Friends Congregational Church - UCC

Rev. Dan De Leon accepted the call to serve the position of pastor on June 26, 2005, and he began his ministry at Friends Congregational Church on September 1, 2005. He comes to us from a fulltime position as Associate Minister to Youth at Highland Park Baptist Church in Austin, a progressive church sharing ties with the United Church of Christ through its affiliation with the Alliance of Baptists. Dan holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School, the seminary and graduate degree program of Texas Christian University, and he is currently working on completion of the Doctorate of Ministry at Brite. He was ordained into the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on January 20, 2001. Dan is married to Stacy De Leon, and they are proud parents to son, Mac De Leon, born in March of 2005 and daughter Ruth born in Janurary 2008..

Chris is originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Voice from The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, and graduated with Honors with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches in May 2006. As a tenor, he has performed several leading opera roles extensively while in Iowa and at SFA. He worked as a Graduate Assistant at SFA, teaching voice and accompanying other music majors and ensembles. Prior to coming to Friends Church, he was the Music Intern at First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches, where he directed the Chancel Women’s Choir and Junior High Choir, and was the assistant director for the Chancel Choir. He was also a staff singer for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches, and served as a substitute organist for several churches in the area. Chris began his tenure at Friends Church at choir rehearsal on June 7,2006, and his first Sunday was June 11, 2006. We welcome Chris to the Friends family!.

Bios coming SOON.

Bios coming SOON.

Vacant

Orginially from Lorena, Texas, Victoria is a junior at Texas A&M majoring in Sports Management with a minor in Business. Upon graduation she plans on attending gratuate school here at A&M or at U of H. While not taking care of the daily functions of the church office or studying for classes Victoria is involved in many organizations such as Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sport Marketing Association, Sport Management Society, Big Event, Kappa Kaddies, and Hope Group.