October 2026 Announcements

Two Chapter Launches

Welcome Side By Side – Canada!

We’re thrilled to celebrate a very special milestone: our very first Side By Side chapter in Canada! Side By Side – Canada is launching as a virtual chapter, creating a place for healthcare spouses across Canada to connect, encourage one another, and grow together.

We’re so grateful to Julie Thiessen for stepping into leadership and helping make this first chapter in Canada possible. We can’t wait to see how God builds community through Side By Side in Canada!

Contact: SideBySideCanadaVirtual@gmail.com
 
Welcome Back, Side By Side – Columbia, SC!
We’re excited to welcome Side By Side – Columbia to our chapter family! This new chapter is launching with the love, support, and encouragement of past Side By Side – Columbia leaders and members—a beautiful reminder of the community that has already been built in Columbia, SC.

We’re especially grateful to Jill Moore for her commitment to continuing that legacy and creating a welcoming place where healthcare spouses can find connection, encouragement, and support.

Contact: sidebysidecolumbia@gmail.com

Our First Healthcare Marriages in Christ Event! 


Healthcare Marriages in Christ - Jackson, MS was SO special! We gathered healthcare couples for a weekend of laughter, honest conversations, practical wisdom, and intentional investment in marriage. We also got to spend time with Side By Side - Jackson and the local CMDA chapter, which made it even sweeter.

Our prayer was simple: that every couple would leave with one “gold nugget” to strengthen their marriage and the reminder that they don’t have to navigate healthcare marriage alone.

And this is just the beginning! Next stop: Grand Rapids, MI | February 26–27, 2027.
Want Healthcare Marriages in Christ to come to your community? marriages@sidebysidecmda.org

Interested in investing in the marriages of training couples? Every gift goes towards scholarships and further development of resources for healthcare marriages.  Give to Healthcare Marriages in Christ 

Prayer Hour 

Before we rise, we bow.

Join us for our monthly Side By Side Prayer Hour, a sacred hour of teaching, connection, and intercession. 

 

October 19th @ 1pm EST

 Join the Prayer Hour On Zoom 

 Submit A Prayer Request Here


We would love to pray specifically for you and your chapter.

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