Richer living
for single Christians:
A Singles Survival Guide, by Diane Kingston
Resources
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Holidays
This is just a selection of
Christian holiday organisations based in the UK. Many others
advertise in Christian magazines and newspapers
I try to keep these up to date, but if you find a "broken
link" please let me know and I will update this page.
Christian Friendship Fellowship
Bawtry Hall, Bawtry, Doncaster, S Yorks DN10 6JH
Christian Friendship/Marriage Introduction Service, holidays and
houseparties, local groups
The Network
PO Box 20, Braunton, Devon EX33 2YX
Personal introductions, holidays, weekends and day events, local
groups
Lee Abbey
Lynton, North Devon EX35 6JJ
Holidays, houseparties
Brunel Christian Centre
Brunel Manor, Watcombe Park, Torquay, Devon TQ14SF
Holidays, houseparties, informal breaks and personal retreats
with optional ministry
SimpleIdeas
118 Picadilly, Mayfair, London W1V 9FJ
Introduction Executive search (Choices), and high quality events,
mainly around London
Oak Hall
Oak Hall, Otford, Kent TN15 6XF
Expeditions, ski holidays
Snowpeak
9 Shallcross Crescent, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9QH 01702 887077
High quality Christian ski & snowboarding holidays, with
occasional special singles weeks
MasterSun & MasterSki
Masterplan Publishing Ltd, Thames House, 63-67 Kingston Road, New
Malden, Surrey KT3 3PB
Summer and Winter holidays, Ski holidays
I try to keep these up to date, but if you find a "broken link", or know of a site that I could add, please let me know and I will update this page.
My own website contains links to many organisations
The Network
PO Box 20, Braunton, Devon EX33 2YX
Personal introductions, holidays, weekends and day events, local
groups
Christian Friendship Fellowship
Bawtry Hall, Bawtry, Doncaster, S Yorks DN10 6JH
Christian Friendship/Marriage Introduction Service, holidays and
houseparties, local groups
Christian Net
Internet resource site for the Christian community: a directory
of Christian resources and groups around the UK, including a
search facility
Christian Café
By answering a questionnaire you complete a Personal Profile
which then gives you access to search for members to contact.
Other features include adding a photo to your profile, and chat.
Charges after a free 14 day trial. A US site with worldwide
members, including a growing number from the UK
Christian Connection Matchmaker
By answering a questionnaire you complete a Personal Profile
which then gives you access to search for members to contact.
Other features include adding a photo and voice mail to your
profile, chat, prayer. Charges after a free 11 day trial. A US
site with worldwide members, including a growing number from the
UK
A Singles Christian Network
This is a useful resource site, including suggested books and
links to other sites, as well as offering a matching and dating
service to members.
Purposeful Singleness
An encouraging site, regularly updated with new articles and
links to other useful websites. An interesting place to start a
browse from.
Singles resources
A list of links to other websites, possibly a useful starting
point if you want to surf the net.
Christian Penpals
Find another Christian to write to on the web. This service is
offered free to anyone, from children and teenagers, to married
and single adults, and also between families.
For guidance on where to find a "trained counsellor"
The Association of Christian Counsellors
173a Wokingham Road Reading, Berkshire. RG6 1LT
The ACC exists to promote excellent standards in the field of
Christian Counselling and Pastoral Care.
Westminster Pastoral Foundation
23 Kensington Square, London W8 5HN
The WPF aims to provide counselling and psychotherapy on an
affordable basis to people with emotional, psychological and
relationship problems. Although many of the counsellors are
Christians, the WPF is not a Christian organisation.
Suggested reading
While I have tried to read all of these books, some are included
on the recommendation of trusted friends.
If a book is out of print you might be able to find a friend who can lend it to you, or else through a second-hand book shop or book-seeking service. These occasionally advertise in Christain Magazines and Newspapers. An internet search for "out of print books" might show you some online services.
"No Sex
Please We’re Single"
by Ian Stuart Gregory, published by Kingsway
Ideas on how to improve your chances of meeting someone right for
you.
