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Encounter Church Winchcombe

We passionately believe young people are an essential part of the church and want to see you equipped and empowered to FOLLOW JESUS FIRST and NOW!

We currently have the following groups and events, alongside all age church life:

Sunday Youth

(School Years 6-11)

We meet every Sunday during the weekly celebration. After the worship we head to the youth room in No. 9 (next door) for games, snacks, Bible study and time to chat and pray together. 

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Upcoming Youth Events

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Big Church Weekend at the Farm

Saturday 13 June10.00 am – 2.30 pmChapel Farm
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Youth BBQ

Friday 19 June7.00 pm – 8.30 pmNumber 9
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The Big Summer Bash

Friday 3 July7.00 pm – 9.00 pmKendal Road Baptist Church
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DTI (Dreaming the Impossible)

Wednesday 29 July12.00 am – 11.59 pmStafford

From seasonal parties to youth weekends away, serving other people to Christian summer festivals, we have a rolling programme of opportunities to spend time with new and old friends, grow in our love for Jesus, find out more about God and what it means to live for him. And to have a lot of fun and laughs along the way!

This is a growing ministry so please contact [email protected] to stay in the loop for the latest news!

Parent/Carer Consent Required before first attendance (Online or in person)
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Ruth West

Youth Pastor

Meet our Youth Pastor Ruth

Ruth is the Youth Pastor here at Encounter Vineyard. She is responsible for ministry with young people from school year 6 to young adults and has been involved in ministry with young people in church, school and community settings since being at school herself. She has a passion for young people to know God’s love for them through Jesus and to be empowered in everything they have been created for. Ruth is married to Dave and, originally from Oxfordshire, first moved to the area when they got married in 2009. She is excited to join Encounter Vineyard having returned to the Cotswolds following ministry and study in Cardiff.

Contact info

Encounter Vineyard, Gretton Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5EE

info@encountervineyard.org.uk

Sunday at 10 am

Encounter meets every Sunday in Winchcombe for a celebration that starts at 10:00 am and that last about 90 minutes. It is informal, welcoming and involve a mix of spirit-filled worship, relevant and real Bible teaching, communion and prayer ministry.

Encounter Kids  & Encounter Youth will take place during the talk allowing the kids to have their own input with creative crafts and stories whilst the parents have quality time to focus on the talk.

Encounter Trust Winchcombe is a UK registered charity no. 1157308

‘VINEYARD’ is a United Kingdom and European Union trade mark registered to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. The ‘VINEYARD CHURCHES’ logo, Vineyard ‘grapes’ device and ‘VINEYARD’ with ‘grapes’ device logo are all registered trade marks of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Used here under license. All rights reserved.

Contact info

Encounter Vineyard, Gretton Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5EE

info@encountervineyard.org.uk

Sunday at 10 am

Encounter meets every Sunday in Winchcombe for a celebration that starts at 10:00 am and that lasts about 90 minutes. It is informal, welcoming and involves a mix of spirit-filled worship, relevant and real Bible teaching, communion and prayer ministry.

Encounter Kids will take place during the talk allowing the kids to have their own input with creative crafts and stories whilst the parents have quality time to focus on the talk.

Encounter Trust Winchcombe is a UK registered charity no. 1157308

‘VINEYARD’ is a United Kingdom and European Union trade mark registered to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. The ‘VINEYARD CHURCHES’ logo, Vineyard ‘grapes’ device and ‘VINEYARD’ with ‘grapes’ device logo are all registered trade marks of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Used here under license. All rights reserved.