The Marriage Preparation Course
The Marriage Preparation Course is for any engaged couple, or couple in their first year of married life, who wants to develop foundations for a healthy marriage that will last a lifetime.
'So many couples spend so much time preparing for their wedding ceremony rather than preparing for their marriage. I commend all couples intending to get married to do this course.' J. John
For more information check out the Marriage Preparation Course website.
The course is very relaxed. It begins with a candlelit supper and the main section consists of short talks interspersed with a variety of exercises and questions for you to discuss as a couple. Each couple is given there own space around a small table to do the exercises and talk together - there is no group discussion with other couples about your relationship.
During the course you will look at:
- How to recognise and appreciate your differences
- The art of communication
- The importance of commitment
- Resolving conflict
- Spending time together
- Nurturing your friendship
- Making each other feel loved
- Developing a good sexual relationship
- The importance of talking about your goals, values and dreams.
| Where: | St Mark's Centre, |
| When: | The next course starts on Thursday 16th September 2010 for five weeks, but taking a break on 7 Oct, so finishing on 21st October. Timing: 7.00 – 9.45pm. |
| What: | A candlelit supper with wine, then a talk followed by time to discuss as a couple. No group discussions! |
| Cost: | £80 per couple which includes dinner, drinks and 2 course manuals. (please let us know if you'd like a subsidy) |
| Space: | Places are limited so pre-registration for this course is
essential. Submit the below application form or contact christine.perkin@stmarks-battersea.org.uk. |
| Who: | The course is led by Paul & Christine Perkin with Andi & Jane Britt and Nigel & Lizi Cope |

