Encounter
Verb: to meet, converge, sometimes unexpectedly
A group of people gathered for dinner one night in January, with the desire of discussing a similar vision: the creation of an evening service to connect with the young adults at Holy Covenant Jamison. As discussions continued over the following weeks, the vision grew. The group knew they didn’t want to compete with existing ministries and services at the church or within the wider diocese, but rather complement them. The group also knew that they wanted a place where creative forms of worship could be expressed, discussed, explored and taught. It seemed like a natural flow on from the 24-hour prayer ministry that was growing in the church. And so Encounter was born.
Encounter strives to provide a place to encounter God through creative forms of worship, inspirational teaching, and communion over food. It is aimed at connecting with 17–30 year olds but all are welcome. Gifted theologians, poets, and authors, are amongst some of the guest speakers this year.
Encounter is held on the last Sunday of the month at 6.00 pm at Holy Covenant Church, Jamison.