The Marriage Course
The course covers the following topics:
- Building Strong Foundations
- The Art of Communication
- Resolving Conflict
- The Power of Forgiveness
- Parents and In-Laws
- Good Sex
- Love in Action
A typical evening begins with each couple sharing a candlelit meal together and then moving in to a DVD session, which is interspersed with opportunities to discuss the evening's topic together. At no point are couples required to share with other couples. There is homework following each session and each individual has a workbook which they are encouraged to use, both on the evenings of the course and for homework together between sessions.
Here is what some participating couples have said:
When asked 'In what ways, if any, has the course helped and improved your marriage?'
'Communication has improved and dealing with conflict.'
'We are talking more and getting on better.'
'It encouraged us to prioritise 'quality' time.'
'It drew our attention to things we may have taken for granted.'
When asked 'What were the most important things you learnt on the course?'
'How to communicate and show tenderness.'
'Importance of really understanding where the other person is coming from.'
'Making time for each other away from work and children.'
'Standing up for my partner, over family. Not making decisions without my partner.'
The next Marriage Course at PBC will start on Tuesday 30 September.
The next Marriage Preparation Course will begin on Tuesday 21 October and will run for 4 consecutive Tuesdays.
For more information contact the Church Office : telephone (028) 7083 4238 or email
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