Successful Stepfamilies at St Giles Presbyterian Church Robins Room.    Please contact Chris Philipoom at  cpoom@hotmail.com   or cell- 804-334-5569.

 

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Register your DODGEBALL team for the World's Largest Tournament Oct 30

at the Siegel Center in Richmond and benefit Richmond Families through First Things First of Greater Richmond.  All entries also benefit Special Olympics Virginia Area 6 & Schools for Niger, Africa.  Go to www.cfarichmond.com to register; use PROMO Code: NP-FTF

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Sat Oct 23 How To Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk/ette.  9 am - 1 pm.   At: Panera Bread Stoney Point Fashion Park.    Cost: $25.00 (Book and Refreshments Included)
Presented by: New Seasons Consulting
Register : LaVerne Burgess 804-239-6498 info@newseasonsconsulting.com

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Sept 15 Spice Up Your Marriage  Series begins every third Wednesday at St Giles Presbyterian Church. 6:15 pm - 7:45.  FREE but donations will be received.  Childcare is available by reservation no later than noon the Friday prior. 

Sept 15:  You Just Don't Understand Me; communication skills

Oct 20:  Becoming Bi-Lingual; Speaking your spouse's language.

Nov  17:  Opposites Attract; Now What; Understanding you spouse.

Dec 15:  We Can Work it Out: Problem Solving  & Understanding Hidden Issues. 

Jan 19:  Turn Up the Heat; Intimacy in Marriage

e-mail info@firstthingsrichmond.org to register and make childcare reservations.

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10 Great Dates with Authors David & Claudia Arp  

Hosted by many congregations and childcare centers in 2009

 Link here for more information on this non-threatening, fun, and cost effective enrichment strategy.

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Stepfamily Support Group with Ron Deal's Curriculum Successful Stepfamilies at St Giles Presbyterian Church.  For more information contact Chris Philipoom at  cpoom@hotmail.com   or m- 804-334-5569;  

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Dec 10-12 , 2010 "A Weekend to Remember" by Family Life.

Pastors and spouses free.

A great Marriage Weekend with Christian perspective at Richmond's New Hilton Hotel at Shortpump.  Also another conference in Williamsburg.    Link here for information or call 1-800 FL Today for group rate  (save $159/couple)  Pastors free. (FTF partner Event). 

Save $159 per couple:  Organize a group from your congregation for a great discount at  http://www.familylife.com/groups/FTF_StGiles   ( or register with our Group using group discount  "FTF_StGiles"    Hotel reservations are individual in addition... register early as they always sell out the discount block.    Hotel Info:  Hotel Room Rate: $109.00/ night Hotel Phone: 804-364-3600
 

 If you do not already have a group, you may also use Group Code: "FTF_StGiles"  for a great discount.  

also future dates:   Williamsburg  11/19/10;  12/10-12/ 2010Richmond  at Hilton at Short Pump  

 

Basic Training for Couples Curriculum is an excellent resource available specifically for black couples as is ProSAAM below.

ProSAAM Curriculum:  Program for Strong African American Marriages is available for loan to FTF Marriage Enrichment Coalition Member Congregations. Developed by University of Georgia and based heavily on PREP this is designed to help African American Couples to keep their relationships strong and to reach the goals they have set for themselves.  This is a Teach out of the Box program to be used by congregations at no cost and facilitated by in house staff or volunteers.

Contact Bob at 804-288-3431 ext 13 for details.  

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Sept 15 7pm for 10 weeks:  A Time for Healing: Divorce Care class. Please contact Cornerstone Assembly of God at (804) 748-8613 or healing@cstoneag.org

May 11-14 2012   Love at the Falls   Couples Retreat

to Niagara Falls with New Canaan International Church. Minister Vince Coleman  (804) 363-9301.  Link

Relationship Smarts for teens in partnership with Peter Paul Development Center Church Hill Academy, Friends Association for Children is ongoing.  call 288-3431 ext 11 for information on how to get this for your youth.

