Strengthen Your Marriage 💕
One Month at a Time

C.O.R.D. - Couples On the Road to Devotion

"Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.
And a threefold cord is not quickly broken."

Ecclesiastes 4:12 NKJV

See What C.O.R.D. Is All About

10 Months of Growth

Real Topics. Real Tools. Real Growth.

September

Attachment Theory

Discover your communication style through evidence-based attachment styles: Avoidant, Anxious, Unorganized, and Secure.

October

God's Blueprint for Marriage

Explore what God meant for marriage to be and how to build a Christ-centered foundation.

November

Communication in Marriage

Learn effective communication strategies and discover your partner's emotional love language.

December

Conflict Resolution

Master healthy ways to handle disagreements using biblical principles and practical tools.

January

Anger & Forgiveness

Learn to process anger constructively and practice Christ-like forgiveness in marriage.

February

Building Trust & Intimacy

Foster deeper spiritual and emotional intimacy through prayer, affection, and vulnerability.

March

Sexual Intimacy

Address the gift of physical intimacy in marriage within a biblical framework.

April

Boundaries & Balance

Manage family pressures and create healthy work-life boundaries as a couple.

May

Parenting with Purpose

Raise children with kingdom mindset while balancing discipline, love, and grace.

June

Financial Harmony

Manage finances as faithful co-stewards, integrating tithing and biblical money principles.

Course Details

Schedule

Monthly sessions from September 2025 through June 2026
Third Saturday of each month
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location

St. Luke Coptic Orthodox Church
Glen Oaks, NY
Upper Room

What's Included

• Dinner provided each session
• Free childcare available
• Take-home resources
• Expert-led workshops

Expert Presenters

Confirmed speakers include priests, licensed therapists, marriage counselors, and financial experts with proven track records.

Meet Your Expert Presenters

Silvia Farag

Attachment Theory Expert

Fr. Luke Istafanous, MD

Priest & Medical Doctor

George Papageorge, M.A., MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Dr. Andrew Mercurio

Intimacy & Forgiveness Expert

Makar Naguib

Financial Counselor

Fr. Mina Shaheid

Pastoral Counselor

Archdeacon Mark Soliman

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader

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