Who is Encounter?
May
3

Who is Encounter?

Curious about what Encounter is all about?

Join us for our upcoming webinar, “Who Is Encounter?”, a relaxed, no-pressure space designed to help you learn more about our church and decide if it feels like home.

-During this session, we’ll walk through
-Our story and how Encounter began
-The core values that shape who we are
-The message that drives everything we do
-How we’re structured as a church
-Practical ways you can get involved

This isn’t a commitment, just an opportunity to gather information, ask questions, and explore what it could look like to be part of the Encounter family.

Location: Online via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84087075921 - Password: Encounter

Who it’s for: Anyone interested in learning more about Encounter

Whether you’re new, still exploring, or just want clarity on next steps, this is for you.

Come see what we’re about. We’d love to connect with you.

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Mother's Day
May
10

Mother's Day

Join us as we celebrate the gift of mom to us. This Mother’s Day, we will have a photo booth to take a family photo with mom. Also, we will be raffling off gifts for lucky moms.

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Mobile Food Bank
May
13

Mobile Food Bank

Spread the news! If you are hungry or know someone else who is hungry, come on out and get food. Bring a cart or dolly because we are giving out big bulk items for you to take home. Please show up at 8 am if you would like to volunteer.

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Town Hall Meeting
May
24

Town Hall Meeting

This is an opportunity for those who are members of Encounter to be a part of the inner workings of the church. We talk about church finances, plans, and vision. Our goal is to create the best Encounter with the guidance and insight of God.

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Growth Track - Roots
Mar
22

Growth Track - Roots

Have you ever found yourself asking questions about Christianity? Maybe you have pondered questions like:"
-Who is God?
-What is the Trinity?
-What makes Christianity different than any other religion?
-Why can the Bible be trusted?

If that is you, then join us for Roots as we tackle these questions and more.

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Growth Track - Love Up
Mar
8

Growth Track - Love Up

New to the faith, or maybe not so new, but you still wonder what it looks like to follow Jesus. Discover how to lay a foundation for spiritual development and build the strength to get through challenges.

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Swag Sunday
Feb
8

Swag Sunday

It’s Super Bowl Sunday!!! Today is a fun day to show your team loyalty. Feel free to wear a jersey, t-shirt, polo, or even socks of your favorite sports team.

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2025 Contribution Statements Available
Jan
11
to Jan 18

2025 Contribution Statements Available

If you made a financial contribution to Encounter in 2024, your contribution statements are available. Just pick them up at the refreshment table. Any that are not picked up by 1/26 will be mailed out.

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Order Your Devotional
Jan
4
to Feb 8

Order Your Devotional

Ready to begin reading the Bible but you have no idea where to start. Pastor Ken has written a devotional based on the Gospel of John. Order your copy today.

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Christmas Eve Service
Dec
24

Christmas Eve Service

Enjoy an evening with us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join us for a late afternoon of carols and a family photo opp. Invite friends and family to rediscover the joy of Christmas.

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday
Dec
21

Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday

It’s time to open up the Christmas bins and pull out those ugly Christmas sweaters. The uglier the better!!!

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Worship Night featuring Christmas Carols
Dec
12

Worship Night featuring Christmas Carols

We are excited for an evening of worship and prayer. Enjoy an intimate night where we can sing, focus on God, and have a guided prayer time as we end prayer week.

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Mobile Food Bank
Dec
10

Mobile Food Bank

Spread the news! If you are hungry or know someone else who is hungry, come on out and get food. Bring a cart or dolly because we are giving out big bulk items for you to take home. Please show up at 8 am if you would like to volunteer.

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Women's Ornament Exchange Party
Dec
7

Women's Ornament Exchange Party

Go buy an ornament for $10. Wrap it and bring a dessert or an appetizer. Enjoy a fun night of laughter and getting to know the women of Encounter. Contact Heidi for more information.

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Decorate Encounter for Christmas
Nov
30

Decorate Encounter for Christmas

Fun day to gather, decorate the church for Christmas and sing Christmas Carols.

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Soup Potluck
Nov
30

Soup Potluck

Cook your favorite soup. This is our Thanksgiving celebration —an afternoon of enjoying different soups, getting to know each other, and talking about what we’re thankful for.

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Mobile Food Bank
Nov
12

Mobile Food Bank

Spread the news! If you are hungry or know someone else who is hungry, come on out and get food. Bring a cart or dolly because we are giving out big bulk items for you to take home. Please show up at 8 am if you would like to volunteer.

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Operation Christmas Child
Nov
2
to Nov 23

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a service event sponsored by Samaritan's Purse. Imagine being a child and getting your very first Christmas gift. Now, imagine this happening all over the world.

We have two options. You can pick up a box on November 2nd to take home to fill. Please return it on November 23rd. Our goal this year is to pack 50 boxes to be sent to kids throughout the world. Our boxes will have a special code, and we will find out which countries they went to in mid-December.

Please make a $10 donation per box you fill to help cover shipping.

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Get to Know Ya Day
Oct
19

Get to Know Ya Day

Do you want to get to know our new worship leader better? Join us for Get to Know Ya Day. We will have snacks in the courtyard and it will be your chance to hear his heart and get to know him better.

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Fall Kick-off
Sep
14

Fall Kick-off

Fall is here—a season of change. The leaves are turning, kids are back in school, and football’s on again. But more than that, it’s a chance to pause and celebrate what God is doing in our lives. And here’s the good news—it’s never too late to realign and step into something beautiful.

