Encounter Young Adult Ministry

Rooted in Old St. Pats mission and vision, Encounter, the ​Young Adult Ministry, is an inclusive community for young singles and couples! Meet fellow OSP members as we foster connection, grow in faith, deepen relationships, engage in social justice initiatives, and discover new roles in family, work, society and the Catholic Church. Encounter weaves together spirituality, social justice, education, and social events to create one vibrant fabric of community. Details for our ongoing events are listed below. ​

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A team of active Encounter committee members along with Brenda Chávez, the Director of Young Adult Ministry and Neighborhood Engagement, coordinate all activities for this ministry. Along with planning events at the parish, we make it a priority to invite and welcome folks into the community to participate in rich experiences. This ministry also seeks to increase involvement and elevate voices of younger adult OSP members to integrate ideas for growth into the larger parish community. ​

Coming Up w/Encounter...

Young Adult Small Groups

Lawndale 5K

Meet with Encounter every 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month to build community and deepen your faith. We meet in the Rectory after the 5 pm mass from 6:15-7:30 pm. No sacraments or prior knowledge are necessary. Everyone between the ages of 18 and 39 are welcome. Snacks & drinks are provided. You can register here and/or stop by!  

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We invite you to join Encounter's team for the Lawndale 5k on Saturday, September 30th to help raise funds for the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center. When you register, make sure you join the "Old St. Pat's Young Adults (Encounter)" team. There will be prizes, food, and a great time in kinship with our neighbors!

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Women's Spirituality Group

Pneuma LGBTQ+ Faith Sharing

​Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, hosts a space for all women-identified folks to gather for prayer, faith sharing, and community building on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month. Together, we select books, podcasts, articles, and poems designed to explore and deepen our spirituality. 

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Encounter, OSP's Young Adult Ministry, hosts an inclusive and affirming faith sharing group for LGBTQ+ members. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.
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Contact: Brenda Chávez

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Register Here

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​How to get and stay connected:
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1. Follow us on Instagram! @OSPEncounter 
2. Follow us on Facebook here: facebook.com/EncounterOSP
3. Sign up for our weekly newsletter with all upcoming events and opportunities
4. Join our Collective Team to help plan events, retreats, welcome new members, and more! 
5. ​Reach out to Brenda Chávez, the Director of Young Adult Ministry and Neighborhood Engagement at brendac@oldstpats.org to learn more. 

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