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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.
Mixed Emotions |
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All love stories are unique and the ten accounts of mixed marriage told in the latest NIMMA publication, launched at the Long Gallery at Stormont on 29 February 2012, are no exception. Each story is shared in openness and with courage and their collective experience, stretching over seven decades, shows how society has changed and yet how it remains the same. Their experiences show how relationships can be made to blossom, even when it is made most difficult for those involved, and we can all learn from from their experience as they show us how in the face of adversity, we can aspire and achieve far beyond our common divisions. The publication was authored by Paul McLaughlin, funded by the Big Lottery Fund and supported through Volunteer Now. You can download or listen an interview with couples talking about the the experiences they share in "Mixed Emotions" which featured on the BBC Northern Ireland Programme Talkback. Click here to access the BBC podcast. You can read Ruth's story from "Mixed Emotions", in an article entitled "My family and community would have nothing to do with me... because I married a Catholic" in the Belfast Telegraph here.
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Latest NIMMA news - Mixed Emotions Publication Update |
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The December edition of NIMMA News provided a taster of the publication "Mixed Emotions" . This publication conveys the history of mixed marriage, and provides a fascinating perspective on the history of Ireland, though the direct stories from couples who share their experience of mixed marriage across the decades. Further details in NIMMA news. Stay up to date with the latest issues on mixed marriage in our news index.
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NIMMA Conference |
NIMMA's 2011 Conference "Double Belonging - a real shared future" was held at St. George's Church, High Street, Belfast. Long standing NIMMA committee member Hugh Nelson spoke on the concept of double belonging and highlighted its contribution to a real shared future in Northern Ireland. The text of the talk is available in the May edition of NIMMA news. Belfast City Council's Good Relations Unit contributed funding towards the event.
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How effective is 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.
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Guide available from NIMMA |
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Our publication "Mixed Marriage in Ireland" is a useful 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. Many have found it provides useful information which clarifies an often confusing situation and helps couples decide what is best for them. 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.