WE ARE A CHURCH
DEFINED BY GRACE
DEFINED BY GRACE
At ENCOUNTER, we keep things simple. People matter to us, no matter what age or background. We love learning more about God and His purposes for our lives. And everything we do is a warm reminder of God’s unconditional love and acceptance.
ENCOUNTER
6950 RALSTON STREET
VENTURA, CA 93003
VENTURA, CA 93003
SATURDAYS AT 6PM
SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 10:45AM
SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 10:45AM
We want to make your visit as simple and enjoyable as possible. Our weekend service is designed to help you draw closer to Jesus. We hope you will walk away feeling encouraged, challenged, and knowing God’s love for you.
ENCOUNTER STORIES
Rooted Reflections: Dody
by Dody Blankenburg 1. What were you hoping to discover through Rooted? I was hoping to become rooted in my faith, to become more connected to God and my church family. To learn to be still and realize when and how God was speaking to me. 2. What was the most impactful part of Rooted? […]
Meet Our Team: Michelle Heydorn
Michelle Heydorn is a new addition to the ENCOUNTER family, having joined the church in February of 2019 after her husband, Bill, became the Community Life Pastor. She has been serving as receptionist and administrative assistant for ENCOUNTER since June. She and Bill have been married for 24 years and together they have three children. […]
FEATURED EVENTS
Invite friends, family & neighbors to the holiday, musical-drama, We Three Spies, presented by our Praise Kids! Admission is FREE, childcare available through age 3.
Do you love to bake? Are you looking for a way to give back this holiday season? ENCOUNTER Kids is hosting a Holiday Bake Sale at the Praise Kids performances the weekend of Dec 7 & 8. All proceeds will benefit Servant Partners: Hope for North Africa. Help by baking a treat or donating an item to help with this fundraiser!
Many people can give you a vague summary of the narrative surrounding Christ’s birth. Something about a manger and shepherds and Mary and a baby that doesn’t cry … something like that. But if they only knew the details! Let’s share the good news with everyone we can this Christmas at ENCOUNTER. Come celebrate with us at 2, 4, or 6 pm.
Share Christ’s love to under-resourced families in tangible and life-impacting ways through family-oriented event on December 14 at Orchard Community Church. You can SERVE as a volunteer or GIVE a gift.
Looking for a way to spread Christmas cheer? ENCOUNTER Kids invites you to join us for an afternoon of singing Christmas carols through the halls of Victoria Care Center. Great family outing!
MESSAGES
Daniel Hahn - November 30, 2019
THANKSGIVING - The Elusive Inner Quality of Contentment
