April 5, 2014 Dr. David and Dr. Mary Ford to Host Marriage Retreat in Allentown, PA
On Saturday, April 5, Dr. David Ford and Dr. Mary Ford will be hosting a Marriage Retreat at St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, PA (1031 Fullerton Ave). This Pan-Orthodox Retreat is designed for married couples, couples considering marriage, and families, including a long break for lunch so that parents of young children can “tag team,” if needed, for childcare purposes. The cost is $15 per couple or individual (includes both sessions). RSVP to St. Mary’s at (610) 432-2977 before Apr. 2, 2014.
The retreat begins at 10:00 am with a session by Dr. Mary Ford entitled "Spiritual Life and Family Life." Following a break for lunch from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm is a session entitled "The Glory of Marriage" by Dr. David Ford, lasting until 4:00 pm. Great Vespers will begin at 6:00 pm.
Drs. David and Mary Ford both have taught at St. Tikhon’s Seminary since 1989 and are the co-authors of 'Marriage as a Path to Holiness: Lives of Married Saints.' Dr. David is also author of 'Women and Men in the Early Church: The Full Views of St. John Chrysostom', and Dr. Mary is the author of numerous published articles on Scripture.
Drs. David and Mary Ford both have taught at St. Tikhon’s Seminary since 1989 and are the co-authors of 'Marriage as a Path to Holiness: Lives of Married Saints.' Dr. David is also author of 'Women and Men in the Early Church: The Full Views of St. John Chrysostom', and Dr. Mary is the author of numerous published articles on Scripture.
This event is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood.
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