Since 1972, Minnesota Marriage Encounter has had a rich tradition of celebrating, enriching and saving marriages in Minnesota and surrounding states, with a low-cost program sustained by free-will or value-based donations. The mission of Marriage Encounter is to nurture, enrich and give hope to the marriage of a man, woman and their family life by offering an opportunity to experience deep and loving communication with each other and with God. We also encourage personal self-esteem and spirituality, couple and family relationships and community outreach which affirms the value of marriage in a diverse society. Marriage Encounter fills the need of married couples to grow together in the belief that the future transformation of the world begins at the heart of the family ~ the couple.