July 24-28 2008 - Jefferson City, Missouri
Keynote Speakers | Featured Speakers | Workshops | Children's Program | Registration | Schedule

The Heartland Region and Jefferson City Marriage Encounter are excited to welcome the National Marriage Encounter Annual Conference back to beautiful Jefferson City, Missouri for the 2008 Conference. This fun-filled, family event will be held at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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The NME Annual Conference is a celebration of marriage and family and is held annually by National Marriage Encounter (NME); a group founded by Father Gabriel Calvo, that is devoted to strengthening marriages and families. NME has affiliates located throughout the nation. Please check out the national website, marriage-encounter.org for additional information on NME or affiliates and weekends near you.


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Children's Program:
While Mom & Dad or Grandpa & Grandma are attending workshops or renewing old friendships, children will be well cared for in a safe, fun children’s program.
With an overall theme of “We Are the World”
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WELCOME BACK To Jefferson City!

We've got a great conference planned and we can't wait to see you!

What's New?

Here are just a few of the highlights:
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Keynote Speakers:

Featured Speakers:

  • Joe Bilgriene- How to eat an elephant
  • Sr. Marilyn Wuster, SSND- Marriage, The Committed Conspiracy
  • Bob and Barb Zielinski- The Need has not Diminished

Workshops:

  • Jim Wieberg - Intergenerational Diversity
  • Central Travel- Top Travel Trips and Tips
  • Chris Alvarada- Couple Massage
  • Sister Mary Joe Polak - Benedictine Family Life
  • Donnie and Ruthann Schnieders, Joys of Companion Gardening
  • Lisa Schulte - Personalities (Who Are You?)
  • Country Line Dancing with James & Kim Raum
  • Couples Yoga with Jan Harcourt
  • Kevin Grelle - Financial Success
    *** $200 Attendance Drawing
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  • Tom Gubbels - History of Route 66
  • Doyle Sager - Love Busters
  • Candy Smith- Identity Theft: How it Happens & Tips on Preventing It
Teen Program:
This year's Teen Program will feature Odd Walk Ministries, a group that " exists to help young and old alike embrace life as Eucharistic people through fun, upbeat and interactive music and witnessing. We bring a message of community, participation, and mission to every group."
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