Encounter Church Sacramento
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About Encounter Church Sacramento
Encounter Church Sacramento is a non-denominational Christian church in Sacramento. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to Encounter Church Sacramento
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service times on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Live with Restream, September 13
Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Encounter Church on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
4 groups across 4 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupAWANA
Tuesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
AWANA for children ages 3 through 6th grade, September-May
FLIPT 180 (Youth Group)
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
Middle/high school youth group; dinner beforehand
Pastor John's Bible Study
Thursday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Co-ed adult Bible study at the church's Welcome Center
Couples
1 groupPursuing Purity in Marriage (Married Couples Small Group)
Friday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Married couples small group hosted at the Leclerc residence
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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