Weekends are planned for Dublin, Eire on the following dates:-

• 5th to 7th November 2010

 

You can register at this web page:- http://www.unitedmarriage.org/register

Please let us know if you are interested in a weekend but are unable to travel to Dublin. If there is sufficient interest in a region of England Scotland or Wales we may be able to hold a weekend near you.

 

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Here's your chance to get away from it all – job, phone, TV, children, computer-games and internet – and spend some precious time together.

Our Weekend offers you:

• Two nights away together in a comfortable hotel with ensuite bathroom
• Five meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch
• Open, honest and thought-provoking talks from an experienced team of married couples sharing true experiences from their own lives
• Time to explore your deepest feelings together in the privacy of your own room
• A supportive and caring environment

 

"I went with a feeling that this was not 'my thing'.  How wrong I was!   I would not have thought it possible for our love for each other to have improved so much."

You commit yourselves to:

• A £40 registration fee
• Attending and participating in all sessions from Friday evening to Sunday evening
• Working hard at communicating with your husband/wife
• Staying for the whole weekend (themes develop over the 48 hours)

       (details of registration and costs)

"We did not realise how much we took each other for granted. Our weekend helped us to show our love for each other in words and actions."

Questions about UME Weekends:

What happens on a Weekend?

An international team of either three or four married couples, including a clergy couple, gives a series of presentations. At the end of each session everyone is given a question. You write down your reflections on that question. Then, in the privacy of your own room, you and your spouse exchange your reflections and discuss them to help you understand each other better. This cycle is repeated throughout the Weekend.

When does it start and finish?

The Weekend starts on Friday with registration from 5 pm onwards and the first talk at 7 pm. There's an early start on Saturday and Sunday, worship and communion on Sunday afternoon, and the Weekend finishes at 7pm on Sunday. Apart from a free hour on Saturday afternoon, the Weekend is fully structured to enable you to make the most of the time available.

Will we have to share our intimate details with other people?

No. Your sharing is private. We do ask you to introduce your spouse to the group on Friday evening, and there are two opportunities to share non-intimate reflections if you wish.

I'm not a Christian - does that matter?

The Weekend is led by Christians, including a clergy couple, in the context of a Christian view of marriage. If you think you might feel uncomfortable with this, please do get in contact and discuss it with us. The Weekend is open to all married couples of any faith.

Is it a marriage counselling weekend?

No.  If you need specialist help in your marriage, contact Relate or others who may be able to help you (see our links page).

Our marriage is great - why do we need this Weekend?

You don't!  So come along and enjoy it to the full. Maybe you'll find an even greater depth to your love and ability to communicate than you imagined possible.

 

"Thank you for everything you did to make our weekend the most unforgettable weekend of our lives."