The Marriage Course

What is it?

The Marriage Course is a marriage enrichment programme based on Christian principles that recognises the importance of healthy marriages in today's society.

What is it for?

Committed couples who value their relationship, and want to improve and enhance all aspects of their lives together.

When is it?

The course consists of 7-8 evening sessions. We have just a completed a course during October/November 2007, we do not currently have a date for the next course. If you would like to attend the next course, please contact the Church Office to register your interest.

About The Marriage Course

With two out of every five marriages breaking down in the UK, thirty five per cent of them within the first six years, the institution of marriage is under threat today. The aim of The Marriage Course is to help reverse the decline by enabling married couples to build a healthy marriage that will last a lifetime.

The eight-session course was pioneered in 1996 at Holy Trinity Brompton, London. The Marriage Course involves a candlelit dinner, a talk and an opportunity for each couple to discuss a wide variety of issues relating to married life. The course is intended for happily married couples as well as those experiencing difficulties and is designed for non-churchgoers as well as churchgoing couples.

Topics covered on the course include Building Strong Foundations, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, Parents and In-Laws, Good Sex, and Love in Action.

The course has already been completed by more than a 1,000 couples at Holy Trinity Brompton, London and is now running in over 175 venues across the UK.

The Marriage Course manual has been translated into 7 other languages and is being run in 13 countries around the world including the United States, Canada, Belgium, Malta, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.