News & Events

YOUTH MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER – WALL OF GIVING:

This July, the Friends Church Youth Group will be travelling to Bentonville, AR where they will learn about economic injustice and the effect that monopolies and corporate control have on creating wealth disparities. In order to raise funds for their trip, you’re invited to take part in the Wall of Giving. This display has envelopes with different amounts that correspond to a different IOU from the Youth, this could be a selfie from the trip, a poem, or a postcard. Be sure to check out the fundraiser after the 9am and 11am services during the month of March to support our Youth! For more information, reach out to Pastor Brooke: pastorbrooke@friends-ucc.org.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, MARCH 1:

Please join us for a Congregational Meeting following the 11:00 service. We will be voting on adopting a Creation Justice Covenant and becoming a Creation Justice church. There will also be announcements and discussion regarding current initiatives and upcoming events this spring at Friends.

YEAR-LONG PASTOR-LED WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY, MARCH:

Last month we started a 48-week study going through the entire Bible that is offered twice weekly at Friends Church: Mondays at 11:30am, and Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Whether the midday offering on Mondays or the evening one on Tuesdays fits best with your schedule, you are welcome to attend either. The readings for Week 6 (Mar. 9 & 10) are Genesis, chapters 27-36; Psalms 46, 47, & 117; Romans, chapters 14-16; and Mark, chapters 1-7. For more information, contact Pastor Dan. 

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LENTEN MEDITATION, MARCH 3. 10, 17, 24:

Please join the Spiritual Life team as we meet for Lenten meditation on Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 7:30 am in the sanctuary. For more information, please contact Jodie Robinson at jocelinbrune@gmail.com.

LENTEN MID-WEEK RECITAL SERIES, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25:

Join us for a series of Lenten Midday Recitals! Bring your own lunch for fellowship beginning at 11:30 am, and stay for a 20-30 minute program, beginning at 12:00, of music selected by our gifted musicians.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIRST FRIDAY, MARCH 6:

Friends Church will be at Bryan’s First Friday on March 6, and we’d love your help representing our church in the community! No special skills required, just a friendly face and an open heart. Interested? Email Megan at evangelism@friends-ucc.org to sign up or ask questions.

FIRST FRIDAY WITH FRIENDS, MARCH 6:

First Friday with Friends is held in conjunction with Downtown Bryan’s First Friday activities. We have a meet up at Blackwater Draw and always have a few people there for the 5:30-7:30 timeframe. Some folks stay at Blackwater all evening and others stop by on their way to or from dining and playing in downtown Bryan.

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THEOLOGY ON TAP, MARCH 12:

Join us for the resurrected T.o.T. program and fellowship this Thursday, March 12, at 6:00pm at KinderHill Brew Lab, 505 W 31st St, Bryan. We call it “Theology on Tap” because our informal discussions revolve around faith and spirituality, bringing our lives more in tune with God’s will and way, and the venue has an assortment of great beers on tap, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails and mocktails. Detroit style pizzas available. Minors are welcome, as are four-leggeds. Weather-permitting, our group gathers in the large, shaded outdoor area. Chairs are limited, so please bring your lawn chairs. Note: For our March T.o.T. gathering, 5% of all proceeds will benefit United Way of the Brazos Valley.

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GUYZ BREAKFAST, MARCH 14:

Guyz Breakfast brings together fellowship, fun and great food. Join us at the church on the second Saturday of the month 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bring your favorite breakfast food or drink to share. Pancakes and coffee are provided.

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INQUIRE + CONNECT, MARCH 15:

After the 11am service on March 15, join us at the Inquire Class to learn about Friends—our history, our community, our opportunities for engagement—from church members and one of our pastors. The Inquire Class concludes with an invitation to participate in an optional follow-up Connect Class offered in the home of a church member. In the Connect Class you will learn more about the vision and mission of Friends Church, and how you can “connect” with our various options for nurturing your spirituality, seeking social justice, and getting more involved in our community of faith. For more information and to sign up for Inquire + Connect, contact Jodie Robinson atspirit_devlop@friends-ucc.org.

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LENTEN DAY OF QUIET, MARCH 21:

Lenten Quiet Day is a time spent quietly with God and tobe embraced by a sacred space. Please join the Spiritual Life team Saturday,March 21, from 9:00 am until noon. Spend the morning in quiet prayer, peacefulmusic, and art expression. For more information, contact Jodie Robinson atjocelinbrune@gmail.com

 

20/30 SOMETHINGS BOOK CLUB, MARCH 26:

The 20/30 Somethings will be meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 6:00pm to discuss John Fugelsang’s book Separation of Church and Hate. You do not need to have finished the book (or even read it for that matter) just come as you are, and bring a snack to share! Contact Pastor Brooke for more details: pastorbrooke@friends-ucc.org

 

LINDA COATS BOOK CLUB, MARCH 26:

Book Club meets Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm. The book from this month’s banned/challenged book list is The Giver by Lois Lowry. Join us!

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NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, MARCH 29:

On March 29, we welcome our newest members into the life of Friends Congregational Church. If you are interested in joining Friends Church on New Member Sunday, please contact Senior Pastor Dan De Leon (pastor@friends-ucc.org), Executive Pastor Trent Williams (pastortrent@friends-ucc.org), or Associate Pastor Brooke Dooley (pastorbrooke@friends-ucc.org).

EASTER CANDY REQUEST, MARCH 29:

We need individually wrapped candy, stickers, prizes or prefilled plastic eggs for the Easter egg hunt. No chocolate. Place them in baskets located in narthex.