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  • Today Kicks Off National Marriage Week USA, a Movement to Reduce Poverty and Improve Marriages

    Today Kicks Off National Marriage Week USA, a Movement to Reduce Poverty and Improve Marriages

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    Feb. 7 to 14 – a national campaign to reduce poverty, improve marriages. News: Recent bipartisan MN law encourages low-income couples to mar

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    updated: Feb 7, 2018


    NEW YORK, February 7, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    National Marriage Week USA (www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org), a national campaign to increase marriage education and champion marital success, launches today and will conclude on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. National Marriage Week, which began as a grassroots campaign in 2010, seeks to espouse the many benefits of marriage, including better health, increased wealth, and greater happiness for married couples and their children.

    “National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7-14) is an opportune time to discuss the decline of marriage in America and its correlation to poverty,” said executive director Sheila Weber. “Marriage is the number one social justice imperative to reduce poverty, so it’s vital that Americans understand the significant benefits of marriage for their own lives as well as the lives of their children.”

    Marriage is the number one social justice imperative to reduce poverty, so it’s vital that Americans understand the significant benefits of marriage for their own lives as well as the lives of their children.

    Sheila Weber, Executive Director, National Marriage Week USA

    The campaign has many compelling messages and projects, including:

    ·         Research proves that marriage heals the economic divide, lifting women and children out of poverty. According to the Brookings Institution, our economy would see a 25 percent reduction in poverty if today’s marriage rates were the same as those in 1970. To read additional articles and Op-Eds, visit www.NationalMarriageWeekUSA.org/news-coverage.

    ·         In a move to encourage marriage among single parents, a groundbreaking bipartisan Minnesota law increased the poverty threshold, allowing parents to continue receiving government benefits for 12 months after they marry.

    ·         Research highlighted this week shows the value of affordable weddings. National Marriage Week USA has videos and tips on creative ideas for low-cost weddings, now timely after holiday engagements and for upcoming June weddings.

    ·         National Marriage Week USA has the only online National Marriage Calendar, where all groups can list and locate for free any marriage class or event across the nation.

    Visit www.NationalMarriageWeekUSA.org to learn more about this vital issue or to request interviews. Contact Sheila Weber at sheila@nationalmarriageweekusa.org or 646.322.6853.

    Source: National Marriage Week USA

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  • Kirk Cameron Starts Brand New Tour in Baton Rouge

    Kirk Cameron Starts Brand New Tour in Baton Rouge

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    Cameron’s “Living Room Reset” is unlike any other event.

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    updated: Jan 17, 2018


    BATON ROUGE, La., January 17, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​With nearly 30 years of marriage under his belt, Christian Hollywood Actor Kirk Cameron is hitting the road for a tour he’s calling “Living Room Reset” and a promise that it will be “unlike any event you’ve ever been to.” And for the first time, his wife Chelsea has created some amazing new content to join the tour via video.

    On Jan. 26, Cameron will be packing the living room up in a trailer and will be stopping at The Church International in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to speak and provide resources to help strengthen marriages and child-parent relationships. 

    I’ve found that through the last 22 years of being a dad, 27 years of being a husband – that there’s nothing our family can’t get through, nothing we can’t figure out if we’ll just gather in the living room and take time to reset a few things, to refocus on the things that really matter.

    Kirk Cameron, Actor/Author/Producer/Speaker

    “I’ve found that through the last 22 years of being a dad, 27 years of being a husband – that there’s nothing our family can’t get through, nothing we can’t figure out if we’ll just gather in the living room and take time to reset a few things, to refocus on the things that really matter,” explains Cameron in his YouTube trailer.

    The Cameron’s have six children, ages 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21. They hope they can teach moms, dads and kids about growing together, learning together, struggling, falling, and recovering – all while learning to trust God more and serve one another better.

    One thing this tour is doing that has never been done before is that Cameron is allowing the attendees in every city to custom tailor the discussions each night to what they want to hear. “When an attendee reserves their seat at KirkCameron.com, they will then be asked to select the content they want to hear. I figured, why waste time talking about topics that don’t need to be discussed,” Cameron commented.

