International Networking

From its early days the Association of Interchurch Families has been curious about the situation of interchurch families in other countries and over time links have been established with similar families, groups and associations in other parts of the world. Although we all tend to describe ourselves differently, the names that we use describe very similar realities and experience. Our closest neighbours, for example, are known as The Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association (NIMMA). 


If you are viewing this page from outside the UK and would like to know if there is a contact or association in a particular country, please contact us as we might be able to put you in touch with someone ....




"You live in your marriage the hopes and the difficulties of the path to Christian Unity."
Saint John Paul II 

Significant work has been undertaken with our international contacts under the banner of the “Interchurch Families International Network”. An important piece of work was undertaken in 2015 when the network submitted a joint paper to the Extraordinary Synod of Catholic bishops who discussed Family issues in Rome. 


Interchurch families are also regularly represented at international events such as the World Council of Churches Assembly. Members will be present at the next Assembly in Germany in September 2022 where, once again, there will be opportunities to talk with leaders from across the churches.


Significant work has been undertaken with our international contacts under the banner of the “Interchurch Families International Network”. An important piece of work was undertaken in 2015 when the network submitted a joint paper to the Extraordinary Synod of Catholic bishops who discussed Family issues in Rome

Interchurch families are also regularly represented at international events such as the World Council of Churches Assembly. Members will be present at the next Assembly in Germany in September 2022 where, once again, there will be opportunities to talk with leaders from across the churches.


Interchurch families have held several international conferences to discuss issues affecting them. At the third World Gathering of Interchurch Families held near Rome in 2003 delegates adopted a document which had been prepared by an international group to explain the issues facing interchurch families across the world. Copies of “Interchurch Families and Christian Unity”have been presented to the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and to church leaders in the UK and many other countries.  

 

The international website www.interchurchfamilies.org holds a huge range of archive material with information documenting the work carried out in many different countries to support interchurch couples.