Read a sample chapter from Welcoming Marriage.
The introduction of the Marriage Measure in 2008 means couples can now choose from a much wider range of churches where they get married.
Welcoming Marriage helps you get to grips with the legislation and make the most of the opportunities it creates. It includes helpful information on:
- Making your church welcoming to prospective wedding couples
- Working with other churches to provide marriage preparation to couples who are marrying elsewhere
- Turning marriage into an opportunity to engage with people's spiritual search.
Welcoming Marriage gives you:
- In-depth coverage of the new legislation and how it will impact on your church.
- Insights into the current wedding market and what motivates couples today.
- Help to minister effectively to today's couples - form first contact to honeymoon and beyond.
- Research and real-life case studies of recently married couples to highlight best practice and areas for improvement.
'Good news for the clergy and all those involved in taking weddings and preparing couples for married life: Stephen Lake's excellent little book makes their job a whole lot easier too.' Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Reading
