SACRED VOWS SUMMIT
💍 Sacred Vows Summit for Couples
You are invited to the 2026 Sacred Vows Summit - Ashton MD
2026 Theme: Transform Your Talk—Communication That Strengthens Covenant Love
The Transformation Initiative Inc and Hampshire View Baptist Church invite you to a transformative experience designed for couples (one male and one female) aged 18 and older who desire to build healthy, lasting couple relationships and marriages. This summit creates a sacred space to rediscover the meaning of marital vows—not just as ceremonial promises, but as a covenant blessed by God.
Through inspiring keynote sessions, practical workshops, and interactive activities, you’ll learn how to communicate with your partner to strengthen covenant love. Each summit is prayerfully tailored to meet the unique needs of its audience, ensuring no two gatherings are ever the same.
Who Should Attend?
- 💑 Seriously Dating Couples ready to commit and move toward engagement
- 🏠 Cohabiting Partners exploring the emotional, spiritual, and practical benefits of marriage
- 💍 Engaged Couples preparing to build a strong foundation for lifelong partnership
- 💞 Newlyweds seeking to establish trust and solidify their bond
- 🔥 Seasoned Couples desiring to reignite their connection and deepen intimacy
- 🌧️ Couples Facing Challenges in need of tools and strategies for healing and growth
- 💔 Couples Contemplating Divorce who long for a final chance at restoration
- ❤️ Spouses Committed to Growth and eager to invest in enduring love and unity
Whether you're building, rebuilding, or renewing your marriage, the Sacred Vows Summit offers a path forward—rooted in faith, guided by wisdom, and filled with hope.
March 21: A Life-Changing Experience for Couples
Invest in Your Relationship: Join the Sacred Vows Summit
Invest in more than a date—invest in your relationship. This summit offers practical tools and faith-based insights to help couples grow in love, deepen their connection, and strengthen their covenant through transformative communication.
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Hampshire View Baptist Church, 360 Ednor Road, Ashton, MD 20861
RSVP: Click the button below
Early Bird Tickets: $100 for 1 male and 1 female
Regular Tickets: $150 for 1 male and 1 female (starts 2/16/2026)
SUMMIT PROGRAM
Summit Sponsorship
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Summit Agenda
- 8:00 AM Registration Opens
- 8-10 AM Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 AM Couples Circle Time
- 8:50 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 9:10 AM Couples Panel
- 9:45 AM Networking Break
- 10:00 AM Opening Keynote Address "Strengthen Covenant Love Through the 4 Cs of Communication" by Varetta & Graeme Huggins
- 11:15 AM Couples Circle Time
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 12:45 PM Breakout Sessions: Men & Women
- 1:45 PM Closing Keynote Address by Varetta & Graeme Huggins
- 2:15 PM Networking Break
- 2:15 PM Couples Circle Time
- 2:50 PM Vows Renewal Ceremony
- 3:00 PM Couples Sharing Time
- 3:40 PM Appreciation Ceremony
- 3:55 PM Closing Remarks
- 4:00 PM Networking
Couples Circle Time
During Couples Circle Time, Circle Leaders will be seated at a table with couple attendees, guiding engaging and meaningful discussions. These discussions will include warm introductions, thoughtful reflections on the keynote address, and explorations of session topics.
Experience meaningful connection with your partner during guided “mini-dates” designed to spark joy, reflection, and growth.
In a warm group setting, couples will:
- Share how they met and celebrate the journey of the family they’ve built.
- Hear stories and best practices from other couples navigating similar paths.
- Engage in open dialogue about the session's theme and its relevance to their relationship.
- Participate in hands-on activities that deepen intimacy and understanding.
- Reflect on behavioral changes inspired by the topics discussed.
- Revisit or rewrite their vows, cherishing the opportunity to renew their commitment.
This is a space to grow together and draw inspiration from one another, building not only stronger relationships but a more connected community. Don't miss this chance to enrich your relationship and enjoy a memorable experience with your partner. We look forward to welcoming you to the Sacred Vows Summit!
SUMMIT SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: VARETTA & GRAEME HUGGINS
Varetta and Graeme Huggins have been happily married for over 30 years and are proud parents to a young adult and two teenagers. For more than two decades, they have faithfully served their local churches, leading dynamic ministries for Juniors, Teens, Young Adults, Couples, and Adults. The Huggins have led the Couples LifeGroup at Hampshire View Baptist Church for over five years, planning successful Couples' Date Nights, Conferences, Cruises, and Activities to strengthen relationships. They have led weekly in-person and virtual couples small groups and series using material from Family Life and several marriage authors. They are the creators of several successful Couples Series, and they turned one of their series into a book, That’s Why This Marriage Ain’t Gonna Last: A Practical Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage. They love using their God-given talents to further the ministries God places them in, and they believe God's purpose for them is to strengthen couples and their families for Christ.
Varetta Huggins is an International Speaker, Success Coach, Entrepreneur, and Published Author. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Hampton University and a Master of Science in Information Systems Technology from George Washington University. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies with a focus on Marriage & Family Ministry at Regent University, Varetta also holds elite certifications, including Program Management Professional (PgMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP). With over 30 years of diverse professional and volunteer experience across Government, Professional Services, Education, and Religious sectors, she brings deep expertise and passion to everything she does. In December 2023, she graced the cover of CEO Time Magazine under the headline "Turning Dreams into a Marvelous Reality." Business mogul Kathy Ireland interviewed her on Fox Business News Network and Bloomberg TV. As an author, Varetta released her acclaimed book $500 Billion: The Roadmap to Doing Business with the Federal Government in 2024 and is currently working on two additional books focused on relationships. She is the founder of the Transformation Initiative Inc., a non-profit organization through which she manages V-Events. As a sought-after speaker and success coach, she empowers individuals, couples, families, groups, and business leaders through her events and coaching sessions.
Graeme serves as the Chairman of the Deacon Board and Treasurer at Hampshire View Baptist Church, Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach at New Life Christian School, and Chief Executive Officer of Graet Advice LLC. Graeme earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Mount Senario College, graduating Cum Laude, was honored as an Academic All-American Basketball Player in 2000 and 2001, and led his team to the Final Four in 1998. Graeme has over 30 years of experience in Accounting, Tax preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll operations, and his clients include medium and small businesses, churches, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Graeme also has over 25 years as a Basketball Coach and holds several certifications in Coaching.