    “Whether you want to talk about cherishing your spouse for a lifetime, to the why and the how of forgiveness, to parenting skills,” Cameron explains. “This is going to make no two events the same.”

    The tour will also feature special guests, well-known Christian music artists and throwback “Growing Pains” surprises.

    The first three dates have been announced with the first one kicking off in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Jan. 26. You can find the complete tour schedule and reserve your seat on Cameron’s website.

    Media Contact: 
    Ryan Higgins, The Tempus Collaborative
    Phone: 202.813.9012
    Email: ryan@thetempus.co

    Source: Kirk Cameron

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  • Former Detroit Tiger Frank Tanana and Wife Cathy to Host Westside Christian Academy Marriage Conference

    Former Detroit Tiger Frank Tanana and Wife Cathy to Host Westside Christian Academy Marriage Conference

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    Frank Tanana and his wife Cathy will share the secrets to a happy, long and successful marriage centered on God’s Word when they teach at the Westside Christian Academy Marriage Conference Fundraiser, Friday, February 2nd, 7-9pm; and Saturday, February 3rd from 8:30-11am at Faith Bible Church in Livonia.

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    updated: Jan 12, 2018


    Livonia, Michigan, January 12, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    ​The Tananas have been married for 40 years, have 4 married daughters and 13 grandkids.  It is Frank and Cathy Tanana’s mission to help other couples prosper in their marriages.

    Donations for the conference start at $150.  Double donations will be matched by a generous donor.

    Faith Bible Church is located at 34541 5 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154 Phone 734-464-7990.

    Interested couples can register by going www.westside.org or call Mike Thomas at 248-396-7206.

    ABOUT WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    Westside Christian Academy is a beacon of hope providing children a holistic, Christ-centered education in a loving community. Founded in 1994, Westside Christian Academy is located at 9540 Bramell Street on the western edge of Detroit.  Westside Christian Academy is led by Mr. Henry Wells, Campus Principal and Head, and is supported by a board of directors dedicated to excellence. Graduates of Westside can be found in colleges and universities, the military and various careers such as business, education, ministry and law enforcement. 313-255-5760, www.westsideca.org

    Source: Westside Christian Academy

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  • The Marriage Foundation Launches Premarital Courses at Del Mar Bridal Bazaar

    The Marriage Foundation Launches Premarital Courses at Del Mar Bridal Bazaar

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    updated: Apr 24, 2017


    San Diego, CA, April 24, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    Renowned marriage expert Paul Friedman from The Marriage Foundation will be launching new premarital courses from Premarital Academy during the upcoming Bridal Bazaar at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 30. Brides, grooms, family and friends who stop by booth #515 will receive discounts up to 50% off the courses.

    Information will also be available at the booth explaining how couples can save hundreds of dollars on their wedding by using The Marriage Foundation’s sponsoring vendors. 

    “We want to ensure couples learn how to avoid the hidden pitfalls and traps that destroy most marriages to ensure they get the greatest benefits from being married,”

    Paul Friedman, Founder and Executive Director

    “Our mission is to share information with couples so they can learn what it takes not only to stay married but have a long, happy marriage,” said Friedman. “A properly functioning marriage produces happiness beyond any happiness one could achieve from material possessions, or in any other way.”

    The courses are offered through Premarital Academy, a division of The Marriage Foundation. “Premarital Academy has the most practical and relevant pre-marriage training available,” said Friedman. The programs are based on the same principles discovered by Friedman in 2003 when he made the decision to help save troubled marriages. 

    He was working as a divorce mediator and realized he should help reduce the 50 percent divorce rate. Friedman began working with couples to save their marriage, instead of ending it as a divorce mediator. He also wrote two marriage help books: Lessons For A Happy Marriage and Breaking The Cycle. Both books can be purchased on Amazon. 

