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Marriage after Divorce.
 Everyone
hopes that marriage will be for life, but sadly some marriages
don't always work. At St. Bartholomew's we recognise that
sometimes there are good reasons for a marriage to end and in
time those concerned may wish to have a ‘new start' with a
different partner.
When this is
the case it is best to discuss the matter directly with the
Vicar. In brief, our policy reflects the guidelines issued by
the Church of England in that we would be happy to explore
re-marriage if the following criteria could be met. |
1) The legal
conditions (above) are met.
2) The current
relationship is not the cause of the first marriage(s) to
breakdown.
3) Any children
from previous marriages are being properly cared for both
financially and emotionally.
4) That a
significant time has elapsed between the breakdown of the first
marriage.
5) That couples
are prepared to participate in an ALPHA course prior to their
marriage. |
We
believe in the importance of marriage and we are delighted to welcome couples to Church who would
like to get married. 
