MatchNet CONNECT
6-Week Program
(Education + Connection)
MatchNet CONNECT is a 6-week program for Singles & Parents to get educated about the Matching & Blessing and connect with other parents and singles.
Daily Readings & Content
We will provide daily content for you and your family to consume during this program. The most important aspect of this daily education is to have give and take about the content. If you are doing the program together as a family, this is especially important as you develop the habit of communicating well about topics around Matching & Blessing.
Daily Content (Feb. 24–Mar. 2)
Week 5 consists of working on your Matching Plan. If you don't yet have a Matching Plan, this is the perfect opportunity to work on it and get on the same page (literally!).
If you already have a Matching Plan, please use this time as an opportunity to further your discussions about your plan and see if there's anything else that comes up. You can also include other members of your Matching Team in your discussions.
Download the Matching Plan Worksheet here – (Japanese available here)
Day 1 – Watch the video by John Abelseth, "How to Use the Matching Plan Worksheet"
Day 2 – Watch the video by Benjy, "How to Bring God Into Your Matching Process"
Day 3 – Complete the section "About the Candidate" in the worksheet
Day 4 – Complete the section "Matching Team and Their Role"
Day 5 – Complete the section "Once a Potential Match Has Been Found, How Do You Want to Proceed?"
Day 6 – Complete the section "When Does a Suggested Candidate Become a Recommendation?"
Day 7 – Review your plan and have a final discussion, sharing your opinions and feelings about each point.
Daily Content (Feb. 17–23)
Week 4 consists of daily reading of the Matching Handbook for about 20 minutes daily. For families, please read the Family Matching Handbook. For first-generation, please read the Finding the One handbook.
The handbooks are available for all MatchNet members by clicking here.
If you've already read the Handbook, then you can either read it again as a refresher or you can watch one video per day from the Matching Supporter Webinar series on the YouTube channel
If you do not have access to the Matching Handbook, you can either purchase it on Amazon Kindle here, or you can watch one video per day from the Matching Supporter Webinar series on the YouTube channel as an alternative.
Be sure to discuss the content! What did you learn from the reading? What inspired you?
Daily Podcasts (Feb. 10–16)
Week 3 consists of daily podcast episodes from the MatchNet Podcast. Listen to one episode daily from this playlist then discuss the content together. We recommend starting from the first episode. What did you learn from the episode? What inspired you?
Click here to access the podcast playlist.
Daily Videos (Feb. 3–9)
Week 2 consists of daily videos from the MatchNet YouTube channel. Watch one video daily from this playlist then discuss the content together. What did you learn from the video? What inspired you?
Click here to access the video playlist.
Daily HDH Reading (Jan. 27–Feb. 2)
The first week will consist of daily reading & discussion of the Cheon Seong Gyeong. Please read two pages every day and discuss the content from Blessed Marriage & Original Love Between Man and Woman, which starts on page 498. Read about two pages and then discuss the content together. What did you learn from the reading? What inspired you?
If you do not have a Cheon Seong Gyeong at home, then please click here.
Session Recordings
Recordings are exclusively for participants of MatchNet CONNECT.
The password was sent out to all participants by email.
"Getting to the Heart of the Matter" by Debby Gullery (Week 1)
"Talking Matching with Parents" (Week 2)
"Our Families' Path to the Blessing" (Week 2)
"How to Succeed in the Matching Process" (Week 3)
"Matching Testimony by Josh Fontaine" (Week 4)
"Matching Testimony by Andrea Kuhn" (Week 4)
"The Matching Plan Worksheet" by Andrea & Anne-Marie Mylar (Week 5)
"How to Find Someone" by Marjorie Buessing (Week 6)
Starts January 26
Kickstart Your Matching Process with a 6-Week Intensive
Connect with other Singles & Parents and get educated about the Matching & Blessing. Whether you're a single candidate or a parent, we have content just for you. This 6-week course of education and connection will leave you feeling clear, intentional, and excited about your Matching Process.
We encourage families to take this course together, but participants are welcome to join without their parents or child involved. The content is primarily designed for singles and parents going through the Family Matching Process, but first-generation candidates are welcome to join.
The Team
Ilya & Diane Hack
John Abelseth
Josh Fontaine
Debby Gullery
Andrea Kuhn
Christian Nseka
Benjy Uyama
Weekly Matching Education Masterclass
Weekly webinars with Matching & Blessing education from expert educators. Webinars will take place every Wednesday for 6 weeks at 8:30 PM (EST) for 1 hour. If you can't make this time, just let us know!
