Encouraging marriage and relationships
We want to support you in your marriage and relationship, and these course are designed to help you grow together.
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The Marriage Course
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage.
Overview
Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.
Courses are run in various locations, including churches, homes and cafés, all around the globe.
"There’s no counselling, no airing of dirty linen in public, no group therapy – and it seems to work."
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What can we expect?
1.Eat together
Each session begins with couples eating together. This gives guests a chance to unwind and connect before the session’s episode. It also helps to create the atmosphere of a date.
2. Watch an episode
The episodes are around 45 minutes in length, with breaks for conversations. Each episode explores a different topic through real experiences, expert insights, and relevant teaching.
3. Talk privately
Providing space for couples to have private, intimate conversations is a must for every course. It helps enable couples to engage openly and honestly throughout the session.
Over seven sessions you will explore:
Strengthening connection
The art of communication
Resolving conflict
The power of forgiveness
The impact of family
Good sex
Love in action
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage.
Each session lasts for 1 hour 55 minutes, half of which will be for your conversations.
The films will be available online and you will be given access when you register for the course.
Don’t forget the candles, snacks, drinks, older kids in another room and the younger ones in bed. Try to make it feel as special as possible.
The Marriage Course is £35 per couple to cover the course workbooks and meals for the two in person sessions
When and where?
Over the 7-week course we will hold 2 in-person meetings which will include a meal. Please note, the dates for these two meetings are Friday 12th September (first session) & Wednesday 22nd October (last session). The rest of the course will then be on Zoom.
Friday 12 September 2025, in person at NLC
Wed 17 September 2025 - Zoom
Wed 24 September 2025 - Zoom
Wed 1 October 2025 - Zoom
Wed 8 October 2025 - Zoom
Wed 15 October 2025 - Zoom
Wed 22 October 2025, in person at NLC
We ask that couples to aim to commit and attend all seven sessions to best benefit from the course.
What happens when we register?
Once you register, one of our team will return contact when you have registered your interest.
Got a question about the marriage course? Get in touch with us.
Thinking of getting married?
The pre marriage course could be perfect to help you start your journey together.
The Pre-Marriage Course
The Pre-Marriage Course is a series of five sessions to help engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage, build strong foundations for their future together.
What can we expect?
Who is it for?
The Pre-Marriage Course is for couples who are exploring the idea of getting married and for those who are already engaged. It’s designed for those who want to give their marriage the best possible start, whether they’re exploring marriage for the first time or have been married before.
The course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. You do not need to be getting married in a church to come on the course.
How it works
On The Pre-Marriage Course, you and your partner are hosted by a married couple and seated near a few other engaged couples. Each couple’s discussions are completely private.
Each course is unique, but usually every session includes food, a practical talk, and a time for discussion between you and your partner. Background music ensures that you can chat in complete privacy. You will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner.
Prior to the start of the course or during the first few sessions, you may be sent a Couples Survey via email. This is a questionnaire and not a test of compatibility! It is designed to help you and your partner highlight issues that are important to discuss before getting married. It also affirms areas of strength in your relationship.
Over five sessions you will explore:
Communication
Conflict
Commitment
Connection
Adventure
The online course runs exactly as it would be if you were attending in person.
Each session lasts for 1 hour 45 minutes, half of which will be for your conversations.
If you are in the same location, try to make it feel as special as possible. Be on your own and ensure you can have private conversations Don’t forget the candles, snacks, drinks!
When and where?
New dates will be available soon.
Watch this space!
What happens when we sign up?
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the zoom link where you can connect to the online sessions.