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Relationships….
Marriage
Marriage ministry in your parish
Do you have a well developed Marriage ministry that you could share with others or are you tired of what you are doing and want to find a new approach?
We have resources to lend, including the much publicized, 'Marriage Course' and the 'Marriage Preparation Course' from Holy Trinity Brompton as well as a range of books and materials to suit a variety of needs
Interested in Marriage work and want to know more?
Why not sign up for 'Marriage Matters' a course that explores relationships, the marriage service, approaches to marriage preparation and looks at ways of offering effective support when things go wrong. The Committee for Social Responsibility in conjunction with The Mother's Union and through the Committee for Mission and Ministry run this five week course. Contact: Gerri Tetzlaff, Committee for Mission and Ministry at Church House on 01244 620 444.
Useful websites providing information, courses and
resources
The Marriage Measure: For detailed information on the new Marriage Measure. Click Here
The Church of England http://www.cofe.anglican.org/lifeevents/weddings
This site offers help with selecting readings and hymns, the marriage service as well as helpful books on Marriage preparation and how to make the most of weddings from a church perspective.
The Mothers' Union
http://www.themothersunion.org/projects_marriage.aspx
A worldwide organisation that seeks to find ways of supporting marriage and family life. Contact: Mothers' Union, Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London. SW1P 3RB Tel: 020 7222 5533 Fax: 020 7222 1591
2-in-2-1: http://www.2-in-2-1.co.uk/
2-in-2-1 aims to link married and engaged couples with advice and services for every aspect of marriage. It is a useful source of resources and articles and also links to other organisations offering a range of help and support including marriage preparation and enrichment. 2-in-2-1 Limited, 11 Lamborne Close Sandhurst Berkshire. GU47 8JL
Marriage Preparation: http://www.marriage-preparation.co.uk/
This sight is the source of two excellent resources on preparing for second marriage particularly when Step Children are involved.
Relate:http://www.relate.org.uk/
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.
Holy Trinity Brompton: http://www.htb.org.uk/family
The church which initiated Alpha runs a range of courses including The Marriage Preparation Course and The Marriage Course.
Questions answered by the vicar: www.newlyweds-uk.com/blog/jan_harnoy
Planning a wedding? Need help and advice. A Church of England Vicar is waiting to answer your questions. Better still, go and talk to vicar near you!
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