Additional Information - Engaged Couples 
Engaged Encounter - by the Catholic Engaged Encounter Team
Engaged Encounter is an investment in the future - a weekend experience in which an atmosphere is created that enables each couple to concentrate exclusively on one another while free of the pressures and interruptions of daily life. However, this weekend is not a recreational retreat. It is a program designed to give each couple an opportunity to discuss honestly with each other, in a face-to-face manner, their strengths and weaknesses, desires, ambitions, goals, their attitudes about money, sex, family, their role in the church and in society. Through a series of ideas presented by teams of married couples and a priest, the engaged couples are stimulated to dialogue privately on all aspects of married life, always from the viewpoint of their own relationship. Couples are given the opportunity to question, examine and deepen their relationship with each other. Through a series of writing and sharing exercises the couples are challenged to explore many aspects of their relationship in a much deeper, more honest way than they may have before. Personal reflection and dialogue are the main emphasis of the weekend, with the exception of meals and a few group activities interspersed. Although the weekend was designed primarily for couples planning to be married in the Catholic Church, it is open to all couples of any faith. It has been found to be both beneficial and supporting of couples from differing faith backgrounds. These weekends are very popular, and fill up well in advance, so we strongly suggest signing up two to three months before the weekend you would like to attend.
Engaged Encounter - by the Lutheran or Methodist Engaged Encounter Teams
Engaged Encounter is an investment in the future - a weekend experience in which an atmosphere is created that enables each couple to concentrate exclusively on one another while free of the pressures and interruptions of daily life. However, this weekend is not a recreational retreat. It is a program designed to give each couple an opportunity to discuss honestly with each other, in a face-to-face manner, their strengths and weaknesses, desires, ambitions, goals, their attitudes about money, sex, family, their role in the church and in society. Through a series of ideas presented by teams of married couples and a minister, the engaged couples are stimulated to dialogue privately on all aspects of married life, always from the viewpoint of their own relationship. Couples are given the opportunity to question, examine and deepen their relationship with each other. Through a series of writing and sharing exercises the couples are challenged to explore many aspects of their relationship in a much deeper, more honest way than they may have before. Personal reflection and dialogue are the main emphasis of the weekend, with the exception of meals and a few group activities interspersed. Although the weekend was designed primarily for couples planning to be married in the Lutheran or Methodist Churches, it is open to all couples of any faith. It has been found to be both beneficial and supporting of couples from differing faith backgrounds.
MML is based on the Relationship Enhancement (RE) program. MML is effective with couples of any class or culture and at any stage of the relationship or marriage. Couples learn 10 skills in how to develop affection and communication, and how to solve conflict and problems so that both partners can be satisfied with the results.
HOSTED BY: Relationship Research Foundation
DATES & TIMES: Satuday September 20 8:30am - 5:30pm, plus next 4 Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00pm
LOCATION: Orange County
COST: $25 per couple
CONTACT: Dr. M.P. Wylie: (949) 725-3366 or DrMP@CArelationships.org
Mastering the Mysteries of Love (MML) is an updated version of the nationally-recognized "Relationship Enhancement" program. This eight-week communication skills program will teach you to "speak the truth in love" as you practice ten skills that will transform your relationship by changing how you listen, talk, problem-solve, and work together. The focus in class is on practicing these skills privately with your partner using issues from your own relationship. Beneficial for healthy or hurting couples (seriously dating to lengthy marriages). Come for a free preview of MML (and learn a fun, new skill!) on Sunday, September 7 from 10-11:00 a.m. in NC-200, rooms 130-31.
HOSTED BY: First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, 2801 N. Brea Blvd, Fullerton, 92835
DATES: Tuesday nights, Sept 23-Nov 11
TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm
LOCATION: Fireside Room
COST: $20
TAUGHT BY: Don and Alex Flecky
SIGN UP: Lisa at 714-257-4316 or Lisa Fukumoto@evfreefullerton.com
You can register for the class online at www.evfreefullerton.com.
Mastering the Mysteries of Love. Presented by: Relationship Skills Unlimited DATES: Saturday September 27 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
TIME: Plus the next 4 Tuesdays 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 from 6:30 - 9:00pm
LOCATION: Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster CA 92683
COST: $70
TAUGHT BY: Ken & Irma Morris
CONTACT: Ken & Irma Morris (714) 898-7796 or kimorris3@gmail.com
Love for Life: This ten-week class is for seriously dating and engaged couples considering first-time marriage. You will do some personality-matching, skill-building in communication and conflict resolution, go through your finances, explore roles and expectations, understand the influence of family of origin on your relationship, and refine your sexual and emotional intimacy needs. Cost of $100 includes all materials, evaluations, books, and weekly breakfast brunch before class. Each couple will have a successful marriage-loving, coaching couple assigned to them in the class.
Free preview on September 21 in the fireside room, 10:20-10:45 a.m., between the Encounter services.
Hosted by: First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, 2801 N. Brea Blvd, Fullerton, 92835
Date: September 28 - November 30
Time: 11:00-12:15 p.m.
Location: NC135
Cost: $100
Respond to/Register: Lisa Fukumoto at 714.257.4316 or www.evfreefullerton.com.