Matrimony isn’t meant to be lived in isolation.
Do you love marriage? Do you love your own marriage? Are you the type of couple who is always looking for ways to deepen the emotional, physical and spiritual intimacy between you and your spouse?
If so, you are living a profoundly counter-cultural way of life! We want to help support you in your efforts. That’s where Gallagher Groups come in.
What is a Gallagher Group?
A Gallagher Group is simply a group of couples who commit to a short, monthly date night with their own spouse, shared life with a few other couples and support of our mission at EverMore in Love.
Starting one is simple:
Use the link below to register
Support EverMore in Love financially
We send you a monthly date night via email
Invite 1-4 other couples to join you
Meet periodically to check in with the couples in your group
Flexibility is key.
We all need support, but it has to realistically fit into our lives. That’s the beauty of being part of a Gallagher Group: you decide how often to meet, and how best to support one another. Each member of the group commits to support the mission of EverMore in Love and to a short monthly date night with their spouse.
Here are some ideas on how to live the group component:
Complete your dates together on a monthly or quarterly basis, over drinks or dessert
Complete dates on your own, text photos to your group for accountability
Complete all dates on your own, but meet periodically to discuss how they went
Stay in touch with far-away family or friends by completing date nights on your own and meeting periodically online to discuss them.
Parish leaders: challenge your marriage ministry team to join and complete monthly dates. Discuss them before your planning meetings.
Add depth to your already-established men's or women's group by each member completing date nights with their spouse.
Invite your adult children and take the grandkids so they can complete their dates before bedtime!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this cost?
We recommend a monthly donation of $1 per year you are married (i.e. if you are married 15 years, giving $15/month) but any monthly donation over $5 or annual donation over $100 qualifies.
Can I just register and forward/print my date night to share with my group or parish?
We ask that each member of your group register and make their own donation, since Gallagher Groups are an important means of funding our mission.
How can I find time for a monthly date?
Our dates will take anywhere from 30-60 minutes, depending on how long you linger over them. Although it’s great to have a long, luxurious evening out once in a while, these dates can also be done after kids’ bedtime, at a quick coffee between errands, or in the car during a roadtrip.
Do I need to be trained to lead a Gallagher Group?
Nope! The dates are designed for any couple to pick up and do, and the social component is designed to fit into ordinary relationships, using the questions at the end of the date.
Do the couples I invite have to have been through an EverMore in Love course?
Nope! The date night content will not presuppose any prior experience.
Do couples have to be Catholic?
We are a Catholic apostolate, so everything we offer is in line with the teachings of the Church, and follow a Catholic anthropology. However, non-Catholic Christians and even agnostics or atheists are always more than welcome to attend. We will be ourselves, and we invite them to be themselves. too. Some of the dates will deal with spiritual intimacy, but many will just be insight into relationship.
Can we just do the date nights on our own? Do we need to form a group?
You can certainly just do these on your own, but we encourage you to invite at least one other couple to join you. Even if you never meet in person, you can pray for one another. Just knowing someone who has made the same committment as you is encouraging… and can help hold you accountable!
Why “Gallagher” Groups?
Fr. Chuck Gallagher, SJ founded EverMore in Love along with Ron and Kathy Feher. His zeal for couples to live the fullness of Matrimony is the driving force behind this initiative. Read more about Fr. Chuck here.
Still have questions? Email libby@evermoreinlove.org.
