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News & Events
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November
Brazos Church Pantry
Nov 1
BRAZOS CHURCH PANTRY, Nov 1: First Saturday of each month (Nov 1). Volunteer here. Contact Becky Burks for more info.
Guyz Breakfast
Nov 8
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.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Nov 15
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis and connect them to resources that can help. This course is being presented in-person and offers a 3-year certification. The training is Sat., Nov 15 from 8:30am - 5:00pm at Friends. Register here: http://bit.ly/46I8sg5.
Friendsgiving
Nov 23
It’s that wonderful time of year again — our beloved Friendsgiving gathering, Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 5:30pm. This event is always a highlight of the season. Because this celebration has grown over the years, we’ve organized the sign-up into clear categories for food, supplies, and volunteer roles. Whether you’re bringing a dish, lending a hand with setup or cleanup, or helping keep the buffet and drink stations running smoothly, your participation makes a big difference. Thank you for helping us create another memorable Friendsgiving!
Sign up online.
First Friday with Friends
Nov 7
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.
20/30 Somethings Book Club
Nov 10
The Friends 20/30 Somethings Book Club will be meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6pm to discuss Philip Gulley’s book If the Church Were Christian: Rediscovering the Values of Jesus. You do not need to have read the book, just bring a snack and enjoy the conversation. Contact Pastor Brooke for details and address: pastorbrooke@friends-ucc.org
Inquire + Connect
Nov 16
After the 11am service on Nov 16th, join us at the Inquire Class you will 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 opportunities for nurturing your spirituality, seeking social justice, and getting more involved in the life of our community of faith. For more information and to sign up for Inquire + Connect, contact Jodie Robinson at spirit_devlop@friends-ucc.org.
Craft Sale from Guatemala
Nov 29 & 30
Get a jump on your Christmas shopping Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 29th & 30th). Visit the craft exhibit in the hallway outside the church office. UPAVIM (United for a Better Life) exports beautiful Fair Trade handmade gifts and crafts all around the world. Your purchases support educational and medical programs in the impoverished community of La Esperanza in Guatemala City. Come on Saturday Nov 29th from 10-2 or before or after church on Sunday Dec. 30th.
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