Marriage Weekend

Friday, Oct. 17 | 6–8:30 PM
AND
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9 AM–2:30 PM

Lean In. Tune In. Take Your Marriage Off Autopilot.

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and intentionally invest in your marriage. This special weekend is designed to help couples reconnect and refocus in meaningful ways. Led by fellow Door Creekers, our sessions and breakout groups provide practical tools and real-life encouragement. You’ll enjoy great food, intentional one-on-one conversations with your spouse and the convenience of on-site childcare. Lean in to each other. Tune in to what your marriage needs. And take your relationship off autopilot.

Location

Door Creek Church, Sprecher Road Campus
6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, WI

EVENT SCHEDULE & DETAILS

Friday, October 17 | 6-8:30 PM

• Large Group Session: Jamie Thompson | Phillipians 2:1&2 | Unity in Marriage
• One Breakout Session (see options below)
• Light snacks provided

Saturday, October 18 | 9 AM-2:30 PM

• Large Group Session: David & Tracy Smith | Phillipians 2:3&4 | Humility & Care in Marriage
• Two Breakout Sessions (see options below)
• Large Group Q&A Panel
• Light snacks and lunch included

We’d love for you to join us for our Marriage Weekend, whether you can come the entire time or just for one day.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
(offered throughout the weekend)

• Marriage on Mission: Serving Side by Side | Wade & Kristyn Goodsell
• A New Recipe: The right ingredients for blended families | Scott & Melinda Landon
• Boundaries: Freeing your family from others' expectations | Ken & Debbie Marks
• Fighting Fair: Resolving Conflict | Tom & Melody Lynch
• Season of Life – Autumn: Embracing the richness of Empty Nesting | Brian & Jen Gabrielse
• Love Languages: Learning different ways we express and receive love in marriage | Keith & Deb Sellen
• Flying the Family Flag: Family Identity & Habits of the Household | Bob & Libby Goodsell
• Season of Life – Spring: Starting your marriage on the right foot | Chad & Jen Wojtysiak
• Season of Life – Summer: Moving through the "messy Middle" years while balancing work and family | Eric & Heather Schnieder
• The Marriage Toolkit: Giving couples a “toolbox” of strategies for handling common challenges | Steve & Laura Thomson
• Iron on Iron: Growing together spiritually | Daniel & Keren Aguilar
• Grief: Walking through the valley as a couple | Ryan & Bri Morrison
• Financial Tune Up: A Heart Posture, Vision and Plan for Finances | Mike & Carrie Anderson
  
  

CHILDCARE

We are excited to offer on-site childcare during this special event! Childcare will be available for children from birth through grade 5.

Important Note for Parents of Infants:

We do have a crib available in our infant/toddler room; however, we are not able to place children in separate, unattended rooms for naps. Additionally, our staff is not equipped to warm bottles or mix baby food. While we do our best to create a nurturing and safe environment, our setup may differ from a home or daycare. Thank you for your understanding!

Middle & High Schoolers as Helpers:

Middle and high schoolers are typically at an age where they may serve as helpers in our children’s ministry. If yours are not attending our Youth Fall Retreat that same weekend and you're interested in having your middle or high schooler join our childcare team for this event, we’d love to connect with your family about the onboarding process. Please reach out to Libby Griffin.

COST & REGISTRATION

• $50 per couple
• Scholarships Available—contact Natalie Oostdyk
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 12 – REGISTRATION CLOSED