Exploring Lived Experiences of Born-Again Anglican Christians and Longevity in Marriage in Ankole Diocese;  Does Regular Church Attendance Matter?

This study explored the Lived experiences of Born-Again Anglican Christians and Longevity in marriage in Ankole Diocese, with a special focus on the role of regular church attendance. A Phenomenological qualitative study research design was used to obtain the information from born-again Anglican Christians. In-depth Interviews were conducted among 12 born-again Anglican Christians (married for 50 years and above and had been in salvation for 20 years at the time of data collection), 2 parish priests and 1 archdeacon. Using content analysis, data was analysed and coded. Findings were presented under themes and sub themes. Majority of the study participants showed that spirituality significantly contributes to sustainable harmonious Anglican marriage. The participants revealed that Church attendance contributes to marital happiness in a way that born-again Christian couples get marital support. Findings showed that regular church attendance enhances religious commitments, helps couples to quickly grow in Faith, facilitates regular moral guidance and are more likely to resolve issues just in case they separate. The study concludes that regular church attendance is very vital in the lives of “Born again Anglican Christians” through learning how to love each other, how to forgive and how to be humble. Therefore, for Anglican Christian marriages to be harmonious and last longer, the married couples need to attend Church services together since it strengthens their relationship with God who is the Author of Christian Marriage.