Weekly Connection with Other Singles or Parents
You'll meet weekly with a group of other singles or parents, depending on if you are a candidate or parent. Connecting will take place every Wednesday for 6 weeks at 8:30 PM (EST) for 1 hour.
Daily Readings & Discussion
We will have daily readings of God's word, the Blessing, and the Matching Process, along with discussion points for families taking the course together.
Access to Expert Matching Supporters
Trained Matching Supporters are ready to support you in your Matching Process.
An Investment in your Blessing
Free for MatchNet Members!
(Join MatchNet)
We recommend that you join MatchNet membership first to get free access to this program.
If you are already a MatchNet member, you were sent an email with the coupon code.
If not, please contact us at bfmadmin@unification.org
$75 for 6 weeks
Per Family
(Free for MatchNet members)
- Weekly expert education & advice on Matching & Blessing
- Daily motivation and helpful reading and reflections
- Weekly discussions and connection
- Access to trained Matching Supporters for further support
- Free for MatchNet Members! (learn about MatchNet)
Every Wednesday @ 8:30 PM (EST)
How It Works
MatchNet Connect is a 6-week program that consists of three elements:
1. Weekly Webinars
We will meet every Wednesday at 8:30 PM (EST) to hear a presentation from an experienced Matching & Blessing educator. The content will help you have clarity and confidence moving forward in your Matching Process or preparation for the Blessing through informative, helpful, and motivational presentations.
If you cannot join us on Wednesdays at 8:30 PM (EST), you should still register! We will organize sessions at other times during the week to watch the recording and discuss.
2. Weekly Connection
An important part of this program is the connection and discussions with other Singles or Parents in a group setting (depending on who you are). We will have separate discussions every week just for participants just like you.
For singles, the focus of the discussions is primarily to get to know each other as brothers and sisters in a group setting. If you decide to pursue a Matching Process, that is a possibility too, as long as your Matching Team is on the same page.
For parents, this is a great opportunity to connect and learn from other like-minded parents who are in the same situation as you.
Trained Matching Supporters will also be ready to answer questions and provide additional support to you.
3. Daily Readings
The daily readings will be designed to help you create a habit of educating and preparing you and your family for the Blessing. Content of the readings will include God's words, the value of the Blessing, and the Matching Process.
The daily readings are critical to helping your family get on the same page (literally!).
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Your Questions
Can I join by myself (without a family member)?
We encourage families to take this course together, but participants are definitely welcome to join alone (without their parents or child). Regardless of your situation, you will find this program very beneficial!
Can we meet a potential partner through the course?
For singles, the focus of the discussions is primarily to get to know each other as brothers and sisters in a group setting. If you decide to pursue a Matching Process, that is a possibility too, as long as your Matching Team is on the same page.
Can First-Generation candidates participate?
The content is primarily designed for families going through the Family Matching Process, but first-generation candidates are welcome to join, and are encouraged to join with their Matching Supporter.
Is this for Singles or Parents?
We encourage families to take this course together, (parent and child), but participants are welcome to join individually without their child or parent involved.
How much does it cost?
The program is free for MatchNet members. Otherwise, the cost is $75 per participant for this 6-week program. If you are joining as a family, it is $75 for the entire family.
For Singles
If you're single and want the best start to your path to the Matching & Blessing, then this is the course for you! We encourage participants to join together with their parents, but we also welcome you by yourself.
You will have a weekly opportunity to meet and connect with other singles in a group setting. The purpose of the connection is to get to know each other as brothers and sisters. If you decide to pursue a Matching Process, that is a possibility too, as long as your Matching Team is on the same page.
The content is primarily designed for people going through the Family Matching Process, but first-generation candidates are welcome to join. First-generation candidates are strongly encouraged to participate together with their Matching Supporter.
For Parents
All parents are welcome to participate in this 6-week program to get educated about the Matching Process for your family.
You will have a weekly opportunity to meet other parents and have discussions about the Matching Process and Blessing.
We encourage families to participate together with children that are at least 16 years old and have a desire to learn about the Matching Process and Blessing. Full participation is required for all participants.
Blessing & Family Ministry, FFWPU-USA