Where can I find out how to start an encountered community group?
Regardless of what you call it, living your encountered lifestyle (maybe should call it what it is, a “love style”) will be much much easier to do if you associate with couples who share your values and desire to grow more deeply in love with each other year after year. And rather than simply associating socially, why not create a small group of couples who will provide mutual support for dialogue? If you can find 4 – 7 encountered couples in your area, this is ideal. They can be couples of any faith expression, so long as they have each experienced a Marriage Encounter Weekend. You may even find that there is already a dialogue support group in your area that would be happy to include you. As with everything in Marriage Encounter, a personal invitation to join you in your home would probably have the best results. And be persistent – sometimes it takes months before a new group can become a cohesive, regular venture. Here is a typical schedule for a regular meeting, whether you choose
