Christian dating - UK agencies, services and sites

Apply to an online christian dating service - UK - USA

If religious morality and principles guide your lifestyle Christian dating services may be a good way to find a UK matching mate.

While mainstream sites may allow people with strong religious beliefs to filter the type of replies they get many churchgoers may prefer to try speciality sites that offer matches based on Christian principles.

Christian sites make it clear that if you are looking for a casual date rather than a serious friendship leading to marriage you should apply elsewhere. The sites also offer help on which sections of scripture to read for advice on love and marriage.

Christian Sites

One of the top online Christian dating services is Christian Singles. The site aims to provide the tools and technology for Christian singles worldwide to get in touch and start friendships. Race, colour and ethnicity are not included in the search terms so if you're looking for a match from a cultural background similar to yours they may be difficult to find.

It's also mandatory to post a picture within 10 days of registering - so much for love rising above the superficial. Christian Singles is linked to a number of other commercial sites such as Christian jobs, Christian financial services and even Christian weight loss so be aware that your email will be used for monthly newsletters, promotions and updates from all companies. Basic membership of Christian Singles costs $10 a month (around £6).

Other online Christian dating services include Adam and Eve which offers all the usual dating services as well as dating, romance and relationship articles based on Christian principles. Online counselling or dating and relationship advice via e-mail are also available. Again, just because it's a Christian site it doesn't mean it's not commercial and the best way to decide if the site is for you is to make use of their free 10-day trail subscription. If you choose to become a paid-up member of the site it will cost $20 a month (£11-£13) .

Christian Dating Alternatives

An alternative to the online dating scene is Foundating, an online company that takes registrations, matches you with compatible singles in your area and organizes a mini dating night where you can have seven 10-minute dates with compatible Christian singles. You log back onto the site within 48 hours to give your verdict on those you met. If you've both register positive responses Foundating forwards both sets of contact details and you take it from there.

For a more traditional approach you could contact the Knock Introduction Bureau in the far reaches of the west of Ireland. This Christian introduction service is based at the site of a Marian shrine and was established by a local Catholic priest in 1968. So far the bureau has introduced more than 13,000 couples, and 1,526 men and women have tied the knot thanks to the service.

Matches are made the traditional way in Knock with paid staff sifting through applications and attempting to match up members with similar interests and background. Almost half of those who met their spouse through the service met them as their first introduction. On average the bureau sees one marriage a fortnight and has dealt with enquiries from England, Canada and America. For more information, contact Fr Michael Keane, Marriage Introduction Bureau, Knock, Co Mayo, Ireland.

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