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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 November edition of NIMMA News features the service of reconcilliation recently held in Townsend Street Presbyterian Church in Belfast which marked the 100 year aniversary of the McCann case. The story of the Ne Temere ruling and it's impact on the McCann family had social and political ramifications across Ireland as the 1911 debate in the House of Lords indicates. The historical significance of the case, and the human tragedy involved, is re-visited in the BBC programme "Mixing Marriages" which is currently available through the BBC i-player. Read more about this fascinating event in NIMMA news. Stay up to date with the latest issues on mixed marriage in our news index. |
NIMMA Conference a success |
NIMMA's 2010 Conference "SHARING PATRICK - A SAINT FOR ALL" was held on Saturday 6th March at St. George's Church, High Street, Belfast. Rev. Grace Clunie, Director Celtic Spirituality, Armagh Cathedral spoke on the spiritual legacy of St. Patrick for all Christians. The Conference is supported by Belfast City Council's Good Relations Unit who have contributed funding towards the event. |
Study into the impact of NIMMA |
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A report published 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. |
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.