A Family Matters York initiative using The Marriage Sessions from Care For The Family
Designed for any committed couple, at whatever age or stage of relationship, these single session events provide ideal opportunities for couples to take time out to invest in their relationship.
With video content from Care for the Family: The Marriage Sessions, couple discussions and reflection, we hope to encourage, inspire and equip couples in their everyday lives.
We hold four events each year - see below for information about what's coming up.
Time Out for Couples - Collaborate
1 Session
Friday 16th October 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm | The Citadel, 69A Gillygate, York YO31 7EA
This is a single video and couple discussion-based session that provides space for couples to take some time out together and focus on their relationship, and what really matters in the middle of the busyness that is everyday life!
We'll look at how we can tackle some of the common pressures that couples face, as well as what happens when these lead to disagreements. We will discover what it takes to handle conflict well and move forward together. This is just time out for you and your partner to chat, there are no group discussions.
If you can't make this upcoming event but you are interested in attending future Time Out for Couples events, please register your interest by contacting emmamarshall@fmy.org.uk or by filling in the contact form at the bottom of this page. By expressing your interest you will be among the first to know about future events.
What to expect from a single session couple event
Each session will be hosted by two trained facilitators and a small team of volunteers, who will be ready to greet you as you arrive, and look after you during the evening.
The evening is not a test of your relationship or assessing compatibility. It is designed to be equipping, inspiring and encouraging.
The event is video based with a mixture of content; featuring wisdom from a variety of people – some with expertise and guidance based on research and other couples simply sharing their experience and what has worked for them.
Each couple will be seated on their own. There will be several breaks during the evening for you to chat as a couple and reflect together on the material. There is no group work.
Make the first step today
If you would like to chat further about our Time Out for Couples event please leave your details here and we'll get back in touch with you.
07491 910239
emmamarshall@fmy.org.uk