In these do we trust

Glancing through a recent copy of Reader's Digest, I was pleased to see a chart of trusted institutions. The Reader poll had placed Marriage at the top of the list. Woop.
It's great to know that in these days of doom and gloom about recessions, governments, banks etc that people still feel that marriage is worth investing in.

The Church of England is (unsurprisingly) very Pro marriage, and we think it's something to celebrate. According to research people are happier, live longer and enjoy better sex if they are in exclusive, committed relationships. We are also confident that it is the best basis for family life and the well-being of children.

Actually the Church was within the top ten of trusted institutions in the Reader's Digest listings along with the Police and medics. 53% voted for us. Funnily enough that is exactly the same percentage of people who voted for Vicars - saying that the Clergy person was the reason for choosing a church wedding, when the organisation 'Confetti ' did a poll on wedding venue choices.

I've met two couples today who are marrying in August and I'm really looking forward to the weddings. I'm encouraging them to research and plan their wedding service using the ceremony planner on www.yourchurchwedding.org and they are growing in confidence as a result. I just know that their church wedding will end up being a high point in the day - maybe even the highlight.

Trust me I'm a Vicar