"Standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side." Philippians 1:27
NATIONALLY
Side By Side has grown to a network of 91 local U.S. chapters focused on encouraging women in healthcare marriages through fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. We are a part of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA) ministry and uniquely focus on creating faith-based communities for women who are married to medical/dental students, residents, fellows, and physicians.
Being in medical marriages creates a common bond and the journey is much more fun with others. Side By Side is a network of connections that provides loving support, emotional bonding, prayer, food, and lots of laughter.
The women of Side By Side are from all over the world. They come from different backgrounds and different denominations and they are in different stages of life. Some are physicians or dentists themselves.
Many women who come to Side By Side have never attended a Bible study before, while others may have been in Bible studies all their lives. The great thing is that just doesn’t matter! We have found a common bond in the fact that we are all in a healthcare marriage and the journey that is this life is much more fun when you have a community.
We would be happy to help connect you to a Side By Side chapter that may be closer to you, or wherever you may be moving on to next.
LOCALLY
Side By Side - York was set up in 2013 by a handful of women who had the vision for a community of medical wives in the York/Hanover area. God has blessed our group each year. Our prayer and hope is that Side By Side - York will be a place to build each other up, be strengthened, and challenge one another to be the best wives and mothers we can be. God has called us to this role, but we can't do it alone.
Side By Side has been a source of loving support, emotional bonding, prayer support, and lots of laughter. It also has been a source of babysitting connections, meals for new moms or those who are ill, medical advice and even job connections. But most important of all, through the ministry of Side By Side, the souls of many women, their children, and even their husbands have been won for Christ. It's an exciting place to be and we would love to have you join us!
Our group meets biweekly at a local church for Bible study and prayer. Childcare is available during these meetings. We also meet monthly for ladies' nights out and play dates.
We want to see our women, their children, and their husbands grow deeply in their relationship with Christ. Whether you would be part of our group for a few months, years, or for the foreseeable future, there is a place for you in our group.
Reach out to our leadership team to get plugged in or ask any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you!
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