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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Saturday 6pm - 7:15pm Sunday 9am - 10:15am 10:45am - 12pm

ENCOUNTER

We're a church defined by grace, focused on three essentials: encountering God, encouraging each other, and engaging the world.
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We're a church defined by grace, committed to three essentials: encountering God, encouraging each other, and engaging the world.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from your ENCOUNTER family!

Today we celebrate the men who have shaped our lives through their love, sacrifice, wisdom, strength, and presence. To every dad, grandfather, stepdad, mentor, and father figure, thank you for the countless ways you reflect the heart of God through your care for others.

06/18/2026

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday as we celebrate all the amazing dads and father figures in our ENCOUNTER family!

Join us for worship and stay after service for some fun on the patio with an up-close helicopter display, ice-cold root beer, and a golf simulator challenge the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re a dad, bringing a dad, or celebrating someone who has made a difference in your life, it’s going to be a great morning together.

See you Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am!

06/16/2026

Welcome, Sophia Bohman!

As our new Care Director and Director of Groups, Sophia brings fresh ideas, renewed energy, and a heart that is deeply committed to serving others. She is passionate about walking alongside people through every season of life, offering support, encouragement, and hope when it is needed most. Whether connecting someone to a group, praying with a family in crisis, or helping people find community and care, Sophia leads with compassion and genuine love for people. We are excited to see how God uses her to strengthen our Care Ministry and help every person feel seen, supported, and never alone.

06/15/2026

How’s your D48 group going?

We hope you’re having an amazing summer as D48 groups kick off and gather together! Our prayer is that meaningful connections are formed, new friendships grow, lives are encouraged, and God moves in powerful ways. We believe this season will be filled with laughter, community, and unforgettable moments.

Take a look at these photos and videos from the **Field Trip** group! They tackled the trails behind Hillcrest, hiking all the way past the iconic “V” on the hillside. Steep climbs and narrow paths couldn’t slow them down as they conquered an exciting 4-mile adventure together. What a great reminder that the best journeys are the ones we take in community!

06/13/2026

Elder Townhall meeting will take place this Sunday, June 14 at noon in the Auditorium. All church is invited to attend.

Childcare will be available, and a light lunch will be served.

No pre-registration is required.

06/01/2026

As we step into June, we are reminded that every season carries an invitation from God. Summer often brings a change of pace, new opportunities, family gatherings, vacations, and moments of rest. No matter what this month holds, our greatest invitation remains the same: to stay close to Jesus.

Check out our events page online to stay connected this summer!

05/22/2026

Finding Zoe Women’s Retreat, presented by WOW, was an absolutely phenomenal day. It was filled with meaningful moments that invited us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

We explored practices like journaling, solitude, guided meditation, and even hands-on gardening, each one creating space to hear from God in a fresh way.

A huge thank you to Lacee Green for getting us moving and setting the tone with such energy and heart.

05/15/2026

Finding ZOE: A Women’s Half-Day Retreat presented by WOW | this coming Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

“I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.” — John 10:10 (NKJV)

Jesus didn’t just promise life—He promised ZOE: a God-infused, abundant life filled with purpose, peace, and presence.

Do you find yourself longing for more?
A deeper connection with God?
Freedom from the hurts and habits that linger?
A refreshing of your soul?
A life that feels truly full?

If your heart is saying yes, then this retreat is for you.

Join us for Finding ZOE, a women’s half-day retreat designed to help you slow down, draw near to God, and rediscover the abundant life He offers. Together, we’ll explore meaningful Christian spiritual practices that have helped believers connect with God for generations.

Through simple, hands-on experiences like art, gardening, and intentional reflection, you’ll learn practical ways to invite God into your everyday life. Create space to be renewed, encouraged, and inspired—surrounded by a community of women who are also seeking more of Him.

Come ready to breathe, be refreshed, and step into a deeper, fuller life with God.

There is still time to register! Register online on our website

05/12/2026

We eat, laugh and pray together!

There’s something really special about being part of a team that shows up for each other. Not just when it’s easy, but when it takes effort, patience, and trust. Every person brings something valuable, and when we lean into that, we become stronger together than we could ever be on our own.

Thank you to everyone that made this staff breakfast/lunch happen today!

05/11/2026

This Sunday at ENCOUNTER, we loved taking time to honor and celebrate the incredible moms and spiritual moms in our lives.

Address

6950 Ralston Street
Ventura, CA
93003

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	6pm - 7:15pm
Sunday	9am - 10:15am
	10:45am - 12pm

Telephone

+18056567766

Website

http://encounterlife.org/

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