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We are an inter-denominational group offering mutual support and
information to separated and divorced wives of clergy, ministers and
Church Army Officers .
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Our adopted symbol is a butterfly - new life does emerge from a chrysalis giving us hope for the future.
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How did
it all
begin?
Broken Rites was formed in 1983 largely on the initiative of
Frank Field MP. He is an active churchman and MP and has a particular interest
in social welfare matters - especially the specific social and emotional
problems facing separated and divorced clergy wives. He invited anyone in this
position to write to him and then called a meeting in London. Twenty-six
people came and the group was formed. Two members have written
"The Story of Broken Rites."
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What do we do?
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We give support and understanding on a
one-to-one basis when needed. |
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We hold local group meetings |
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We provide information and access to
sources of help such as Bishops Visitors, counselling, legal,
financial and spiritual support. |
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We act as a pressure group within the
various churches |
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We raise awareness of the
difficulties and issues involved such as pension and housing. |
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Why are we here?
We are here because those who have lived through a clergy marriage
breakdown are able to understand fully :-
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the feelings of rejection |
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what it means to lose a husband and a
marriage, home, church, way of life, sense of purpose, place in
the community and sometimes faith, job or even children. |
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the embarrassment and disbelief that may be
generated in others when a clergy marriage breaks down and which
may make it all so much harder to handle |
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the effect it has on our children |
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the lack of legal rights of a wife |
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What is new?
The
Broken Rites Forum
The place
to make new friends and contacts, talk about issues relating to marriage
breakdown, rebuilding ones life after divorce and faith, or to share ideas
about any other relevant topics. It’s an online community – we hope you’ll
come and join in!
Go on -
join us by visiting
www.brokenrites.org/forum and clicking on the link to register – it’s
free, and quick to get started. Tell your friends. All material will be
regularly monitored.
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Last updated December 2008
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