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Marriage, Re-Marriage & Step-Parenting Preparation Courses
"So faith, hope, love abide, these three;
but the greatest of these is love".
1 Cor. 13:13.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. The Anglican Church is happy to be part of
your wedding and to offer you the opportunity to attend a marriage preparation workshop.
We hope that you will find it beneficial to set aside time out of your busy schedules
to focus on each other and on your relationship.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES
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Course Dates
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| Jan. 20-21, 2012
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Ottawa
St Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church
2345 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
(Two blocks north of Heron Road)
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Thurs. Jan. 5, 2012
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| April 20-21, 2012
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Kanata
St Paul's Anglican Church
20 Young Road, Kanata, Ontario
(Near Hazeldean Road at Terry Fox Drive)
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Thurs. April 5, 2012
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| June 1-2, 2012
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Cornwall
Trinity Anglican Church
105 Second Street West, Cornwall, Ontario
(Parking is available at the rear of the building)
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Thurs. May 24, 2012
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| June 15-16, 2012
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Ottawa
St Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church
2345 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
(Two blocks north of Heron Road)
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Thurs. May 31, 2012
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| July 13-14, 2012
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Carleton Place
St James Parish Hall
Corner of Bell and Edmund Streets
(opposite St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St.)
Carleton Place, Ontario
Note: The hall is air conditioned
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Thurs. June 28, 2012
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RE-MARRIAGE & STEP-PARENTING PREPARATION COURSES
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| May 4-5, 2012
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Ottawa West
St Stephen's Anglican Church
930 Watson Street, Ottawa, Ontario
(Parking is behind the church off of St Stephens Street)
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Thurs. April 19, 2012
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Times for all courses
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Friday: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or as announced by the Programme Coordinator on the Friday night
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Course fee
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$130.00 per couple
• This includes a Resource Book and refreshments.
• Please bring a pen and notebook.
• Please bring yourselves, open minds and hearts, and travel mugs (if you have them).
• We are trying to be more environmentally friendly.
• Lunch will not be provided. You may either bring your own bag lunch or go to
a nearby restaurant.
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About These Courses
Our marriage preparation courses are designed to help participants to learn and to grow, both individually and as a couple. Opportunities for such learning and growth are created through the talks given by professional speakers, small group work with trained facilitators, and sharing ideas as a couple.
Topics covered include: values and family of origin, attachment, bonding patterns, communication, conflict management, sexual intimacy, and a Christian understanding of marriage
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Ottawa Pastoral Centre
The professional staff at the Ottawa Pastoral Centre offer help and support through many of life's challenges beyond what local parish clergy may offer. The Ottawa Pastoral Centre is a community ministry run by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa for more than 30 years.
Interim Programme Coordinator
The Rev. Monique Stone has a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology from York University and a B.Th. and Master's Degree in Pastoral Theology from Saint Paul University. Monique also has extensive experience in event planning. She and her husband, Chris, have been married for 14 years and they have two children, Lily and Rory.
Guest Speakers and Group Facilitators
The guest speakers are drawn from a variety of professions including: ordained ministry, pastoral counselling, couple and family therapy, and conflict management. The group facilitators all hold graduate degrees in related fields and bring many years of group facilitation experience to the course.
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What to Expect
Expect to have a better time than you think you will! This course, while based on solid research, is laid-back and fun. In a survey last year, over 99% of the attendees were satisfied with the course, with the vast majority rating the course as "very good" or "excellent."
The Marriage Preparation Course and the Re Marriage and Step Parenting Preparation Course are provided by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa to assist clergy in preparing couples for marriage.
Upon completion of the course, couples are provided with a "Certificate of Participation" and a letter to give to the person officiating at your wedding.
To receive a "Certification of Participation" couples must attend all parts of the course. Under certain circumstances, arrangements can be made for couples to attend parts of two courses. Please contact the Marriage Course Registrar to make this request.
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Who Can Attend Our Courses
We welcome people of any or no denomination. If you are being married in an Anglican church outside of the Diocese of Ottawa, or in another place of worship, please check with the person who is officiating at your wedding to ensure that this course meets their requirements.
