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Sunday Morning Services
9:00 AM
1st Service
10:45 AM
2nd Service
Come join our church this weekend for worship and a message of encouragement. ENCOUNTER Kids is also available both services for nursery through preteen. Middle School and High School meets on the Patio at the Youth tent. In addition we have ASL interpretation available during the 9 AM service. Gather with us at our Sunday morning services or connect with us online. We are proud to serve our community in Ventura and the surrounding areas!
![Women's ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC05686.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
![kid's ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC01335-.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
![Care ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC05641.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
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![Men's ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC01324.png?fit=1920%2C1282&ssl=1)
Welcome to ENCOUNTER
Come join our church this weekend for worship and a message of encouragement. ENCOUNTER Kids is also available both services for nursery through preteen. Middle School and High School meets on the Patio at the Youth tent. In addition we have ASL interpretation available during the 9 AM service. Gather with us at our Sunday morning services or connect with us online. We are proud to serve our community in Ventura and the surrounding areas!
![Women's ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC05686.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
![kid's ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC01335-.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
![Care ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC05641.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
![Family at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC05667.png?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
![Men's ministry at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC01324.png?fit=1920%2C1282&ssl=1)
Joy can often feel elusive, especially during challenging seasons. Yet, it can also be one of the most powerful forces in our lives when times are tough.
Join us as we explore meaningful ways to cultivate joy, guided by the author of joy Himself, who is the source of all joy..
August 25, 2024 - Jon Field
Choose Joy
Joy can often feel elusive, especially during challenging seasons. Yet, it can also be one of the most powerful forces in our lives when times are tough.
Join us as we explore meaningful ways to cultivate joy, guided by the author of joy Himself, who is the source of all joy..
August 25, 2024 - Jon Field
Connect with ENCOUNTER and join us at our next special event, conference, small group event and more! Also, check out the events page regularly for more information on all our upcoming events.
You're invited to be our guest
Connect with ENCOUNTER and join us at our next special event, conference, small group event and more! Also, check out the events page regularly for more information on all our upcoming events.
![Pastors preaching on Sunday morning at ENCOUNTER Church in Ventura, CA.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ENCOUNTER-PICS-15.jpg?fit=600%2C638&ssl=1)
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![Families at ENCOUNTER church in Ventura.](https://i0.wp.com/y30576.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/E_12.jpg?fit=600%2C638&ssl=1)