About THE EVENT
Our Mission
A Day for Couples is an annual pre-marriage and marriage conference that inspires couples to more fully live out God's plan for their marriages. It consists of:
- Uplifting presentations
- Quiet time together
- Time for fellowship
2025 AD4C Tentative Agenda
2:30 pm Sign in
all registration and payment are due by February 3nd
3:00 Welcome
3:10 Introduction speakers
3:40 pm Q&A
4:00 - 4:45 Reconciliation
4:00 pm Adoration
4:30 pm Rosary
5:00 pm Mass
6:00 pm Social Time
6:30 pm Catered Dinner
Danny and Lexy Williams
We have invited Resurrection Parishioners Danny and Lexy, a faithful married couple, to be our speakers this year. They will share how God has helped them navigate their marital journey. We are confident that their story will encourage you to trust in God when your own marital voyage faces rough waters.
“A marriage built on God’s foundation can withstand any storm because His love is the anchor that holds us steady.”
"The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock." – Matthew 7:25
Danny and Lexy Williams know what it means to weather life’s storms and celebrate its calm seas. Their journey has been anything but easy—navigating the complexities of the declaration of nullity process, embracing their faith, blended family life, military family life and its challenges, and raising three daughters, now 17, 7, and 5. Yet through every challenge and victory, they’ve discovered that a marriage can endure anything when it is anchored in God.
Danny, a soon-to-be Navy retiree with over 26 years of service, and Lexy, a Navy veteran and small business owner, have lived a life of constant transition—military moves, career shifts, parenting, and personal growth. But it’s in these transitions that they’ve found the strength and grace to deepen their faith and strengthen their marriage.
Their story is one of resilience, love, and unwavering trust in God’s plan. Whether you’re newly married, feeling distant from your spouse, struggling with family dynamics, or searching for a stronger connection with God, Danny and Lexy’s authentic testimony will inspire you to rebuild, reconnect, and rediscover the beauty of God’s design for marriage.
No matter where you are in your marriage or family life, you are welcome here.
Come hear how God’s love has been the anchor in their relationship—and how it can be the anchor in yours.
Testimonials
Robert and Zwinda
"A Day for Couples revealed to us, we are not the only ones experiencing the ups and downs of marriage, trying to get to know one another, while also raising a family. It provided us with new insights, ideas and techniques, to 'smooth over the rough edges' when communicating with each other, and how to love each other more deeply and intimately, on a daily basis."
Jim and Stephanie
"This has been a precious opportunity for us to take a day just for ourselves. We learned from other couples and through scripture ways we can better navigate the challenges of marriage. We come away with a deeper appreciation of each other and the beautiful Sacrament of Marriage."
A Day for Couples: A Smart Investment
Don't miss THIS opportunity to invest in your marriage! Those who invest in Marriage Enrichment annually see results! The benefits to your marriage, your kids and our community are invaluable!
"As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live." Pope St. John Paul II
Resurrection Catholic Church
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3383 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32277
904-744-0833
We are happy to answer your questions. Please start by reviewing the FAQ list below. If you still have a question, email us: emilbh@comcast.net
The conference includes dinner, do we have to attend the dinner in order to participate in the conference?
We invite all couples to stay for dinner since it provides an opportunity to fully experience a ‘date night’ with fellowship and fun. However if you choose not to join us for dinner you can let us know when you register. The registration fee will still apply.
Will this conference be relevant for my non Catholic spouse?
Even though the speakers are Catholic what they share will have universal application. We have purposefully kept the themes relevant to all couples.
Will we be the only young couple there or will couples of various age groups be attending?
Our hope is that couples from all stages and ages in their relationship join us, this conference is also great for those seriously dating or engaged.
My spouse and I are not really a “sharing” type of couple. Will we be expected to do open sharing at some point in the conference?
No, there is no open sharing or large group discussion. There will be at least one couple exercise that the couple privately completes and reflects on.
Will there be child care?
Young nursing infants are always welcome to join their parents. We cannot provide on-site child care for older children.
Will Mass be included?
All attendees are invited to the 5 o’clock mass. There will be reserved seating section that we ask attendees to use. There will also be reconciliation service available starting at 4 pm.
Do we need to be married in the Church to attend the conference?
No, you do not. However, we hope that this conference plants a seed that bears much fruit in your marriage.
We have a very tight family budget, are there scholarships available for this conference?
Yes, we do have scholarships available. On the registration page, simply choose the Scholarship option.
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An Event Organized by: Resurrection's Marriage Ministry
The goal of the Marriage Ministry Team is to form the youth and single adults, prepare the engaged in God's plan for Marriage, enrich/strengthen all marriages, accompany the widows and widowers, heal the divorced, and coach couples in distress.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact:
pfechtel16@gmail.com
To donate to our Ministry or to sponsor a couple to attend A Day for Couples visit:
https://forms.gle/4eytSduxj1reogq47
To learn more about starting a Marriage Ministry at your church, contact Raquel Tripp at raquel@missionariesofmarriage.org