This course is an absolute must for all married couples and even those planning on getting married.

The course was started by Nicky and Sila Lee in 1996. Nicky and Sila are on the staff at Holy Trinity Brompton – the London church that started the Alpha course. They have been married for over 25 years and have four children. They have spoken to thousands on the subject of marriage and are the co-authors of The Marriage Book. At St Matthews, we try and run the course at least twice a year.

The aim is to help couples build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. The course provides them with practical tools to strengthen their relationship and it gives them the time and space to discuss any difficult issues. The hope is that it will help couples to break bad habits and create good ones to enable their marriage to grow.

All married couples are encouraged to do the course. The aim is that it won’t just attract those in crisis but that it will be an opportunity for any couple to invest in their marriage.

As part of our Monday Night Life at St Matthews we regularly run this course. The course runs for 7 Monday evenings at St Matthews. If you are interested in joining the next course please either complete the Marriage Application (172.69 kB), or chat to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on 084-557-5301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on 084-557-5300. You can also email them by clicking on their names.