Calvary is committed to helping couples get started, and stay headed, in the right direction. Whether you are seriously considering marriage or you’ve been married for 50 years, your pursuit of God’s design for your relationship will allow you not only to "go the distance" but also to experience His blessing as you journey together. If you have a question about the opportunities on this page, please don’t hesitate to contact us at marriages@calvarynow.com or call the Marriage Ministries office at 336.714.5422.

Nearly/Newlywed Dinner with Dr. Gary & Karolyn Chapman

for couples who are engaged or in the first year of marriage

If you are engaged or in your first year of marriage, then we invite you to join us for a Dinner with Dr. Gary & Karolyn Chapman. Enjoy a delicious meal and then relax as the Chapmans share how to have "the marriage you've always wanted." After the presentation, there will be a time for “questions and answers” with the Chapmans.

Dr. Gary Chapman is author of the bestselling Five Love Languages and numerous other books on marriage and family. In addition, Dr. Chapman regularly travels and presents his popular Toward A Growing Marriage Conference at many churches across the nation. This special evening will give you the opportunity to spend some time with the Chapmans and learn some of the principles that will allow you to begin your marriage on a solid foundation.

The dinner will be on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Chambers Room. The cost is only $15 per couple and we are limited to 35 couples, so register early!

If you know someone who is engaged or recently married, why not tell them about this event? It may be that they would enjoy the opportunity to spend and evening with Dr. Gary Chapman. Or send an email to marriages@calvarynow.com with their email & mailing address, and we’d be glad to email them a personal invitation.

You may click here to purchase a ticket online or you may purchase a ticket by mailing a check to Calvary’s Family Ministries Office at 5000 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. You will also be able to purchase a ticket Sunday mornings at the Special Events Center in the church lobby beginning January 4.

For more information on this dinner, please call the Family Ministries Office at 336.714.5422. Click here for more information on other opportunities for nearly/newlywed couples.

Special guest speaker, Dr. Gary Chapman
Friday & Saturday, February 13 & 14, 2009

We know .... Valentines Day feels like a long way off, but it's not too early to Yes, it's true! Our own Dr. Gary Chapman will be speaking at the 2009 Couples Valentine Dinner. Dr. Chapman's topic for the evening will be Love as a Way of Life and he will be sharing from his recent book by the same title.

Love as a Way of Life describes seven keys to transforming every aspect of your life. With specific relevance for couples, Dr. Chapman's insights provide a timeless guide to creating fulfilling relationships and reaping the joys of a living a love-driven life.

The dinner and presentation will be held on Friday, February 13, at 7:00 and Saturday, February 14, at 6:30. Tickets are only $25 per couple which includes dinner for two in addition to the program by Dr. Chapman. Group tickets will go on sale Saturday, January 17, from 9-11 am in the L.H. Angell Room at Calvary. After the 17th, tickets will be available on Sundays in the church lobby and during the week in the Marriage Ministries office. For more information, you can email us at marriages@calvarynow.com or call the office at 336.714.5422.

Click here to purchase tickets for Friday, February 13.
Click here to purchase tickets for Saturday, February 14.

Plan early to be a part of what will be a delightful evening with Dr. Gary Chapman. Seating is limited and we expect the dinners to fill up quickly.

Our menu for the evening will be as follows:

Tomato Bacon Salad
A blend of mixed baby greens topped with chopped bacon and surrounded with a colorful ring of grape tomatoes and mandarin oranges. Served with side of ranch dressing.

Tenderloin of Beef
Seasoned slow roasted beef tenderloin. Topped with our famous Mushroom Sauce

Fresh Steamed Green Beans
Fresh Steamed Green Beans simmered in a beef sauce

Twice Baked Potato
Twice baked with a touch of Cheddar

Fresh Yeast Rolls

Desserts
Turtle Cheesecake
Six Layer chocolate dessert

Beverages
Decaf Tea
Krispy Kreme Coffee

Are you ...  
... seriously considering marriage?
    ... still engaged?
       .... still newlywed?

And you ... 

• want to attend a class for marriage preparation?
• want to meet other engaged or newlywed couples?
• want to connect with a mentor couple who can "show you the ropes"?

Then you...
Will be encouraged by all the
opportunities for nearly- and newlywed couples at Calvary.

Click here to explore all the ways you can begin your journey at Calvary.

Marriage Enrichment is ...
...the process of creating a "value-added" relationship,
...more a way of life than a single event,
...for every couple, not just those who are "struggling."


Marriage enrichment includes any sermons, classes, small groups, retreats, books or life experiences that ...

• give us new insights
• teach us new skills
• allow couples to enjoy each other,
• and challenge couples to focus on their relationships with God and each other.

Click here to discover the many marriage enrichment opportunities available at Calvary.

Could your marriage be described as "failure to thrive"? Is it headed down a road that could one day lead to divorce?

Most everyone has read the statistice...nearly 50% of the marriages in America end in divorce. And even more discouraging is the realization that many of the couples who do "make it" have settled for something much less than what God intended for their relationship. These are "only numbers" unless they painfully describe your marriage or the marriage of someone you love.

Our hope is that couples whose marriage could be diagnosed as "failure to thrive" will reach out and ask for help. Whether you are at the point of divorce, or you simply don't want to continue your marriage as it is for another 5 or 10 years or longer, today is the day to turn your marriage in a new direction.

Click here to learn more about the marriage renewal opportunities available at Calvary.

...always something new

If you are engaged or recently married, why not visit our Bible Fellowship Class for nearly/newlywed couples? Each January we begin a new class for couples who are in the same stage of life you are ... planning their wedding and settling into their new life together.

During a year this class will lead couples through a variety of studies that include both various marriage curriculum as well as selected books of the Bible. All of these studies are personalized by the leader couples to be relevant to couples who are engaged or recently married. Since a new study begins every two or three months, any week is a good week to visit this class and meet other couples who also beginning their lives together.

In June we will begin a 12-week study using Dr. Gary Chapman's, A Couple's Guide to a Growing Marriage. This study combines biblical principles with practical counsel to equip couples with the tools they need to build a lasting relationship.

If you are interested in building a foundation for your marriage and in building relationships with other couples who are also engaged or in their first year of marriage, then come join us! The E-to-1 Bible Fellowship class meets each Sunday morning at 11:00 in Room A-1118.

Click here for more information on this "E-to-1" class. You may also contact the church staff at 336.714.5422 or by email at marriages@calvarynow.com.