What is Building Amazing Marriages (BAM)?

Navigating life with your best friend is fantastic and challenging. Building Amazing Marriages (BAM) supports marriages by hosting events that enrich our marriages and our family lives. Past events have included date nights like Oktoberfest, Casino Night, Tacos and Trivia, and Celebrate Marriage Dinner. We have also hosted evening book review workshops, full day marriage enrichment seminars, and marriage and parenting series. If you are married or engaged, you are part of Building Amazing Marriages at Our Lady of Grace! See you at our next event. If you are interested in being more intentional about your marriage, look into the marriage enrichment opportunities we have coming up!

BAM Upcoming Events:

OLG is excited to offer an outstanding range of marriage-boosting events this year! We have some returning favorite date night events, accompanied by some new marriage enrichment-focused opportunities. Mark your calendars now!

Marriage Mini-Retreat:
Saturday, November 23, 8:30 AM – :00 PM

The holiday season is hectic. What better way to balance the craziness than by spending a day connecting with your spouse at the EverMore in Love mini-retreat? Childcare not included for this event.

Casino Night:
Saturday, January 11, 6:15-9:15 PM

Kick off the new year with a fun date night! Las Vegas Tonight returns to host your favorite casino card games including Blackjack and Texas Hold ’Em. Childcare included.

9th Annual Celebrate Marriage Dinner:
Friday, February 14, 6:00-9:30 PM

Look no further for your 2025 Valentine’s Day plans! This community-favorite event starts with Mass with a special Marriage Blessing and is followed with a dinner and talk presented by Twin Cities Catholic speaker Ryan O’Hara. Childcare not included for this event.

Lenten Marriage Workshop:
Saturday, March 15, 6:15-9:15 PM

Spend some time this lent season focusing on your marriage. This interactive workshop hosted by Lori Brumbaugh will facilitate deeper connection with your

spouse and you will leave with some practical tips to continue strengthening your marriage. Childcare included.

Tacos and Trivia Night:
Saturday, April 26, 6:15-9:15 PM

Trivia Mafia is returning to host a private bar trivia-style event at OLG, complete with a taco dinner and homemade margaritas. Childcare included.

Cornhole Tournament:
Saturday, May 17, 6:15-8:15 PM

Partner with your spouse for some friendly competition against other BAM couples! The winning team will take home a prize! Childcare included.

To volunteer to help at BAM events, ask questions about upcoming events, or get added to our mailing list, please contact Amanda Pilon.

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