"If you are hearing God's gentle call on your life but are unsure what next steps to take, do the ENCOUNTER course. You will be enriched by the diversity of people talking about their own callings and journey with God."
Cathy, Encounter 2024Ever wondered what God is calling you to?
Would you like to have a greater impact as a Christian disciple?
Invest in your faith journey in 2025: join with others on Encounter to explore your gifts and vocation.
What is Encounter?
- Encounter is a place to deepen your awareness of God
- An opportunity to reflect on your faith journey
- A supportive small group environment for sharing and learning together
- A place to help you discern your unique calling
What does Encounter cover?
The programme provides opportunities to consider:
- What does it mean for me to follow Jesus today?
- What are my gifts and skills?
- What is God calling me to?
- What part do I play in God's mission?
- How does my call fit within Methodist tradition?
Programme topics include:
- Encountering God
- Encountering Methodism
- Encountering Self
- Encountering Vocation
- Encountering Mission
- Encountering Ministry
Where is Encounter?
- Encounter 2025 will be hosted online enabling you to join with people from all around the Methodist Connexion to explore discipleship and calling together.
Who is Encounter for?
- The programme is for any adult from the Methodist Church in Britain who is seeking to deepen their discipleship and explore their vocation.
What do I need to know about Encounter?
- We will meet online, between February and November 2025.
- The Encounter programme is being offered free of charge.
How do I find out more about Encounter?
Join us for a taster evening:
- Monday 13th January 2025
- Tuesday 21st January 2025
- Thursday 30th January 2025
All at 7pm
Book here for your choice of date: Encounter
Contact the Encounter team for more information
Tricia Mitchell mitchellt@methodistchurch.org.uk
Sharon Nugent nugents@methodistchurch.org.uk
James Devenishdevenishj@methodistchurch.org.uk
Spread the word
Here is an invitation flyer (Pdf) for you to download and share with people in your church.
Testimonials
"I can confidently say I have encountered God in a more meaningful way which, has profoundly impacted on my mission in serving others with my God given gifts”
Lucy, Encounter 2024
"Encounter was a transformative journey, offering meaningful insights into ministry pathways within Methodism and helping me to discern how I might serve within this community."
Munawar, Encounter 2024
"Encounter has been an encouraging, and inclusive experience A safe space, where we have met God in different ways through the participants and the Leaders, who have shared, what God has done in their lives. It has given us a confidence and a hope that God will be waiting for us to go forward as the people we are meant to be. I would highly recommend it."
Iris, Encounter 2024
"Encounter helped shape my journey of calling, it taught me to look within – for the unexpected – and find my path”
Phil, Ealing Trinity Circuit
"I honestly cannot recommend the programme enough"
Deborah, Barking Methodist ChurchWant to explore further?
If you are interested in knowing about a range of lay ministries in the church please see our Vocations pages.
