What is Encounter?
Encounter is a Brisbane-wide Youth project run under Archdiocesan Ministries Founded in 2020, our mission is to get the largest amount of young people to encounter Jesus and live The Gospel!
We now have four locations: Springfield (that’s you!), Kedron, Caboolture and Coomera.
WHAT HAPPENS AT ENCOUNTER?
At Encounter Springfield, we run every Friday night of the school term for grades 7-12, from 6:30pm to about 8:30pm at Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish, Springfield Lakes, QLD (58 Opperman Drive). We’ve got great food, fun games, superb praise and worship, and awesome opportunity to dive deeper into faith as a young person through talks and small groups.
It’s all so good! and bonus, attending is 100% free!
Here's where we are 📍
COUNTDOWN TO YOUTH GROUP!
New here?
Clickt the button below to register for Encounter! This is a ‘fill-out-once’ form – so when you come to youth every Friday, you won’t have to register again!
Term 1
This Term we’re diving into our lenten series ’40/40′. Journey with us every Friday on Jesus’ journey during the 40 days and 40 nights in the desert preparing His heart and mission.
This Lent, we want to invite you to slow down, pay attention, and discover how God speaks in the quiet. Our 40/40 Series explores the heart of Lent through 6 key practices that help us grow in faith:
Fasting
Week 1, we’re learning how letting go of distractions creates space for God, gratitude and compassion.
Mercy/Almsgiving
Exploring practical ways to show kindness, serve others and recognise God’s love in action.
Prayer
Understanding prayer as an intentional honest relationship with God – not something complicated or perfect.
Reconciliation
We’ll be heading to Reco Rally an event run by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Us and Youth groups all across the Archdiocese will come together for a night of fun, praise and worship and discovering the Lord’s mercy and peace that comes from returning to God with an open heart.
Holy Week Pt.1
Walking with Jesus through Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday – the centre of our story of hope.
Holy Week Pt.2
Walking with Jesus through Good Friday and the Easter Vigil – the centre of our story of hope.
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
We’re moving our main communication to Whatsapp Communities in light of new Social Media Laws
This will be the easiest way to stay updated on Encounter Youth events, announcements, and important info throughout the year. We’ll still be on Instagram and Facebook for photos and updates but if you want to stay in the loop, make sure you join our WhatsApp Community below! (Don’t forget to read the Community Guidelines in the ‘Announcements‘ too)
*Parents if you’d like more information on the guidelines we’re following and what we’re doing to ensure a safe online community. You can find that below too!
0431 730 998
encounterspringfield01@gmail.com
Encounter acknowledges the Yuggera people, the traditional custodians of the land where we gather. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise their Connection to Country and their role in caring for and maintaining Country over thousands of years.
We work, play, learn and worship on Yuggera land.