In Praise of Marriage - Internet Resources
Marriage Resource
The Marriage Resource website www.marriageresource.org.uk has a large directory of resources available to download, some of which are listed below - click on the title to download as a pdf.
Taking Marriage Seriously in your Church - Analyses the consequences of family breakdown and the statistical success of efforts aiming at reducing it. Uses the findings to recommend an effective church marriage policy, and describes the practical steps to take to implement it.
The following three articles give ideas of ways to promote marriage education, preparation and enhancement, and give a helpful list of media resources and courses available, describing where and how each is best used.
Marriage Education for Young People
National Marriage Week Ideas - Some suggestions for church events.
Day of Prayer for Marriage - Some suggestions for what a church can do for the Day of Prayer in National Marriage Week, with examples of prayers that could be used.
When Cohabitees Ask for Help - This article gives some background affirming the undesirability of cohabitation and discusses how counsellors best help cohabiting couples in a way that also honours God's purposes for marriage.
Marriage Resource Directory - Lists organisations offering marriage support and counselling, preparation and enhancement.
Other Websites Offering Resources
Bristol Community Family Trust offers marriage courses in Bristol: www.bcft.co.uk
Care for the Family: www.careforthefamily.org.uk/marriage/
FOCCUS, a marriage preparation questionnaire: www.foccus.org.uk
National Marriage Week has its own website www.marriage-week.org.uk giving ideas for how to get involved in celebrating the Week, resources available and links to supporting organisations.
The Jubilee Centre: www.jubilee-centre.org/topics.php?topicID=1
Understanding the Gospel
The Christian wedding service cannot be fully understood without understanding the gospel and the relationship that Jesus has with his bride the church. There are two web sites below with links to help with exploring Christianity and explaining Christianity.
Christianity Explored: http://www.christianityexplored.org/
Two ways to live: www.matthiasmedia.com.au/2wtl/