Encounter Church

Encounter Church is a gospel-centered church that exists to make disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus, and lead others to Jesus.

Encounter Church started in Bellevue in 2011 formerly known as All Nations Community Church at Newport High School to help people on the Eastside and Seattle know Jesus. In 2022, we rebranded under new mission, vision and leadership as Encounter Church. We are committed to be gospel-centered in making disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus and lead others to Jesus. We are passionate about being

involved in our community as we reach the most marginalized and in need. God's charge to us is clear, "administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another".

05/19/2026

We are one church!

Thank you for being part of our second Community Sunday. We pray you built meaningful connections, shared genuine joy, and caught a glimpse of what heaven looks.

A special thank you to our table hosts, volunteers, for special treats!

05/13/2026

Community Sunday is back this Sunday May 17th at 10:00am! One church, one service.

Community Sunday is our invitation to bring our church together in the same space at the same time. Instead of our usual two services, we’ll share a meal and meaningful fellowship—following the early church’s example of breaking bread—so we can slow down and connect across generations and backgrounds.

Invite your friends and families an let's gather around the table.

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor and remember every story. To those celebrating, grieving, waiting, nurturing, mentoring, struggling, hoping, and loving—we see you and walk with you. Motherhood carries both deep joy and deep pain, and today we celebrate the strength, courage, and love of the incredible women in our midst. You are not forgotten. 💛

05/07/2026

Who, me? Yes, you!

Thank you, Pastor Brenda for joining us and sharing a powerful message on courage and what it means to be ambassadors of God’s love in our city. We’re grateful for your wisdom, challenge, and encouragement.

And Sunday is coming again! Join us this weekend as we gather before our beloved Pastor Michael begins his sabbatical. Services at 9AM & 11AM. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/20/2026

Thank you brothers and sisters for joining us this past weekend who are committed to the ministry of reconciliation. Thank you David W. Swanson for encouraging us that we are the priestly caretakers of creation and the church is called to dismantle racism by following the example of Jesus who embodied a life of equity and true healing.

04/06/2026

Easter at Encounter!

Thank you for celebrating with us this past weekend. We hope to see you again this Sunday for a brand new series!

04/04/2026

This wasn’t what they expected.
Not a crown but thorns.
Not a throne but a cross.
Not power but surrender.
Not victory but He gave Himself away.
Yet this was the plan all along.

“By His wounds we are healed.” Jesus stepped into our brokenness, carried our sins, and made a way where there was no way. We remember and we worship.

04/01/2026

Thank you, EncounterKids, for reminding us about Palm Sunday—this story is just beginning!

We’d love to invite you to join us this Easter Weekend, starting with Good Friday:

6:00–7:00 PM | Open Experience
7:00–7:30 PM | Corporate Gathering
7:30–8:30 PM | Open Experience

Then celebrate Easter Sunday with us at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM. We can’t wait to see you!

03/26/2026

You’re invited! Join us for Easter Sunday, April 5th at 9am and 11am! Come celebrate with us as we have a day filled with heartfelt music, an inspiring message, fun-filled kid’s program, and Easter surprises. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information visit us at encountereastside.org/easter.

03/02/2026

We are one church!

Thank you for being part of our very first Community Sunday. We pray you built meaningful connections, shared genuine joy, and caught a glimpse of what heaven looks.

Address

3200 78th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA
98040

Opening Hours

	9am - 10:30am
	11am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12062321015

Website

http://encountereastside.org/

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