The Three Day Encounter
of a Lifetime.

Southern Minnesota TEC

TEC is a three-day retreat for high schoolers to experience the love of God and community in a real, lasting way.

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If you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, take up your cross every day, and follow me. For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it, but if you lose your life for my sake, you will save it Luke 9:23-24  |  TEC #25  |  October 17–20, 1996
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Evangel United Methodist, Rochester MN

About TEC

What Is TEC?

TEC — Teens Encounter Christ — is an amazing experience for high schoolers. It's a chance to get away for a weekend and experience the love of God and community in a genuine, meaningful way.

Whether you're curious about faith or already deeply committed, TEC meets you where you are. Come as you are. Leave changed.

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Real Experiences

TEC is a place where you can be yourself and get nothing but love in return.
— Hannah McNett, Owatonna, MN