Marriage & Family

Hope's Marriage & Family Ministry

The Marriage & Family Ministry at Hope is focused on connecting one another to build friendships and a supportive community where couples and families grow strong in their marriage, their relationships and their walk with God.

Counseling for Couples, Mentors for Marriage, & More

We want families to feel a sense of...well...family. That’s why we offer a wide variety of classes, events and resources for everyone to get plugged in! Hope also offers FREE marriage coaching to help you navigate the hardships of married life. Our mentors don’t have perfect marriages, but they are willing to walk alongside you and your spouse, using their experience to guide you along the way. An even closer relationship is closer than you think.

Marriage & Family

Marriage Tonight: MARRIAGE Madness

Friday, February, 21, 2020
Doors open and dinner will be served at 6 pm. Program will start at 7:15 pm.

Presale for last year’s attendees: (we will email) with a code can purchase tickets for $25 a couple plus fees and $100 a table of 8 plus fees December 22 to Jan. 5th, 2020
Beginning January 6th tickets are $28 per couple plus ticket fees or purchase a table for 4 couples for $100 plus ticket fees. All tickets are non-refundable.

Children’s activities are available for birth to 5th grade, special needs friends are also welcome.
Rates are $6 per child (plus ticket fees) with a maximum of $18 per family plus ticket fees – UNTIL FEBRUARY 7th
On February 7, children’s activities will increase to $10 per child, NO MAX per family and no exceptions. Children’s registrations are non- refundable and non-transferable.
Children’s activities include pizza and a drink.

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Small Groups

Small Groups at Hope are comprised of loving people committed to sharing their faith and their lives together in a comfortable and safe environment. No two small groups are the same, making each group unique to the people in your circle. No matter where you may be on your faith journey, having close relationships with others can and will be beneficial. The uniqueness of Sermon Based Small Groups include (1) a small group of people who (2) meet weekly (3) to discuss the previous week’s sermon (and other interests of life). Participants should have listened to the sermon and read through the Sermon Study Guide before attending their weekly meeting.

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Sunday Opportunities

Navigating Marriage • Sundays • Room 225 • 9:30 am
Learning how two become one in marriage can be challenging! Why not navigate the ups & downs with other couples through support & encouragement? If this sounds like your season of life—this group may be calling your name! (targeted for mid-late 20s to early-mid 30s age bracket).

Growing Together • Sundays • Room 224 • 9:30 am
Are you a family with or without young kids? Come join us on Sunday mornings and meet others in a similar stage of life as you grow and experience life together.

Young & Married • Sundays • Two Choices: 9:30 am in Room 226 OR 11:15 in Room 224
A group specifically for recently-married 20 and 30 somethings who are looking for community, support and encouragement during the early years of marriage.

Mature & Married • Sundays at 11:15 am in Room 227
This community is a place for couples over 50, either remarried or in their first marriage, looking for community, support and encouragement in this next stage of life.

Family Bytes PoDcast

Want to hear about family and marriage related topics you normally won't hear in church? Check out our podcast & blog "Family Bytes" (Get it? Because it's digital…) from Hope's Marriage & Family Pastor Freddie Albaugh.

Check it out here

Premarital Seminar

"Rules of Engagement" is a special premarital seminar for engaged couples. This is fun, informative, encouraging and insightful experience that will help you and your fiancé begin to discuss the important topics in marriage as you transition into a new stage of life. Look on our event calendar below for upcoming Rules of Engagement Seminars.

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Weddings at Hope

Interested in holding your big day on Hope's campus? With so many requests we have limit our chapel use to those with active relationship with Hope - either being a member or a regular attender with the intention of membership. We ask that you go through the Introducing Hope Series.

Those wishing to inquire about having a wedding at Hope should contact the Events Office by email (weddings@hopechurchmemphis.com) or call 901-755-7721 (ext. 1928). The Wedding Coordinator will provide a Wedding Booklet with further information, forms and the fee schedule.

Marriage Mentors

Our marriage and family ministry offers free marriage coaching to help you navigate the challenges of married life. Our mentors/coaches don't have perfect marriages, but they are willing to walk alongside you and your spouse, using their experience to guide you along the way. Contact Wendy.Peppers@HopeChurchMemphis.com for more information