Arusi Network, Inc.
Arusi Network: Social Support for
African-American Christian Marriage
Methodology
It is a part of our mission to promote and assist in establishing such groups in African-American communities. This design provides a basic structure for forming a marriage support group in a parish setting. It would eventually link several groups through a network that would provide resources and training. The network would process evaluations, develop outlines, conduct presenters' workshops, and publish a newsletter to keep members abreast of issues pertinent to Christian marriage and family life.
We propose that parishes begin a process that will cause a greater sense of PEPP to the marriages in their congregations. This process has three phases:
Phase One: Incorporate into the mission of the parish a high sense of value for marriage. Make the value evident in the liturgies, homilies and catechesis.
Phase Two: Provide an enrichment experience for married couples in the parish that will give impetus to further efforts to marriage ministry.
Phase Three: Establish a parish-based marriage support group.