Sat.
9 am - noon at 5 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.
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Couples
Workshop:
It Takes Two:
Keys to a Rewarding Relationship
formerly "Romance,
Rice and Reality"
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Based on PREP® – as seen on
Oprah, 20/20 and 48 Hours
Cost:
$80/couple $45 individual; Register
3 days prior please
Starts
April 12 @ Shady Grove YMCA.
3 Monday evenings from 6-8:15:PM (Apr 12, 19, 26);
also (Oct 25, Nov, 1 and Nov 8)
August 28 from 9-4 Tuckahoe YMCA Register at Y - 740-9622.
Link here for information-registration.
Additional dates:
additional dates TBA.
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March 27: Black Marriage Day Richmond and
National
workshops for
couples, singles and youth in partnership with First Things
First at the Family Resource Center in Church
Hill.
(link) FTF's Tania Peterson will conduct one
of the workshops for youth.
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May 1 Sat 8:30 am - Money and Marriage God's Way
with Howard Dayton Live: from Crown Virginia
Financial. at West End Assembly of God. Register online
at:
www.moneyandmarriageva.com
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Live with
funny man Mark Gungor.
A Marriage Conference like
no other; no workbooks... instead hilarious laughter at
our differences and relationships makes the heart merry and challenges
us to better understanding and deeper intimacy with our
spouse.
This is a city wide event put on by our
coalition of churches and businesses working together
across race and denomination for a better Richmond.
On line registration and group
discount is available.
Link here
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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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TBAClergy & 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
released in 2009 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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10 Great Dates with Authors David
& Claudia Arp
Hosted by many congregations and childcare centers
in 2009
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July 8-11, 2010 SmartMarriages Conference Orlando, Fl.
Link for advance flier Plus Pre-Post Certification
for many programs.
This is a complete conference for practitioners and
ministry leaders that includes all prevention education
programs and all the most respected marriage and Family
researchers. FTF - Richmond Director, Bob
Ruthazer, CFLE is a presenter for Boot Camp for new Dads
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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
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Nov TBA , 2010 "A Weekend to Remember"
by Family Life.
Pastors and spouses free.
A great Marriage Weekend with Christian perspective at
Richmond's Omni Hotel .
Also another conference in Williamsburg. Link here for
information or call 1-800 FL Today for group rate
(save $80/couple) Pastors free.
(FTF partner Event). Save $80 per couple: Organize a group from your congregation for a great
discount at
http://www.familylife.com/groups/FTF_StGiles
( or register with St Giles Presbyterian's Group using group
discount "FTF_StGiles" Hotel reservations are individual in
addition... register early as they always sell out the
discount block. Hotel Info:
Omni Richmond Hotel Phone:
804-344-7000
Book Room Group
rate $120.00/ night.
If you do not already have a
group, you may also use
Group Code: "FTF_StGiles"
for a discount.
also future dates:
Williamsburg 11/19/10; 2010 Richmond TBA
looking at Hilton at Short Pump
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Family Dynamics
Institute Valentine's Cruise February 11-15, 2010. 5
days to key West and Cozumel from Miami at a great
price.
http://www.familydynamicscruise.com/
Tell them you heard at First Things First - Richmond |
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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/ |
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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
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Nov TBA , 2010 "A Weekend to Remember"
by Family Life.
Pastors and spouses free.
A great Marriage Weekend with Christian perspective at
Richmond's Omni Hotel .
Also another conference in Williamsburg. Link here for
information or call 1-800 FL Today for group rate
(save $80/couple) Pastors free.
(FTF partner Event). Save $80 per couple: Organize a group from your congregation for a great
discount at
http://www.familylife.com/groups/FTF_StGiles
( or register with St Giles Presbyterian's Group using group
discount "FTF_StGiles" Hotel reservations are individual in
addition... register early as they always sell out the
discount block. Hotel Info:
Omni Richmond Hotel Phone:
804-344-7000
Book Room Group
rate $120.00/ night.
If you do not already have a
group, you may also use
Group Code: "FTF_StGiles"
for a discount
also future dates:
Williamsburg 11/19/10; 2010 Richmond TBA
looking at Hilton at Short Pump
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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 |
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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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Relationship Smarts for teens in partnership with
Peter Paul Development Center ongoing. call
288-3431 ext 11 for information |
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.
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Marriage Encounter from Assemblies of
God. Va Beach www.agme.org
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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/
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VIPCare:
Pastoral Counseling and Premarital Workshops
monthly 282-8332
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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
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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)
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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
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Couples Skills Workshops:
(in secular or Christian format)
“A
Lasting Promise”
(link here)
also
called: "Romance, Rice & Reality"
"For
Better or For Worse"
"Fighting
for your Marriage"
based
on the PREP®
Approach
(as
seen on Oprah, 20/20, & 48 Hours)
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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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