The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago takes
the complexity of marriage seriously, and we are committed
to supporting couples as they work to create a fulfilling,
lifelong bond together.
Six times a year, we present the Premarital
Saturday Seminar, in which couples learn and practice some of the most important
skills necessary to building a healthy marital relationship
that will endure and grow.
The purpose of the seminar is to determine where you are
in your development as a couple, build on your skills in
various areas, and have the chance to talk with other couples
preparing to be married at Fourth Church and elsewhere. The
important areas that will be highlighted include
| Marriage
Expectations |
Personality
Issues |
| Communication |
Conflict
Resolution |
| Financial
Management |
Family
and Friends |
| Sexual
Relationship |
Leisure
Activities |
| Role
Responsibility |
Spiritual
Beliefs |
| Children |
Parenting |
Scheduling
Arrangements
The seminar
is built around thirty years of data provided by the Prepare/Enrich
Inventory developed at the University of Minnesota by Dr. David
Olson. In order to have your "Couples Report" and "Building
a Strong Marriage Workbook" available on the day of the
seminar, the inventory must be filled out at least two
months prior to the seminar you are scheduled to attend.
Space in these seminars is limited, so sign
up early. Reservations and arrangements to fill out the "Prepare
Inventory" may be made by calling the Lorene Replogle
Counseling Center at 312.787.8425.
Inventories are administered at the Center, which is located at 112 E. Chestnut,
next to the church.
Scheduling
Details
Please contact the Counseling Center at 312.787.8425 for dates and times.