"Letters
from a solo survivor" by
Kathy Keay, published by Hodder & Stoughton
A personal account of the trials and hilarities of living solo in
a world where marriage is seen as the norm. Work, home, sex,
death, relationships and international events are all examined
with humour and honesty.
"Joyfully
Single in a Couple’s World" by Harold J. Sala, published by Horizon Books
Living joyfully, as opposed to surviving miserably, is the
challenge facing most single Christians today. Dr Sala addresses
real needs for real people in an applicable, biblical and clear
approach.
"The
Snare" by Lois Mowday,
published by Navpress
Emotional and sexual entanglements look so inviting and can sneak
up on you almost unexpectedly. The writer uses scriptural
guidelines for establishing healthy relationships and as help to
those wanting to avoid the snare or seeking to escape from its
grasp.
"Complete
as One" by Elizabeth-Ann
Horsford, published by Hodder and Stoughton
This book asserts that singleness, whether temporary or more long
term, is a privilege rather than a the problem many regard it to
be, and that Christians can and should enjoy the freedom and
responsibilities that the fulfilled single life brings.
"The
Spirit Controlled Temperament" by Tim LaHaye, published by Kingsway
Insight on identifying your temperament, and how the Holy Spirit
can help you manage the associated strengths and weaknesses.
"The
Spirit Controlled Woman"
by Beverley LaHaye, published by Kingsway
As above, but written for women, including managing relationships
in a biblical manner according to the combination of temperaments
"Sex and
the Single Person: dealing honestly with the need for
intimacy" by Robert G.
Demoss Jnr, published by Zondervan
This book clarifies the reality of living a chaste life with the
fantasy provided by the entertainment media. DeMoss identifies
six stages of the "Single Cycle" and offers four ways
to "short-circuit" the negative aspects of the cycle
and help singles understand sex and intimacy.
"Single
Issues" by Steve
Chilcraft et al, published by Church Pastoral Aid Society
Identifying areas that church leaders should be addressing in
order to include the growing numbers of single Christians in the
church family.
"God is
a matchmaker" by Derek
Prince, published by Kingsway
Written from personal experience, this book addresses questions
such as "If it is God’s will for me to marry, how can I
prepare myself for marriage?" and "How can I find the
mate God has appointed for me?"
"One is
Fun" by Delia Smith,
published by Coronet Books
tasty meals for one, easy to prepare & using as few pans as
possible so easy to wash up afterwards
"Men are
from Mars, Women are from Venus" by John Gray, published by Thorsons
Aiming to improve communication between men and women by helping
each to understand their differences in communication styles,
emotional needs, and modes of behaviour. A useful and
enlightening read
"Mars
and Venus on a Date" by
John Gray, published by Vermilion
John Gray helps the reader to understand the stages necessary for
a relationship to grow, starting from the first tentative
approaches. He also helps us realise how men and women each play
different roles in a relationship, and suggests ways of keeping a
relationship going through each of the stages. Also available on
audio tape.
"If
I’m so wonderful, why am I still single" by Susan Page, published by Grafton
A self-help guide for single people who are looking for someone
with who to share their lives. It helps the reader identify the
reasons they have difficulty finding love. (sadly out of print,
but a tape version is available)
"Colour
me Beautiful" by Carole
Jackson, published by Piatkus
This book helps you find the colours that best complement your
unique skin tone
"Colour
for Men" by Carole
Jackson, published by Piatkus
As "Colour me Beautiful", but written for men. A useful
guide for looking your best
"Bigger
Ideas from the Colour me Beautiful organisation" by Mary Spillane, published by Piatkus
Tips and advice on finding the clothes to fit and flatter you if
you have a fuller figure.
Miscellaneous
"Men are from
Mars, Women are from Venus" - the game based on the book (see above)
An excellent way of getting talking with your friends of both
sexes about issues that we don’t usually discuss but can
help us understand one another so much more