Marriage Conference 2026

February 20-21, 2026 - Goodfield, IL

“Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for wither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:” Ruth 1:16

Strong marriages are rooted in connection, faith, and community. But what does it mean to walk hand-in-hand in marriage?

Walk hand-in-hand with the Lord: Centering your marriage on Christ and growing closer to each other as you grow spiritually toward him.
Walk hand-in-hand with your spouse: Deeping your connection as you walk side-by-side in love, unity, and purpose.
Walk hand-in-hand with another couple: Building up your marriage as well as other marriages as you engage, encourage, and model Christ-like love to each other.

Join us for the 2026 ACCFS Marriage Conference, “Hand-in-Hand,” as we discuss marriages built on healthy relationships with God, our spouse, and others. As you register, consider what couple you can invite along to this special weekend—perhaps a couple you mentor or walk alongside in life. "Hand-in-Hand" let us learn, encourage and grow together as we strengthen our marriages.

Hand-in-Hand with God - Commitment is a seedbed for a healthy marriage. Yet our commitment to our spouse is dependent upon our commitment to our Creator. This main session will consider how our commitment to walk hand-in-hand with God will impact how we walk hand-in-hand as a couple.
Hand-in-Hand with your Spouse - Marriage is designed for deep connection. Yet, many couples overlook the simple but profound role that friendship plays in building that depth. In this main session, couples will be invited to discover the importance of friendship in their marriage
Hand-in-Hand with Others - Healthy relationships naturally overflow into the lives of others. In this session, you’ll hear from couples who have embraced the call to walk hand-in-hand with others—mentoring, encouraging, and sharing life together. Be encouraged to consider how your own marriage can be a source of hope and strength to another couple in simple yet meaningful ways.

Walking with God - A flourishing marriage begins with a steady walk with God. This session invites you to strengthen the foundation of your marriage by deepening your daily life with Christ. Learn to center your relationship on his presence as the root from which love and faithfulness grow.
Walking in Spiritual Union - One of the beautiful opportunities of marriage is to grow spiritually together. This hands-on breakout will look at several activities that can encourage the growth and furthering of your spiritual union as a couple.
Walking in Deepening Connection - Building on friendship, emotional connection will move us to a place of “being known” with each other. In this breakout, begin to consider ways to deepen emotional connection in marriage.
Walking through Parenting - No matter the age of children, parenting has a way of adjusting our lives and our marriage. How can you keep walking hand-in-hand with your spouse during the ever-changing parenting years? This breakout focuses on how to keep your marriage relationship strong as you parent.
Walking with other Marriages - The church grows through healthy relationships encouraging other healthy relationships. Walking hand-in-hand with other couples can bring challenges, but it also brings great joy. Learn from this couple and each other as we consider ways to support and encourage marriages in your church.