article_snippet: Gloriavale, which was established about 45 years ago, does not condone the use of birth control and it is common for a married couple to have 12 or more children.
article_snippet: A wedding at Gloriavale - a community which promised peace, love and seclusion from the wickedness of the 'outside world' The happy couple finally kiss and The happy couple are carried from The happy couple Cooperite wedding at Gloriavale's .
article_snippet: Gloriavale consider home births to be significant events with about 35 babies born each year, according to home births .
article_snippet: Members of the Gloriavale Christian Community, based at Haupiri,  making iced buns .
article_snippet: the Gloriavale Christian Community tuck into the Gloriavale Christian Community dinner together in a large dinner hall at the Gloriavale Christian Community .
article_snippet: Men, women and children talk amonst Men, women and children as Men, women and children gather in a hall at Gloriavale for a meeting .
highlights_snippet: Gloriavale Christian Community has defended Gloriavale Christian Community practices amid criticism .
  