Encounter occurs on Tuesday nights throughout the year in the church. We do pause during Advent and Lent.
Foster community, deepen your spiritual formation, and experience the presence of the Lord in the Eucharist. Join us throughout the year at Encounter.
Encounter is for you, whether you're single, married, or a grandparent. It provides a nurturing space to connect with other parishioners, grow in your spiritual and theological formation, and spend time with Christ in the Eucharist.
See The Full Encounter ScheduleAt Encounter You Will:
Gather Together
Build community with new and old faces over dinner
Grow In Your Faith
Hear a talk that will help you grow in your spiritual and theological formation
Pray & Adore
After the talk take time in prayer along with praise and worship with Christ in the Eucharist
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. James located
St. James is located at: 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
How is the evening scheduled?
The Encounter night schedule looks like this:
- 5 pm meet in the Church for dinner in the Laramie Room (lower level of the church).
- Around 6 pm we move upstairs to the worship space for formation.
- 6:30 pm adoration.
If you have children, they will have the opportunity for formation according to their age group. They will come back to you when adoration begins.
Who can participate?
Encounter is for you.
Whether you’re single, married, a grandparent, have children, don’t have children, a sinner, a saint, etc. The evening is designed to provide you with a nurturing space to connect with other parishioners, grow in your spiritual and theological formation, and spend time with Christ in the Eucharist.
Do I Need to Register?
You do not need to register to attend. However, if you know you will be at a certain night using the registration form below does help us gauge the amount of food to purchase.
What if I can't make an Encounter night?
If you register and can’t make the evening that is okay! We’ll see you at the next Encounter night!
Can I Bring a Non-Catholic or a person of another Christian denomination to Encounter?
Invite anyone to Encounter! Adoration offers a gentle path to Christianity, unveiling Christ’s true presence in the Church and sacraments. It’s a welcoming entry point for those seeking faith and connection with a community alive in Jesus.
is confession available during encounter?
Yes! The sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation is available during adoration.
