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Events

The Center for Marriage and Relationships (CMR) at Biola University offers impactful events designed to strengthen marriages through faith-based, research-informed guidance.

Highlights include the “Heart and Soul” conference led by co-directors Chris and Alisa Grace, their sessions with FamilyLife and Focus on the Family, and the annual couples conference held at Biola. Each event equips couples to deepen connections and navigate challenges with spiritual support. Keep an eye out for additional CMR events that offer further resources for building lasting, Christ-centered relationships.


Upcoming Events

Chris and Alisa Grace speak onstage to an audience during a marriage conference, with presentation slides displayed behind them.

Marriage Mentoring Training at Granada Heights Friends Church

  • Saturday, December 5, 2026
  • Granada Heights Friends Church
Chris and Alisa Grace speak onstage to an audience during a marriage conference, with presentation slides displayed behind them.

Marriage Mentoring Training at Long Beach Alliance Church

  • Saturday, January 16, 2027
  • Long Beach Alliance Church
Heart & Soul logo in retro coral, yellow, and blue lettering on a cream background, with the subtitle “Rediscovering Emotional & Spiritual Intimacy.”

Heart & Soul Marriage Conference at Long Beach Alliance Church

  • February 12-13, 2027
  • Long Beach Alliance Church
Focus on the Family’s Resist the Drift marriage event logo in teal lettering with arrows pointing in opposite directions against a textured cream and teal background.

Resist the Drift Marriage Conference: Pueblo, CO

  • February 19-20, 2027
  • Fellowship of the Rockies
Scenic mountain lake at sunset with canoes on the water and text promoting a Weekend to Remember event in Sunriver, April 2–4.

FamilyLife Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway – Bend, OR

  • April 2-4, 2027
  • Riverhouse Lodge Conference & Event Center