Paul asks...... When I get someone’s profile and they have all three methods of contact, which one should I use first? Sarah answers..... Great question Paul thank you. There are benefits to all three methods and it really depends on how you approach each one. As...
Sidholme Christian Singles Holiday Sidholme Christian Singles Holiday - July 2018 saw our first Friendsfirst Singles Holiday at Sidholme Hotel. This followed on from many other successful holidays previously on the Isle of Wight at St. Rhadagunds. Sidholme proved to...
Important Learning I have just returned from a riding lesson. I have been riding for 12 years now and still consider myself a novice. Where horses are concerned there is always more to learn (and if William Fox Pitt – one of the UK’s top riders – is still having...
Take out the emotion Take out the emotion when buying a horse by Katharine Gray. I am trying to find a new horse. Well it seems to be the hardest thing in the world to find – despite the many thousands of horses for sale. It struck me that it was a bit like dating...
Body Language by David Lambert (Collins Gem)Paperback– 5 Jul 2004 Our review: A fascinating, highly illustrated guide to the secrets of body language , gestures and postures that reveals what we really think and mean. If you cross your legs are you relaxed or tense?...
In Celebration of the Late Starters & 'Peter's Progress' Food for thought from Chris, the father of one of our recent members. I went to University when I was in my forties and at the age of 63, I finally completed and published my first novel called ‘Peter’s...
Are Christian Dating Sites Biblical? There’s nothing inherently unbiblical about Christian Dating Sites since obviously the internet wasn’t around when the Bible was written. Matchmaking is as old as the Bible itself (you could say if you look at Genesis and the story...
Survive Dating be brave, be yourself and don’t give up How to survive dating Survive Dating be brave is an article written by Stella Grey about finding Mr Right using online dating services. Now although we’re not big fans of online dating, the principles Stella...
The Art of Seductive Flirting - Part 1 Peter Spalton was one of our speakers at our 2018 Dating Academy and presented a wonderful session on the Art of Seductive Flirting. He then gave us some accompanying notes – from which this blog has been written. It will be in...
Chris from London asks...... When I receive profiles, some of the names have inverted commas around them. Why is this and what does it mean? Sarah says...... As you may remember when you filled in your profile application form, you have the option to use a nickname...
Everyone is Christian Dating Do you ever feel like Everyone is Christian Dating but you? Like many people, I am old enough to remember when the idea of using a dating agency to find a partner was such a taboo. The brother of friend of mine from school found his wife...
I recently came across this letter entitled ' I am a Christian ' in one of the national newspapers and it says so well what I've always though but never been able to express. I thought I would share it with you.... I am a Christian When I say that " I am a...
Book Recommendation Life coaching by Michael Neenan The way we think profoundly influences the way we feel, so learning to think differently can enable us to feel and act differently. The first edition of Life Coaching successfully showed how to tackle self-defeating...
Let Ellel Ministries be a blessing to you too. A short overview of Ellel Ministries by Kathy from Yorkshire. The head office of which is in Bay Horse, about six miles south of Lancaster. Ellel Ministries was founded by Peter Horrobin in 1986. Peter has co-authored the...
A Prayer for the day - A Prayer Before Entering Your Office Below is a prayer for the day Lord Jesus As I enter this workplace I bring Your presence with me, I speak Your peace, Your grace, and Your perfect order into this office. I acknowledge Your Lordship over all...
Are you really looking for your other half? Guest Article by Elaine Ward Couples often refer to their husband or wife as their “ other half ” thus compounding the belief that a couple comprise of two halves making a whole. Where does this belief come from? In Plato’s...
A Roaring Success – Our First Dates Event on 13th January 2018 I’m writing this just after my wonderful team and I have had a thorough debrief from Jo following our first ‘First Dates’ event that we held on 13th January in Birmingham and as the title of this blog...
Stay SAFE! I have written numerous times about the importance of staying safe in the dating world. I am sure the majority of internet or app dating is utilised by honest individuals who only want to meet other people for ‘honourable’ purposes. However we would be...
friendsfirst's founder and Director
I’m Katharine, founder of friendsfirst, the UK’s longest running, and largest off-line, Christian friendship and introduction agency. My amazing team and I provide direct coaching, personal support and introductions to single Christians in the UK and Ireland.
Hundreds of people have married through friendsfirst and many babies have been born, including triplets!
I have a huge passion and energy for life, believing that life is a wonderful gift from God that should be lived to its fullest. When I’m not matchmaking, I like to live on the edge by riding sport horses and leaping large hedges.
I’m happily married to someone who’s completely different to my wish list and I count my blessings every day that he asked me to tie the knot!
I believe God will bring the right person into your life at the right time. If they aren’t there, God hasn’t finished yet…
