

Marriage as God intended is a lifelong journey where a husband and wife become “ONE”; a strong, united team who can embrace life’s joys and challenges together. Yet every marriage experiences moments of friction as we navigate different personalities, backgrounds, and desires. To flourish together, we need to intentionally invest in our relationship and develop practical skills in communication, connection, and resolving conflict.
If you want to strengthen and revitalise your marriage, then this course if for you! Facilitated by Frank and Margaret Ruhl from the Pastoral Team at Clayton Church of Christ, this course will provide a safe and welcoming space for couples to learn, reflect, and grow together.
Who is it for?
This course is for couples who are married and are looking to intentionally invest in building a stronger, healthier, and revitalised relationship. Marriages go through different seasons, this course can help you adjust and grow stronger together.
What to Expect
In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, couples will be guided through practical teaching, real-life video stories, and meaningful conversations designed to strengthen their relationship.
Each session explores key areas of marriage – including emotional connection as a couple, communication, conflict, forgiveness, sex, and family – with expert insights and guided couple conversations using the provided journals. There are no group discussions – every conversation is private and confidential between each couple. As part of the course, each couple will receive a Marriage Journal/Workbook, along with guided sessions, practical resources, and the support of experienced facilitators – a total value of over $300 per couple.
Each Session Includes:
Light Supper & Connection
Each session begins with a light supper where couples can unwind, connect, and enjoy dedicated time together. It’s an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and intentionally invest in your relationship.
Watch an Episode – Insights from Relationship Experts
Each engaging episode explores a key relationship topic through real experiences, expert insights, practical teaching, and stories from couples who share their own journeys.
Private Couple Reflection Time
Using the provided journal, couples will have dedicated time for private conversations. These moments encourage honesty, openness, and deeper connection as couples develop practical skills to support and strengthen one another.
SPACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 SEPTEMBER.
If you’ve registered but can no longer attend, please email hello@claytonchurch.org.au so your place can be offered to someone on the waitlist.
Have questions? Please reach out to us at hello@claytonchurch.org.au.

ABOUT THE MARRIAGE COURSE
Trusted by more than 1.5 million couples worldwide, The Marriage Course has helped couples strengthen their relationships and has been run in over 117 countries across the globe. Presented by Nicky and Sila Lee, the authors of The Marriage Book and The Parenting Book, the Marriage Course combines expert insights, real-life stories, and guided couple conversations to help strengthen and enrich your relationship.
For more information about The Marriage Course, please visit: alpha.org.au/more-from-alpha/the-marriage-course
If the event has sold out by the time you register, please email us at hello@claytonchurch.org.au and we’ll add you to the waitlist.
This project received funding from the Victorian Government through the Suburban Rail Loop East Community Projects Fund.


