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St Peter's and St Leonard's aim to offer a
number of courses and sessions
to help and support our local community.
For the next available course dates please contact our Parish Office on
01753 651001 or
visit our homepage on this website.
Baptism Prep
Information Article coming soon
The Alpha Course
The Alpha course is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life and the
Christian faith. The course is structured around a series of informal talks
followed by discussions, this all takes place over food. There are over
28,000 Alpha courses running around the world in every type of church.
For more information visit the official Alpha Site.
http://uk.alpha.org/
The Marriage Preparation Course
The Marriage Preparation Course is a series of four
sessions designed to help any couple planning to marry, strengthen their relationship.
It’s a great opportunity to spend time together as a couple looking at the
important issues in your marriage.
The Marriage Preparation Course is very practical and will help equip you with the tools
needed to build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime.
Each week you are given the opportunity to enjoy a special meal together and
listen to a talk. Then there is plenty of time to discuss the topic as a
couple. There is no group work involved at any stage of the course.
The Bereavement Course
Information Article coming soon
Recovering from Divorce & Separation
WHO IS IT FOR
Anyone who
has been affected by separation and divorce or the breakdown of a long term
relationship:
- Men and women
who know the pain of being left by their spouse or partner for another
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People who’ve chosen
to leave their relationship and are struggling with guilt
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People with or
without children
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People whose
relationship broke up some time ago, but still feel the sadness and
struggle with resentment
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Same sex couples
after the breakdown of a long-term partnership
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People with a faith,
some faith or no faith at all
The course aim is to provide practical and emotional support, allowing
people to adjust to new situation, rebuild self-esteem and eventually move
forward and grow in a new life. The sessions offer the opportunity to
discuss challenges being faced and the tools to deal with them effectively,
as well as the healing that comes from shared experience.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
The sessions start with a talk, followed by opportunities for discussion in
small groups. The small groups are led by people who have personal
experience of divorce/separation/breakdown of a long-term relationship
themselves. The setting is welcoming, relaxed and unthreatening, and we
stress the importance of confidentiality.
TOPICS COVERED
Facing the effects
Communication and resolving conflict
Forgiveness
Managing other relationships
Legal issues
Your new life
Parenting Course
A six week course aimed at parent's
of babies through to teenagers. Covering all aspects of parenting
including communication, the pressure of family life and discipline.
The course is informal and includes the opportunity to share ideas and
discuss topics with other parents in a relaxed and confidential environment.
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