Encounter Arena · Grays, Essex

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A Christ-centred church in Grays, Essex, where people encounter God, grow in faith and build authentic community.

A life rooted in faith

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Wednesday Impact Service

Wednesday 28 October · Every Wednesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Today

799 London Road, Grays, RM20 3LH

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Welcome

A Church Where Everyone Belongs

Encounter Arena is a Christ-centred church family where people are welcomed, discipled and encouraged to live with purpose. We gather to worship, grow in faith and build authentic community, while serving our city with the love of Jesus Christ. Whether you are exploring faith, returning to church or looking for a place to call home, there is a next step for you here.

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Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

Pastor Allen and Pastor Joyce Caiquo lead Encounter Arena, helping people encounter God personally and put their faith into practice.

Meet Our Leadership
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Serving Our Church Family

Pastor Allen Caiquo
Pastor Joyce Caiquo

Latest Sermon

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Events

Upcoming Events

Stay connected through worship gatherings, prayer and community moments.

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Ministries

Find Your Place to Grow

Every ministry exists to help people grow spiritually, build community and serve with purpose.

Ministry
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Prayer

Standing together in prayer

The Prayer team brings the church together in intercession, supporting our pastors, leaders and church family. We help people grow in prayer and provide prayer support for services and events.

Ministry

Bible Study Hub

Understand Scripture. Put faith into practice.

The Bible Study Hub helps people understand the Bible and apply it to everyday life. Teachers prepare sound lessons and encourage questions, discussion and shared spiritual growth.

Department

Hospitality

Making room for a warm welcome

Hospitality helps make Encounter Arena welcoming and comfortable. Through catering, refreshments and care for shared spaces, the team supports church gatherings and events.

Faith in Action

Community Impact

Discover the community projects that have brought people together through music, practical support and opportunity.

Completed

COVID-19: Standing With You

A historical community response during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Archived

Employability

Building confidence and access to career opportunities for young people.

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Archived

Music Night Out

Supporting young people to build connection and promote peer wellbeing.

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Life Stories

Stories of Life Change

Growing in faith, finding community and learning to serve, one step at a time.

Serving in the media team has taught me more than how to work with equipment. I am learning to prepare well, stay calm when things change and ask for help when I need it. Having people around me who are willing to teach has helped my confidence grow. I see the work behind the scenes as part of helping others take part in the service.

Wheldon

Media Team

Being part of the intercessory team is helping me become more consistent in prayer. I am learning to listen, to pray for people beyond my own circle and to keep praying when answers take time. Praying alongside others has encouraged me to speak up with more confidence. That habit is slowly becoming part of my everyday life, too.

Pauline

Intercessory Team

The choir is teaching me to listen as much as I sing. Through rehearsals and encouragement from the team, I am growing in confidence and learning to take feedback without being so hard on myself. I am also becoming more intentional about the words we sing. Worship feels more personal to me now, and that carries into my week.

Adjoa

Choir

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Prayer

How Can We Pray For You?

Share your prayer request with the church team. You do not have to carry it alone.

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Giving

Your Generosity Changes Lives

Giving supports worship, discipleship, outreach and practical ministry through Encounter Arena Church.