New Jersey Civil Unions in the Diocese of Newark
\nA Practicum for Clergy<\/p>\n
Addressing the Legal and Pastoral Components of Preparing a Couple for a Civil Union and Discussion about Marriage Equality<\/p>\n
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
\n9 AM to 1 PM
\nSt. Agnes, Little Falls<\/p>\n
Sponsored by the Diocesan Civil Union Task Force<\/p>\n
To help us plan, please email your intention to attend to [name] Chair of the Task Force Education Committee, at [email address]
\nPlease provide your name and the names of those who will be coming with you.<\/p>\n
The Practicum will address questions such as:<\/p>\n
How do I work with the couple to plan and prepare for the Civil Union?
\nWhat do I need to know to be pastorally sensitive to same-sex couples?
\nWhat resources are available for working with same-sex couples?
\nWhat can I do to prepare my congregation for civil unions?
\nWhat family issues may be unique to same-sex couples?
\nHow do I record a civil union in church records?
\nWalk me through paperwork of a civil union?
\nWhat ifs about Marriage Equality?
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