The Marriage Course is very practical, giving any married couple the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that will last a lifetime.

Over seven evenings spent together couples talk about important issues that can get swept under the carpet in the rush of daily life.

Topics covered include: recognising each other's needs, learning to communicate effectively, resolving conflict, healing past hurt, knowing how to make each other feel loved, relating to parents and in-laws, good sex, making time for each other and having fun together.

Privacy as a couple is always respected. There is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else.

What Is Involved

Each evening begins with a candlelit meal. There is then a talk followed by an opportunity to discuss the topic together as a couple.

The setting is welcoming, relaxed and non-threatening.

Who Is It For?

The Marriage Course is for any married couple who want to build a strong and lasting relationship, especially:

• Those who want to enhance their marriage
• Those in the first five years of marriage;
• Those at a challenging stage in their marriage,
  e.g. new baby, career change, teenagers, "empty nest";
• Those struggling with issues in their marriage.

The course, while based on Christian principles, is very helpful for any couple with or without Christian faith or church background.

Further details are available from the Church Office: 028 9145 9688

The authors

The course was started by Nicky and Sila Lee in 1996. The Lees are on the staff at Holy Trinity Brompton - the London church that started the Alpha course. They have been married for over 20 years and have four children.

They have spoken to thousands on the subject of marriage and are the co-authors of The Marriage Book which has sold over 52,000 copies since it was published in 2000. They run The Marriage Course three times a year at Holy Trinity Brompton with around 100 couples on each course.

Comments from West

"We could not recommend this course highly enough - it has made a positive difference to our marriage. We are working hard to find 'Marriage Time'."

"This is a course designed to benefit all marriages - from newly weds to seasoned campaigners."

"Some might say that we could have just as easily done all that at home. Possibly true but would we, in fact, have done so? Probably not!" - Chris & Catriona

"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, have been able to talk through some issues, and cannot recommend the course highly enough." - Charles & Barbara

"We would strongly recommend the course to all couples regardless of the length of time married - as it offers quality time to self-evaluate your relationship."

Details

Next Course:
For details please contact the Church Office on 02891 459688

Downloads

Charles, Adrian & Amanda introduce the course (wma) - 372KB (2m24)
The Marriage Course (rtf format)
The Marriage Course (pdf format)