Analysis of UK Census results found that four-fifths of spouses who were married in 1991 were still together a decade later, compared with three-fifths of cohabiting couples. Older couples and those with children were more likely to stay in the same relationships, the independent statistics body said. Read more from the UK Daily Telegraph. Link: UK Telegraph – Marriage more stable than living together

If you have been asked to be a God Parent, then congratulations. It is a great honour to be invited to be a God Parent. Perhaps you wonder what this will mean. You may regard the invitation as an honour, or you may have given your consent as an act of friendship. But:   What is a Godparent? And, What do you they undertake to do? Why Godparents?   Godparents are not mentioned in the Bible, but the need for godparents became obvious in the first few centuries of Christians’ experience when they were persecuted for their faith. Christian parents knew that they were in grave danger; [...]

This section is a guide to assist you as parents in understanding the commitment you make in accepting the responsibility of presenting your child for Baptism. BAPTISM INVOLVES JOINING THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH In the Early Church adults were baptized after they had come into a personal relationship with Christ. Scripture also shows us that very early in the history of the Church at least one whole household was baptized together (Acts 16:25-34) Baptism is a celebration by the Christian family in which new members are welcomed into the family which is the body of Christ. In the service those to be baptized [...]

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Choosing the right form for your wedding will make sure your day is a memorable one. You should ensure your proposed celebrant is authorised as a marriage celebrant under the Marriage Act 1961 by checking the Register of Marriage Celebrants or the List of Authorised Marriage Celebrants. You should make an appointment to meet a celebrant if you are uncertain. It is also advisable to confirm your wedding arrangements in writing in plenty of time before the day. Anglican ministers/clergy including ADF Chaplains can only celebrate marriages in accordance with [...]

How do we prepare for our wedding? We pray that both your time of preparation and your wedding day will be a joyful and meaningful experience for you. We believe that marriage is one of the most important commitments a man and a woman can make in their lives and therefore take some effort to ensure that you have the best possible start. Marriage is a serious, yet wonderful relationship. The wedding service acknowledges that God is vitally involved in this relationship, for God desires us to live lives of commitment and love. God promises to strengthen our love for each other [...]

Thinking about the two most common Bible Readings used in weddings. John 3 – the Wedding in Cana and 1 Corthinthains 13 – the love chapter.