Our pastoral staff offer Marriage and Pre-marriage counseling. Lutherans understand marriage, and especially the love it is based upon, to be a gift from God. Since it is a gift from God, Lutherans treat marriage with respect and honor.
Pre-Marriage Counseling
The understanding of marriage implies that some form of pre-marital counseling will benefit couples in planning for married life together. The pastor will meet with all couples for 2-3 counseling sessions. These sessions will provide you with the opportunity to meet with the pastor and plan the marriage service. In addition, you will be selecting the scripture lessons to be read, agreeing on the wording of your vows, music decisions, etc. Secondly, the premarital counseling sessions will give you an opportunity to explore your unique relationship. What are its strengths? How well do you communicate? How do you plan to mix the traditions that each of you brings from his or her family? How effectively do you affirm and show appreciation for one another?
Marriage Counseling
For those already married, sometimes it is helpful to have some added counseling. As issues arise, life changes, or just to prepare for future strength in your marriage, contact our office to arrange to meet with one of the members of our pastoral staff, or contact them directly through the contact page.