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Which Course Should We Take?
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Marriage preparation courses |
Re-marriage, step-parenting preparation courses |
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This course is best suited for couples who have never been married before.
It is also an appropriate course for younger couples who are re-marrying and who do not have children from a previous relationship.
In forming small groups for discussion, organizers try to bring people of similar ages and life experiences together so that participants feel comfortable and can relate to the other couples in their group.
The course is primarily intended for couples preparing for marriage, but couples who are already married are also very welcome to attend.
If either the bride or groom have children from a previous relationship, then our Re-Marriage and Step-Parenting Preparation Course would likely be a better choice for them even if neither the bride or the groom has been married previously.
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This course is best suited for couples bringing children from a previous relationship into their marriage. It is also the most appropriate for couples who are re-marrying (i.e. either party or both parties have been married to someone else previously).
A significant portion of this course deals with issues of step-parenting. Couples of all ages attend this course, usually a significant number with adult children. It is often a relief for people to hear about the common struggles and successes of step-parenting and this course provides that opportunity.
Younger couples who are re-marrying and do not have children from a previous relationship may prefer to take the regular Marriage Preparation course instead.
The course is primarily intended for couples preparing for marriage, but couples who are already married are also very welcome to attend.
In forming small groups for discussion, organizers try to bring people of similar ages and life experiences together so that participants feel comfortable and can relate to the other couples in their group.
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Note:
If the bride and groom have children and they are their own (i.e. the bride and groom are the
parents of these children), then the Marriage Preparation Course would be the best choice
for the couple. The step-parenting issues addressed in our other course would not apply
in their situation.
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Comments from participants
"I was initially sceptical about this course, but I really enjoyed it."
"... I liked having a weekend with my partner that was just about 'us'."
"This would be a good course even for people who are already married. It helped us a lot."
"It was nice to know that everyone else was struggling with being a step-parent too. The stories shared and the advice given by other couples in the group was really helpful."
"Our group facilitator was warm and friendly. She really helped me to feel relaxed."
"It was a very affirming experience and I thank you for it."
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General Inquries
For all registration inquiries, please contact the Registrar. The Registrar receives and processes the registration forms and maintains the list of registrants for each course.
Marriage Registrar
Voice mail: (613) 233-6271 x 504
E-mail: marriage@ottawa.anglican.ca
Fax: (613) 232-7088
For general information about the format and content of the Marriage Preparation and Re-Marriage and Step-Parenting Preparation courses or for additional copies of the current brochure, please contact:
Lisa Chisholm-Smith
Christian Formation & Leadership Development
Phone: (613) 233-6271, ext.231
or email
lchisholm-smith@ottawa.anglican.ca
To Register
You can download and print off a registration
form
Send the completed form and your cheque or money order to:
Marriage Preparation Courses
Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
71 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa ON K1R 6G6
FEE MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION
Your cancelled cheque is your receipt.
You are registered in the course unless you receive a phone call.
Cheques should be made payable to: THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OTTAWA
Please write your chosen course date & and the name of the bride & groom in the memo line of your cheque
For all registration inquiries, please contact the Registrar.
The Registrar receives and processes the registration forms and maintains the list of registrants for each course.
Marriage Course Registrar
Voice mail: (613) 233-6271 x 504
E-mail: marriage@ottawa.anglican.ca
Fax: (613) 232-7088
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Please Note:
- Registration form and fee must be received at least two (2) full weeks before a course begins.
- All couples who send in registration and fee before the deadline will have a place in the course
- You will be notified immediately, and your cheque will not be cashed, if a course is already full.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least two full weeks prior to the start of your course, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel less than two full weeks prior to the start of your course, your registration fee is non refundable except in exceptional circumstances (eg. bereavement).
Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. In the rare event that this occurs, you will be notified immediately and given the option of transferring your registration to a future course or receiving a full refund.
Marriage Guidelines in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
These guidelines are intended to assist clergy of the Diocese of Ottawa who have the responsibility for preparation
and solemnization of marriages.
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71 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa ON K1R 6G6
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