We are located at 220 Campbelltown Road, Palmyra, PA 17078.

Encounter Church is easy to find—just off Route 322, Route 422 and close to several main interstates, including I-83. Whether you’re coming from Lebanon, Hershey, Hummelstown, or anywhere in Central Pennsylvania, we’re just a short drive away.

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We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to allow time for parking, checking in your children (if needed), and grabbing a cup of coffee before service begins.

Come as You Are
We’re a relaxed and welcoming community, and there’s no dress code here. Most people (including our staff!) wear jeans, so feel free to be yourself and come however you're comfortable.

Friendly Faces, No Pressure
You’ll be greeted with a smile and pointed in the right direction if you’d like help. We have a Welcome Center to the left of the sanctuary when you come in the main doors. There are friendly people waiting to show you around and answer any questions. But if you prefer to explore on your own, that’s totally fine too. We want you to feel at home and connect at your own pace—no pressure, no awkward hovering.

Worship That Glorifies the Lord and invites you to Encounter Him
Our worship team plays contemporary music that’s energetic, meaningful, engaging but above all else, gives all praise, glory and honor to God. It’s not about putting on a show—it’s about helping you connect with God in a real way.

Creative & Inspiring Services
We bring together creative elements that are exciting, inspiring, and designed to complement the sermon's theme. Our hope is that through worship, the message and God's word, you are equipped to grow in your faith journey and live in a continual pursuit of a deepening relationship with Jesus.

Messages That Matter
Our messages are rooted in Scripture but also applicable to real life, tackling real-life topics and asking: What does God's word have to say about this?

Kids Will Love It Here
Our Encounter Kidz Konnection program is one of our top priorities. It's high-energy, safe, and super fun—led by a passionate team that makes church the best part of your child’s week.

A Place for You
Encounter Church is a warm and welcoming church body where you and your family can grow, build meaningful friendships, and discover how much God loves you. We hope that every time you walk in our doors it feels like home and that you leave knowing: you matter—to God and to us.

Encounter Church is excited to welcome your kids! Our Kidz Konnection ministry is ready to provide a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children from Nursery through 5th grade during each of our Sunday services.

Each child is placed in an age-appropriate classroom where they’ll be cared for by our amazing team of trained, background-checked volunteers who love Jesus and love kids. Our goal is to make sure every child feels known, safe, and excited to come back each week!

You will receive a numbered tag for your child when you sign them into their classroom. If you are needed in Kidz Konnection at any time during the service, the number on your tag will pop up at the bottom of the screens in the sanctuary.

We also offer private rooms with live audio/video of the service for nursing moms or parents with little ones who need a break. From check-in to pick-up, we’ve created a process that’s smooth, secure, and easy to follow.

When you arrive, head straight to the Kidz Check-In area, or look for someone wearing a lanyard, and they can direct you to our KK. Someone from our team will be at the Check-In area to answer any questions, walk you through the check-in process, and make sure your child has a great experience. You do not need to register your child in advance of arriving at the church.

No, there is a special Kidz check-in area for first time guests where you can register your children for the service. You don't need to do that in advance.

Jesus Prioritized: In what way did my actions represent Jesus today?

John 1:1-4  "In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone."

Ephesians 1:10  "And this is the plan: At the right time He will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth."

Growth Pursued: How am I walking in accountability with others on my journey of faith?

Acts 2:42 "All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer."

Titus 2:12-13  "And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed."

People Empowered: How am I using my gifts to serve in the Body?

1 Peter 4:11   ^"Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God Himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to Him forever and ever! Amen."

Mark 10:43-45 "But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

John 13:12-17 "After washing their feet, He put on His robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them."

Generations Bridged: How am I investing in the lives of someone older/younger than me?

1 Timothy 4:12 "Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

Proverbs 27:7 "A person who is full refuses honey, but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry."

Proverbs 20:29 "The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old."

Communities Transformed: Am I close to someone far from God? What am I doing to show them God's love?

Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 2:47 "all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved."

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”

Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

At Encounter, we have groups that meet at various times throughout the week. We call these Growth Groups. Typically Growth Groups run on a semester basis and start in September, January, & June.

Growth Groups are groups that can range anywhere from 8-15  people that meet in homes or at the church. Growth Groups are geared toward making relational connections with others at Encounter - especially for those relatively new to the church - while growing together through study of God’s Word.

Through Bible Study Groups studying God’s word, to Fellowship Groups focused on connecting those completely new to Encounter or not yet plugged into the church, find community, to Interest Groups where kids and adults can foster intergenerational relationships through similar activities, to Hope Groups that offer support through life’s most difficult days, there is one aspect that unites them all: Discipleship. Discipleship comes in many shapes and forms, yet its purpose remains the same, to call all people to be fully devoted followers of Jesus and bring His love to life!

Our prayer is that you grow more deeply in your relationship with the Lord while finding life-long connections and friendships through these groups.