Engaged Encounter (EE) is a Friday-evening-to-Saturday-evening retreat experience designed as a discernment tool for couples considering engagement and to provide an atmosphere where engaged or newly-married couples can communicate intimately with one another to deepen and enrich the beginning of their marriage relationship. It is designed to give couples considering or planning marriage the opportunity to talk honestly and extensively about their future life together.  It is open to any couple serious about making and keeping a great marriage, regardless of age, faith, or whether it is a first marriage.

Throughout the weekend each couple shares in private their strengths and weaknesses, values, desires, goals, and their future role in church and society as a married couple. Engaged Encounter experience offers you the insights, tools, and confidence to enrich your relationship and to strengthen your love for each other. Couples learn that great marriages don't just happen, but must be developed.

Dates and locations for Engaged Encounter weekends in Northern California and further information can be found here. The program begins on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m., and ends Saturday evening at 10:00 p.m. The complete stay is essential in order to experience the full benefit of the weekend.

Comments from Couples:
"... a wonderful chance to build a really strong foundation for marriage."

"This has been one of the most enriching experiences during our engagement. Thank you!"

"Truly a meaningful way to open the door to a Christ-centered, committed marriage."

"The Teams did not tell us the 'right' way to do things. They shared their experiences very openly and then let us two talk about it privately."

"I loved it! It was very helpful in confirming our decision to be married."

"It touches every important subject."

"I know that I'm ready for the lifelong commitment of marriage."