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The premarital counseling program at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Garland has been recognized by ANTHEM (Alliance for North Texas Healthy Effective Marriages) and Holy Trinty is now posted on their website as an affiliate counseling provider: (www.twogetherintexas.com/UI/HomePage.aspx).
Under a law effective Sep 1, 2008, the the Healthy Marriage Initiative known as the "twogether in TEXAS" Program, couples who undergo and successfully complete an affiliated counseling program, are eligible for a waiver of the $60 state portion of the marriage licensing fee and the 72 hour waiting period upon receiving the license (a certificate of completion issued by the counselor must be presented when the couple purchases their marriage license).
The counseling program at Holy Trinity (Marriage Savers/FOCCUS) has a proven track record of preparing couples for marriage by providing them with the essential tools and communication skills to effectively deal with the challenges that most frequently result in divorce. It also helps couples for whom marriage may not be a suitable choice to discern that before they make their decision.
This program is a prerequisite for any couple desiring to be married at Holy Trinity and takes about 6 months to complete. Persons who are not members of the parish may enroll in the program with the understanding that regular attendance at worship is an essential part of the program. There is no fee. | 
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