Courageous, a movie about fatherhood calling men to be men in their homes and to be able to provide for and "bless" their children.  Coming soon from Sherwood, creators of Fireproof.  This is going to be a great resource. Link here http://www.courageousthemovie.com/ 

 

United Way NEWS: as of Dec 2006, you may now designate United Way gifts to code: 6553 and New for 2007 Virginia CVC code 3313   Mail Ukrop's Golden Gift Certificates to us or

or Donate online at link here

 

Great tidbits from 12 National Marriage Experts

12 Happy Marriage Tips From the 2010 Smart Marriage Conference (PHOTOS)   

Marriage is in trouble... First Things First is doing something about it: View short YouTube video link

HOPE Project: MMateCenter at Regent University is offering continuing education for clergy and counselors for HOPE Focused Counseling. This is a proven method introduced by Dr Everett Worthington. FREE couple-counselor resources for download. CE credits available. http://www.mmatecenter.com/

Fireproof"  movie  View trailer at www.fireproofthemovie.com or www.fireproofmymarriage.com  

Fireproof your marriage viewing the ,movie and by registering for one of our Romance, Rice & Reality classes above.  Your congregation or business may purchase an entire theater. Call Bob at 288-3431 ext 13 for information. Help spread the word about Fireproof by adding a banner or widget to your website and emails this next week. Here's the link that provides access to the banners, widgets and video trailers along with instructions.  http://fireproofthemovie.com/takeaction/downloads.php  Order the Love Dare Books in bulk (24 each) at a huge discount:  https://store.amfmonline.com/wholesalelogin.asp. Code is TK421LD. Discount DVD in bulk for congregations link here

 

Divorce Recovery Support Groups starting soon. link here

Feb 3 7pm for 9 weeks and Ongoing:  A Time for Healing: Divorce Recovery class. Please contact Cornerstone Assembly of God at (804) 748-8613 or healing@cstoneag.org 

 
 

Celebrate FatherhoodSM  annual event around fathers Day each year to celebrate and promote responsible and involved fatherhood since 2009.

 

National Hispanic Marriage Day

Celebrate your marriage and family.  Find out more at http://www.nationalhispanicmarriageday.com/   or call First Things First to find out more about how to organize an event at your congregation or organization. 288-3431 ext 13  or just register for a marriage enrichment opportunity.

 

Marriage Encounter from Assemblies of God.  Va Beach www.agme.org

A Wedding is a day, a Marriage is for a lifetime:     Richmond Virginia Catholic Engaged Encounter  (open to other faiths). For schedule go to:  http://www.richmondvacee.org 

For already married couples:  Marriage Encounter through Richmond Diocese: http://wwmeva.org/

VIPCare: Pastoral Counseling and Premarital  Workshops monthly  282-8332

Fireproof Movie resources for churches www.FireproofOutreach.com or call for our “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” Summer Special, and get a free Movie Event! call 800.991.6011

 

 Imago: Getting the Love You Want; an intensive workshop for couples .     Cost:  $650 call 804-308-9133; E-mail: info@i4id.org   (not FTF event)

Schedule one of these in your congregation or group: Call 288-3431 x-13  or info@  firstthingsrichmond.org (with no spaces

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--Lunch & Learn Healthy Relationships mini workshop for your company.  Link here.

--"Love Thinks" or   How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk (or Jerkette) for singles:   Link for information   

-- Couples Skills Workshops: (in secular or Christian format)

“A Lasting Promise”       (link here)

also called:  "It Takes Two; keys to a Rewarding Relationship"

"For Better or For Worse"

"Fighting for your Marriage"

based on the PREP® Approach (as seen on Oprah, 20/20, & 48 Hours)  

 

-- PAiiRS:  Skills for successful relationships!   Couples Seminar:  based on PAIRS or Christian-PAIRS (Research and Faith based)

 

 

--PREPARE/ENRICH:   Clergy/Counselor Certification Training for PREPARE/ENRICH from Life Innovations. For information and registration,  Link here

 

--FREE:  "The First Dance"  Workshop:  The Family Dynamics of Wedding Planning    Link for information.

 

--Financial Strategies for Successful Marriage for couples.  Call Dale Wright at Equity Concepts to schedule in your congregation. 285-4463

 

 


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