A relationship series designed to foster communication and closeness for a healthier partnership under God.
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite all couples to participate in the upcoming Eight Dates marriage program. Presented for the fourth time, this powerful relationship series is based on the book Eight Dates by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.
The Eight Dates online workshops combine a Christ-centered approach with research based strategies to enhance connection, communication and conflict management skills for couples. Over 800 couples from throughout the country have already benefited from the Eight Dates programs offered by our Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry.
Join our Family Wellness Ministry team via ZOOM on Thursday evenings beginning on January 8, 2026 as we highlight these topics:
- Trust and Commitment (January 8)
- Addressing Conflict (January 22)
- Sex and Intimacy (February 5)
- Work and Money (February 19)
- Family (March 5)
- Fun and Adventure (March 12)
- Growth and Spirituality (March 19)
- Dreams (March 26)
Signing up for Eight Dates is the perfect Christmas gift for your relationship and the greatest way to start out the new year!
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About The Eight Dates Marriage Series
The Eight Dates Marriage series promises to be a balance of vibrant content, integration of our Orthodox Christian faith, and opportunity for small group discussion catered specifically to the various needs that couples face on a daily basis. Participating couples will be given weekly exercises and questions to complete together for additional value outside the scheduled meetings. Ultimately, each couple should come away with the resources necessary for healthy commitment to one another, as well as an expanded Metropolis community of supportive peers in the process.
For more information please visit the Family Wellness Ministry website.
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