Encounter Communities are a safe place for people to discover connection and belonging. We believe God created us to live in community, therefore we offer a variety of community options for people to grow deeper in relationship with others and with God. Communities are open to anyone and everyone regardless of attendance at Encounter Church. Each community will meet bi-weekly for a total of 6 sessions, from September 10th - November 30th. Below is a list of communities offered this Fall.
Mondays..................................................................................................................................
70x7 Community | Mondays Bi-weekly | 6:30pm at Encounter Church
Leader: Pastor Terrance McCurdy
Have you ever been hurt, rejected, offended, and have struggled to forgive? This study of Matthew 18 will help you understand God's plan for how we can forgive those who have hurt us deeply. It is only when we release people from our "heart prison" that we will walk in complete healing and freedom.
Leader: Pastor Terrance McCurdy
Have you ever been hurt, rejected, offended, and have struggled to forgive? This study of Matthew 18 will help you understand God's plan for how we can forgive those who have hurt us deeply. It is only when we release people from our "heart prison" that we will walk in complete healing and freedom.
Wednesdays..................................................................................................................................
Encounter Discipleship | Wednesdays Weekly | 7pm at Encounter Church
Leader: Pastor Steven Sumner
This community will help you to establish a solid foundation in Christian doctrine as you learn about biblical principles concerning the function of the local church and the Kingdom of God. This study is for anyone who desires to mature in their Christian faith and discover God's will through biblical truth.
Leader: Pastor Steven Sumner
This community will help you to establish a solid foundation in Christian doctrine as you learn about biblical principles concerning the function of the local church and the Kingdom of God. This study is for anyone who desires to mature in their Christian faith and discover God's will through biblical truth.
Evangelism Community | Wednesdays Bi-weekly | 7pm at Encounter Church
Leader: Sarah McCurdy | Co-Leader: Elyse Tropper
Reaching the lost at any cost, learn how to win souls, share your testimony, and much more! Whether you love evangelism, or sometimes feel intimated or fearful about sharing your faith, join us as we unlock keys to sharing God's love and being light in dark places.
Leader: Sarah McCurdy | Co-Leader: Elyse Tropper
Reaching the lost at any cost, learn how to win souls, share your testimony, and much more! Whether you love evangelism, or sometimes feel intimated or fearful about sharing your faith, join us as we unlock keys to sharing God's love and being light in dark places.
Thursdays........................................................................................................................................
Cooking Community | 2nd & 4th Thursdays Bi-weekly | 6:30pm in Hayward
Leader: Margot Morgan | Co-Leader: Anna Wilks
Come cook with us! Many hands make light work. With your help, we'll be eating in no time! Whether you love to cook, don't cook but want to, this community is for you. We will make dishes from the following countries: Morroco, Peru, Germany, and USA. A sneak peak of dishes would be curry soup and lomo saltado.
Leader: Margot Morgan | Co-Leader: Anna Wilks
Come cook with us! Many hands make light work. With your help, we'll be eating in no time! Whether you love to cook, don't cook but want to, this community is for you. We will make dishes from the following countries: Morroco, Peru, Germany, and USA. A sneak peak of dishes would be curry soup and lomo saltado.
Walking/Workout Community | Thursdays Bi-weekly | 6pm at Encounter Church
Leader: Itonya Conner | Co-Leader: Anna Wilks
Get ready to energize your body and boost your fitness level with a series of exercises that will get your heart racing and your muscles working. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, our indoor workout walk is the perfect way to stay active and healthy this fall. So come join us and discover the joy of walking and working out indoors!
Leader: Itonya Conner | Co-Leader: Anna Wilks
Get ready to energize your body and boost your fitness level with a series of exercises that will get your heart racing and your muscles working. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, our indoor workout walk is the perfect way to stay active and healthy this fall. So come join us and discover the joy of walking and working out indoors!
Fridays..............................................................................................................................................
Young Adults Community | 1st & 3rd Fridays | 6:30pm at Encounter Church
Leaders: Monty & Ashley Pearson
This space is for adults in their 20s and 30s who will be equipped and challenged by the Word of God. We desire to see revival in every young adult’s life. Through outings and gatherings, we are intentionally building a family based on Christ’s love, accountability, and vulnerability.
Leaders: Monty & Ashley Pearson
This space is for adults in their 20s and 30s who will be equipped and challenged by the Word of God. We desire to see revival in every young adult’s life. Through outings and gatherings, we are intentionally building a family based on Christ’s love, accountability, and vulnerability.
Marriage Community | Fridays | 6:30pm at Encounter
Leaders: Pastors Terrance & Regina McCurdy | Co-Leaders: Rick & Leanette Higuera
This community is for married couples as well as those who desire marriage. You can expect biblically based teaching, including material from the book Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. In addition there will be fun outings for relationship building.
Leaders: Pastors Terrance & Regina McCurdy | Co-Leaders: Rick & Leanette Higuera
This community is for married couples as well as those who desire marriage. You can expect biblically based teaching, including material from the book Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. In addition there will be fun outings for relationship building.
Saturdays........................................................................................................................................
Men's Breakfast | 2nd & 4th Saturdays | 8am at Encounter Church Cafe
Leader: Pastor Michael Moore
Join the band of brothers for a time of food and fellowship. We desire to encourage and empower men to live out their God-given purpose in every facet of life.
Leader: Pastor Michael Moore
Join the band of brothers for a time of food and fellowship. We desire to encourage and empower men to live out their God-given purpose in every facet of life.