Incarnate Word Marriage Enrichment Ministry has variety of 2026 events and small groups listed below.
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live. Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. The future starts today, not tomorrow.”-St. John Paul II
Saturday Night Marriage is a Dance
Join us for “Marriage is a Dance”, a series of fun evenings where fellowship meets learning! Discover the basics of a new dance each night, blending the skills of dance with those essential for marriage. The sessions require NO prior dance experience. Join us at your convenience for one, two, or all three sessions!
When: Saturdays (August 28th, September 19th and October 3rd) Where: Bollinger Hall Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
August 29th - Salsa September 19th - East Coast Swing October 3rd - The Country Line Dance
All engaged, newly married, or couples with young children are invited to join the YME Ministry. We have a variety of social and spiritual events throughout the year. Questions? Contact Michael & Kelsey Ahlheim ([email protected])
YME Sunday Socials
When: Sunday, September 6th Where: Incarnate Word Church Back Patio Time: following the 8:45am Mass
Coffee and light snacks will be available. Children can play on the playground while adults chat.
The Wednesday evening speaker series is designed for married and engaged couples of all ages. Come hear fellow parishioners share their personal marriage stories and discuss the challenges, strengths and best practices for healthy, holy and happy marriages.
Please join the Incarnate Word Marriage Enrichment Ministry for our Sunday Morning Sessions hosted by parishioner couples Mary & Jon Jonz and Lauren & Christian Clerc. This year come hear fellow parishioners share their personal marriage stories and discuss the challenges, strengths and best practices for healthy, holy and happy marriages. Through this series, you and your spouse will feel renewed in your marriage, your faith, and your family too!
October 11 - The Art of Listening, Being Heard, and the Grace to Forgive with Donn & Kelli Mitchell
October 18 - Maintaining a Healthy Marriage with Kids with Jon & Mary Jonz
November 15 - How to Build a Holy Home & Family with Steve & Kristy Allgeyer
December 6 - For Richer or Poorer - Finances in Marriage with Mike & Lisa Hritz
January 10 - The Gift of Servant Love in Marriage with Carrie Mueller
January 24 - Six Saintly Allies for Marriage & Parenting Struggles with Christian & Lauren Clerc
Click HERE to register. Please list total # in your family and include names and ages of children needing childcare. Questions? Contact Kelli Mitchell at [email protected].
If you would like to help with childcare during these sessions so young couples are able to participate, please click HERE to volunteer or contact Anni Christman ([email protected]). All volunteers, age 18+, are required to complete the Prevent and Protect STL Program requirements (also known as Protecting God's Children program). Please contact Andrea Brockmann ([email protected]) in the parish office if you need more information about this.
Independent Small Groups
Many parishioners have found deeper connections through small groups. These groups are affiliated with the Incarnate Word Marriage Enrichment Ministry and meet independently on a regular basis in their homes. These small groups are an alternative format to the larger Marriage Enrichment Groups that will meet on Wednesday Evenings and Sunday Mornings at Incarnate Word. Host couples are needed to facilitate these independent small groups. The couple may choose their own group of 3-5 couples or open their group for sign-ups from fellow parishioner couples, also for a total group size of 3-5 couples. We have everything you need to get your group started from selecting the meeting times for your group as well as guidance in choosing the right marriage enrichment content for your group.
To learn more or register as a small group host couple, please contact click HERE or contact one of the coordinators: If you would like to form your own group, contact Kamber Schneider.
Parish Date Night - Save the Date!
When: Saturday, February 27, 2026 Time: 6:30pm
Where: 4 Hands Brewery at The Commons in Chesterfield Valley
Stay tuned for more information and how to register.
2026 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Retreats
These weekend experiences for married couples to rekindle romance, enhance meaningful communication, and deepen and renew commitment. For more information or to apply click HERE, or call Terry & Eric Engholm at 314-649-7317.
October 9-11, 2026 - Springfield, IL December 4-6, 2026 - St Peters, MO
Jubilant Marriages Toolkit
A new St. Louis Archdiocese Jubilant Marriages initiative, through the Office of Marriage & Family Life, was developed to strengthen Catholic couples through the power of Matrimonial Grace. A monthly digital "Tool Kit" filled with resources, inspiration, prayer, and helpful anecdotes is available to fortify and energize marriages. Samples of these Tool Kits are linked below or click HERE to register for the monthly email.