    Friedman founded The Marriage Foundation in 2009 and launched a series of marriage courses. In January, he introduced premarital courses through Premarital Academy.

    “We want to ensure couples learn how to avoid the hidden pitfalls and traps that destroy most marriages to ensure they get the greatest benefits from being married,” he said. “Our online program is positive, practical and thorough.” There is also an option to upgrade to live sessions with certified Premarital Academy mentors. 

    For more information about The Marriage Foundation and Premarital Academy, visit TheMarriageFoundation.org or PremaritalEDU.org.

    Premarital Academy

    2650 Camino del Rio North, Suite 211, San Diego, CA 92108
    +1 (760) 999-0150

    For Press Inquiries, email press@themarriagefoundation.org.

    The Bridal Bazaar will be held April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014. Visit The Marriage Foundation at booth #515. 

    Source: The Marriage Foundation

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  • It’s National Marriage Week–Campaign to Promote Marriage and Its Success

    It’s National Marriage Week–Campaign to Promote Marriage and Its Success

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    A campaign to promote the benefits of marriage to reduce poverty and benefit children.

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    updated: Feb 6, 2017


    NEW YORK, NY, February 6, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK USA is this week —February 7th to 14th–a campaign to promote the benefits of marriage, increase marriage education nationwide and build more marital success, which reduces poverty and benefits children.
     

    NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK USA is coming soon—February 7th to 14th–a campaign to promote the benefits of marriage, increase marriage education nationwide and build more marital success, which reduces poverty and benefits children.

    Sheila Weber, Executive Director, National Marriage Week USA

    “National Marriage Week USA is a great time to get the word out as to why we must be concerned about the decline of marriage in America, and the ways to help people have more marital success,” said its executive director, Sheila Weber. 

    The annual campaign has been covered by national TV, radio and print publications regarding the drop in marriage rates, the costly loss of two-parent families for children, and ways to help couples avoid divorce.

    “We want to get the word out to help as many people as we can,” said Weber. “Through our website, www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org, couples can find help to strengthen their marriages, and anyone can make a difference to help others.” 

    National Marriage Week USA promotes that:

    ·         Marriage must be part of the conversation about the economic divide—that marriage lifts women and children out of poverty. The Brookings Institution says we’d have 25% less poverty today if we had the marriage rates we had in 1970. Get info at main website under Research and Newsroom.

    ·         The campaign has the ONLY online National Marriage Calendar where all groups can list and locate for free any marriage class or event all across the nation!  See hundreds of 2017 events with more to come at http://www.nmwusa-calendar.org/

    ·         The campaign is building a movement of all marriage education efforts across America: the goal is a marriage class in every town like fireworks on the Fourth of July!  NMW does not promote any curriculum of its own, but elevates the ones that already exist.  Concerned Americans can start their own class or event with easy-to-use videos and workbooks suggested at http://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org/classes-and-dvds

    ·         The alarming statistics—with 41% of all babies born outside of marriage today, and an enormous drop in the marriage rate, why we should be concerned about the decline of marriage.  View our FACT SHEET and WATCH this 4-minute information video.

    ·         In 2017, the campaign is promoting a message that “Marriage is Worth It” with video clips from couples who sent in their own ideas, viewable in this 4-minute montage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0AyiD2nJbs

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    Executive director Sheila Weber has been a guest on more than 500 national radio and TV shows.

    MEDIA CONTACT: 
    Sheila Weber, Executive Director,
    National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7-14),
    sheila@nationalmarriageweekusa.org
    646.322.6853

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    Source: National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7-14)

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  • NOM’s Promise to Missouri Voters Fulfilled – Turncoat Republican Anne Zerr Defeated in GOP Primary

    NOM’s Promise to Missouri Voters Fulfilled – Turncoat Republican Anne Zerr Defeated in GOP Primary

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    Aug 3, 2016


    Washington, DC, August 3, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​When Missouri Republican Anne Zerr cast the deciding vote to kill SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect the rights of supporters of marriage from governmental persecution, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) vowed to end her political career. NOM delivered last night when Zerr was defeated in the GOP primary for state Senate. NOM mounted an independent expenditure campaign funding mailers and phone calls to oppose Zerr and endorse her opponent, Rep. Bill Eigel. With all precincts reporting, Eigel has defeated Zerr by 385 votes.

