Worship, learn and pray together.
Welcome!
At ENCOUNTER Worship, we believe that God is for everyone, and worship should be planned and led to help all people meet with God, regardless of age and ability.
On this website you’ll find resources and ideas to help you plan inclusive worship in your own setting. We are an experienced team and want to share our skills and knowledge to help more churches and faith communities worship together.
Getting Started
Not sure where to start? We’ve got it covered! Find out how to use our resources, and where to find them.
Our Mission Statement
Young and old worshipping together.
Young and old learning together.
Young and old praying together.
Unity across all ages.
About Us
Back in 2018 Rachael and Vanessa went to Spring Harvest in Harrogate. As they set off, their minister challenged them; “fix all-age worship!”
After attending a seminar led by Nick and Becky Drake (Worship for Everyone), a vision for ENCOUNTER emerged over a pizza.
Back in their home town of Hull, they planned the next all-age service and it was a success. Katy enthusiastically joined the team later – and now the group want to share their vision with you and your church.
Photo above shows Katy, Vanessa and Rachael
Accessibility
Accessibility is at the heart of our worship, so that all can encounter God together regardless of age, ability and Biblical understanding. We have easy-to-implement ideas that you can adapt to your context.
The Service
Each ENCOUNTER service has a clear structure with defined sections. Explore our plans and see how easily you can build an inclusive all-age service using our resources.
Recent Resources
Easter
The Big Idea This is an Easter Sunday service, however we begin at Christmas Day! At Christmas we celebrate the birth of hope, joy and peace when Christ came, But none of this made sense until the first Easter Sunday when all of these things were fulfilled in...
Unlimited Access Part 2: Easter Sunday
The Big Idea On Easter Sunday, Jesus burst out the tomb and no one can put him back inside. We can celebrate this and need to share the good news with others. This service can be used by itself or as a follow on to Unlimited Access Part 1: Good...
Unlimited Access Part 1: Good Friday
The Big Idea In this service we discover how Adam and Eve had unlimited access to God in the Garden of Eden. This access changed when they chose not to listen to God. When the temple was built a curtain was put up between the people and the Holy of Holies, a...
Testimonials
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