Life is full of noise, demands, and distractions pulling us in every direction—but what if we could live with greater focus and freedom? In our new series, “Undistracted,” inspired by Bob Goff’s book, we’ll discover how to clear away the clutter that keeps us from becoming who God created us to be. Together, we’ll learn how to let go of what doesn’t matter, lean into what does, and live with joy, purpose, and an undivided heart.

So come join us, bring a friend, and stick around after service for a potluck meal. Just bring something to share—we’d love to hang out with you!

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Fantasy Football Draft
Aug
26

Fantasy Football Draft

Are you a football fan looking to show off your knowledge? Maybe you know nothing about football but would love to hang out to connect and build friends while learning about the sport. Join Encounter’s Fantasy Football League. You draft a team, start different players each week and if your players score more than your opponent, you win the week. Win enough weeks and you may go to our playoffs and win it all.

For more info, Text Ken @ 310.940.4628

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Operation Christmas Child – Get Ready Early!
Jul
20
to Aug 3

Operation Christmas Child – Get Ready Early!

Every November, Encounter Church participates in Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. We pack shoeboxes filled with gifts and send them to children around the world—many of whom may not otherwise receive anything for Christmas.

As Back-to-School sales are happening now, we encourage you to pick up school supplies while prices are low. Stocking up now means you’ll be ready when it’s time to pack your shoebox in November!

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Worship Survey - We’d Love Your Input!
Jul
20
to Aug 3

Worship Survey - We’d Love Your Input!

Gabe, our new worship leader, is excited to hear your thoughts on the direction of worship at Encounter. Please take a moment to complete this short survey and share your feedback.

Thank you in advance for your support!

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Growth Track - Love Out
Jul
20

Growth Track - Love Out

How has God designed you to make a difference? What is your purpose? Who do you have a passion to serve? All of these questions will be explored in “Love Out” as we learn others the way the God loves us.

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Church in the Park - Father's Day
Jun
15

Church in the Park - Father's Day

We are so excited to celebrate Dad’s with church in the park once again! This is our first time since Covid shut everything down.

The church will provide the burgers. Please sign up to bring something so that we can have a great picnic after the service.

Please RSVP by June 11th so that we have an idea of how much food to purchase.

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Baptism
Apr
20

Baptism

Have you decided to follow Jesus or decided to follow Jesus but was never baptized? What better day to celebrate that than on Easter Sunday? Contact Ken at 310.323.2115 for more info.

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Easter Musical
Apr
18
to Apr 19

Easter Musical

No Greater Love - A Passion Play

Enjoy an evening of laughter and reflection as you enjoy a play/musical on the death and resurrection of Christ from the perspective of those who were there.

April 18th @ 7 PM
April 19 @ 3 PM & 7 PM

Presale Tickets:
$15 - Venmo: @kelscabaret
Note:
1. Name
2. Number of Tickets ( $15 each)
3. Performance Date /time: 4/18 @ 7 PM, 4/19 @ 3 PM, 7 PM

Tickets @ the Door:
$20 Cash/Venmo @kelscabaret




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Potluck
Mar
30

Potluck

Cook or bake your favorite dish and join us after the service to eat together and get to know each other.

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Prayer Walk for Neighborhood and North High School
Mar
23

Prayer Walk for Neighborhood and North High School

Encounter has made a commitment to serve the needs of those in our community, starting with our neighborhood and North High School. Please join us in an afternoon of prayer as we walk through our neighborhood praying for every home and around North praying for every student, teacher, faculty, and staff.

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Prayer Week
Mar
23
to Mar 27

Prayer Week

At Encounter, we believe that prayer truly does change everything. We want to invite you to join us for prayer week. Beginning, March 25, there will be a theme to pray for each day.

We invite you to share your prayer requests or answered prayer stories with Ken. Fill in the form below. We would love to celebrate with you and join you in prayer as well!

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Encounter Workday
Mar
2

Encounter Workday

Grab your gloves. Put on your work clothes, We’ll be emptying out and rearranging rooms and doing yard work.

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Fire Disaster Relief Food Drive
Jan
19

Fire Disaster Relief Food Drive

Encounter is doing a food drive to help support the LA Regional Food Bank in its service to the victims of the fires. Raid your pantry, shop at the store, ask a friend or neighbor to contribute but let's feed those in need. We invite you to help us make a difference by purchasing and donating canned food and dried goods.

We will be collecting the items after church on January 19th.

See the flyer below for what we are collecting.

Feel free to drop your food by the Church office. If we are not there, please leave it by the office door.

Encounter Community Church
18749 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90504

310.323.2115

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Decorate Encounter Outdoors for Christmas
Dec
8

Decorate Encounter Outdoors for Christmas

Tis the season to be jolly so let's decorate Encounter outdoors for Christmas cheer. Immediately following the service.

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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Christmas Party
Dec
5

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Christmas Party

Spread Joy This Christmas: Help Us Throw a Holiday Party for Kids with Cancer 🎁

This holiday season, we’re bringing extra cheer to children battling cancer—and we need your help to make it unforgettable! Join us in creating a magical Christmas party filled with laughter, love, and holiday spirit.

How You Can Help:

  • Volunteer to assist with party activities, decorations, and gifts.

  • Share Your Time to help make the day special for every child.

Whether you’re serving food, setting up a holiday craft station, or simply sharing some Christmas cheer, your involvement will make a world of difference for these brave kids and their families.

Let's come together to make this Christmas one they’ll never forget. 💖

Sign Up Today @ the welcome table.

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