ASSOCIATION OF INTERCHURCH FAMILIES
Registered Charity No. 283811
Website: www.interchurchfamilies.org.uk
The Association is a voluntary organisation which assists couples and families where the marriage is between Christians of different denominations (and a substantial proportion of such marriages includes a Roman Catholic as one of the partners). It offers a support network for interchurch families and mixed marriages and a voice for such families in the churches, particularly at times when spouses' respective denominations may have different views on the acceptance of the Sacraments of Baptism and Communion.
Contacts: Andrew and Helen Granger-Bevan Telephone No: 01273 779022
Christine and Ken Newberry Telephone No: 01737 760292
ASSOCIATION OF SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS
The ASDC is a national network of locally based groups that exist to befriend and support individuals going through the stress of marriage breakdown and it's aftermath. The Association is commited to cooperation with the Church and is supported by the Bishop's Conference. Groups meet regularly for discussion, talks, prayer, days of reflection and social events.
Contact: M Grisewood. Telephone No: 01483 569005
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
Over a residential weekend, the team, a group of specially trained volunteers who are themselves either widowed, divorced or separated, offer to others who have experienced the same trauma of losing their partner, a carefully structured programme which helps them to come to terms with their emotions of grief, bitterness, guilt, anger, to face up to the reality of their single-again state and reach the point of facing the future with confidence in themselves and faith in God. Weekends are held at "The Friars", Aylesford (Near Maidstone).
Contact: Ruth Telephone No: 0208 679 7157 or Sandra Telephone No: 01293 783965
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
The CWL ensures the representation of Catholic interests on important public bodies, Standing committees on Social Welfare, International, Our Lady's Catechists, Childrens' camps and relief and refugees.
President: Mrs Sheila Dunbar Telephone No: 01903 762074. Spiritual Director: Fr Kevin Gaskin