    “Anne Zerr betrayed her constituents and the people of Missouri when she sided with LGBT extremists to defeat SJR 39, which would have given voters the right to protect supporters of marriage from discrimination by governmental entities,” said Brian Brown, NOM’s president. “We did what we promised and went after her, and I couldn’t be happier that she has been defeated. Zerr joins a long list of Republicans who have ended their political careers by voting against the interests of people who support marriage as the union of one man and one woman.”

    Last April, Zerr joined with two other Republicans, Representatives Jim Hansen and Caleb Rowan, to defeat SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have protected people of faith from being forced to participate in same-sex ‘weddings’ in Missouri. Because of her vote, Zerr subjected Missourians who support traditional marriage to an array of punitive actions by government, usually undertaken at the behest of LGBT extremists. People in numerous other states have been sued, fined, fired and punished, their reputations ruined and their livelihood destroyed. SJR 39 would have given Missouri voters an opportunity to prevent this type of discrimination against people of faith.

    “When four Republican Senators in New York voted for gay ‘marriage,’ we ended their careers,” Brown said. “When Republican candidates for US Senate in New Hampshire, California and Oregon came out in favor of redefining marriage, we defeated them and ended their careers. When Supreme Court judges redefined marriage in Iowa, we removed them from office. When GOP candidates for Congress in California and Massachusetts endorsed gay ‘marriage’ we defeated them. And now we have defeated Anne Zerr over her vote to subject supporters of marriage to punitive governmental actions simply for not wanting to be involved in gay ‘marriage.’ We urge Republican officials in Missouri and elsewhere to pay attention to this pattern. If you vote with LGBT activists against those who support marriage, you do so at the risk of your political career.”

    NOM said they are considering what actions to take against Representatives Hansen and Rowan during the general election. “Caleb Rowan has an opponent in his race for state Senate District 19 and we will consider opposing him even though his opponent does not support SJR 39. It would be better for Missouri to have a bad Democrat for one term than to have a bad Republican for a career. Hansen doesn’t have an opponent, but that won’t stop us from letting his constituents know about how bad he is on marriage, religious liberty and giving voters a chance to decide critical issues like this for themselves. Whether it takes a few months or several years, we will not rest until all three Missouri Republicans who betrayed supporters of marriage are out of office. Zerr was first, Hansen and Rowan are next.”

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    To schedule an interview with Brian Brown, please contact Joe Grabowski, jgrabowski@nationformarriage.org, (202) 457-8060 x-110

    Paid for by The National Organization for Marriage, Brian Brown, president. 2029 K Street NW,
    Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee

    Source: National Organization for Marriage

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  • Keeping the Spirit of Valentine’s Day Alive Year-Round

    Keeping the Spirit of Valentine’s Day Alive Year-Round

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    With a third of first marriages ending in divorce or separation after 10 years in the United States, the Church of Scientology offers tools to improve relationships and salvage marriages.


    Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    This Valentine’s Day the Church of Scientology offers help to couples wishing to keep their relationships alive and thriving year round with the Marriage Course— free training to learn tools that can help any marriage.

    According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the likelihood of a first marriage ending in separation or divorce within five years is 20 percent and 33 percent after 10 years.

    The Marriage Course helps the individual learn: 

    ·      Whether a person is right for them—before beginning the relationship.

    ·      What one factor causes couples to grow apart and lies behind many failed marriages.

    ·      How to reverse damage by restoring communication when things have gone wrong.

    The Marriage Course is one of 19 courses available through the Scientology website, including one designed to improve communication skills, another specifically aimed at resolving conflicts and a third that teaches a simple technique anyone can use to increase understanding.

    The courses are available at http://www.scientology.org/courses.html. 

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