Marriage & Family Life

1) Building a Better Marriage (BABM)

In 2026 one day Building a Better Marriage events will be held to strengthen and enrich marriages. The day starts at 9.00 am and finishes at 4.30pm and is free to attend. The days will be held in the following deaneries:

October 3 Lambeth

To join one of these days please contact Carole on 07983 524 727 or email: mflkent@rcaos.org.uk

2) For engaged and married couples:

Rooted in love – Online Group

Meets one hour a month on Zoom from 8.30pm to 9.30 pm. No travelling and no costs. It’s free to attend:

August 27

September 24

October 22

November 26

December 10

FFI contact Carole on mflkent@rcaos.org.uk

To obtain further information go to Southwark MFL webpage: https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/marriage-and-family-life/

Growing in Faith Together - SycamOre

From the comfort of your living room join us for 4 x 1 hour Sycamore Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) for engaged and married couples:

Sept 8,15,22,29.

Other courses available. FFI contact Carole on mflkent@rcaos.org.uk‍

Retrouvaille MARRIAGE SUPPORT: 

From relationships that are 'Just in a Rut', needing some refreshment or more serious issues - If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. We have helped thousands of couples get their relationship back on track as they rediscovered hope and trust in the marriage. To find out more:

www.retrouvaille.org.uk+44 797 338 0443 ‍

March for Life UK – 5 September 2026. Join Archbishop John Wilson at the March for Life UK, Saturday 5 September, 10am–5pm in London, including the Pro-Life Family Summit and Youth Summit. Find out more at marchforlife.co.uk.

RIDE & STRIDE FOR CHURCHES: Sat. 12th Sept. 10am to 6pm. Cycle or walk around Kent Churches. For Info. Helen Hare local organiser Tel: 01227 3747874 Email: thehares9@gmail.com Rosemary Dymond 01474 814143 kent.rs.countyorg@gmail.com or David Brazier email: kentrideandstridesecretary@gmail.com Sponsorship forms available to download from: www.kentrideanstride.co.uk Our church will be open all day for visitors.

KENT NEURO THERAPY CENTRE – WHEELCHAIR FUNDRASING CHALLENGE: Mon. 21st Sept. 10am. Meet at Toddlers Cove, Canterbury. Travelling along Great Stour Way to Chartham and back with break at Artichoke Pub. To join & info: contact Joanne 07768564866, email: jdelo@kentneuro.org Marshals/helpers welcome.

FROM DARTFORD PARISH : Pilgrimage to Fatima, Monday 28th September – Thursday 1st October Cost £419. This cost includes flights from Stansted, half board accommodation, and transfer from Lisbon airport to Fatima. Led by Fr. Stephen Boyle, these excellent few days will include visiting the homes of the seers, attending mass at the apparition chapel and the beautiful way of the cross. There are only a few places left. Closing date is 13th September. Email Fr. Stephen dartford@rcaos.org.uk or phone him, 07504518262 for more details. Single supplement is £100. Insurance is not included on the trip, and we ask that attendees are insured.

Adoremus National Eucharistic Congress 2026 :Saturday 10th October: Southwark Cathedral, starting 1030am. Westminster Cathedral, starting 3pm. Also, a connected Walking Pilgrimage and Art Competition. . For more info, see cbcew.org.uk/adoremus-2026/