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NIMMA |
The Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association has been in existance for over 30 years.
"Supporting couples who are united in love across traditional Christian divisions and promoting acceptance of these relationships within Northern Ireland society"
Introducing NIMMA - the Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association |
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NIMMA exists for the mutual help and support of people involved in or embarking on mixed marriage in Northern Ireland. We offer support and information, through our activities, publications and directly if you contact us. Our address is:
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If you are wondering what a mixed marriage is, you can find an explanation here.
Latest NIMMA news |
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The February edition of NIMMA News contains an invitation to, and information on, our forthcoming conference on 6 March 2010. It also features the results of a recent survey on our publication "Mixed Marriage in Ireland", a report on the cross-community "Healing through Remembering " initiative and our reaction to the Department of Social Development consultation on legislation which will impact on shared housing in the province. Download now. Stay up to date with the latest issues on mixed marriage in our news index. |
Invitation to NIMMA Conference |
NIMMA's 2010 Conference "SHARING PATRICK - A SAINT FOR ALL" takes place on Saturday 6th March at St. George's Church, High Street, Belfast. (Click for directions.) The event is designed to promote the importance for all of our patron Saint. The key note speaker is Rev. Grace Clunie, Director Celtic Spirituality, Armagh Cathedral who will speak on the spiritual legacy of St. Patrick for all Christians. This main morning session will focus on sharing the roots of our faith and their importance to all demoninations. A light lunch is provided and entertainment in the form of a display of Irish and Ulster-Scots dance from locally based Brightlights School of Dance. The afternoon sesion will provide information on the current international mixed marriage scene by former NIMMA Chair, William Odling-Smee. The Conference is supported by Belfast City Council's Good Relations Unit who have conributed funding towards the event.
If you would like to atttend all or part of the day, there is no charge but you should contact NIMMA before Tuesday 2nd march at Bryson House, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FE, e-mail nimma@nireland.com, telephone (028) 90235444. |
NIMMA report launched |
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A report published this month by the Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association (NIMMA) stresses that, despite more than one in ten marriages now being mixed, there is still much to do to create greater awareness and acceptance of interchurch marriage.
The academic study of the work and impact of NIMMA represents the most recent
in-depth look at the area of mixed marriage, with all of its connotations for church practice, education, housing and tolerance, to have been undertaken in Ireland.
It is an accessible and valuable piece of social history which, while documenting the past, lays down guidelines for the future.
Copies of the report are now available from NIMMA at Bryson House, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FE or by e-mailing nimma@nireland.com or telephoning Belfast 90 235444. Read more. Stay up to date with the latest issues on mixed marriage in our news index. |
Guide available from NIMMA |
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Our latest publication "Mixed Marriage in Ireland" is a companion guide for those involved in or about to be involved in a mixed marriage. It provides practical advice on preparing for a mixed marriage and on raising children in a mixed marriage. You can obtain a copy by contacting us (a small charge is requested to cover costs) |
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Ways to use this site |
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Use our site map to help navigate your way to finding out about our aims and activities and for accessing support, downloading information leaflets and discovering links for further information on mixed marriages. |
NIMMA is a registered charity and depends on volunteers, grant aid and donations.