Fall 2023 Events Calendar
Below we’ve highlighted some main church activities and events happening
in the coming months. For a calendar showing all activities taking place,
scroll to the bottom of the page and click FULL CHURCH CALENDAR.
*Click here to download a copy of the Fall 2023 Events Calendar
September
9.24 – Find Your People Gathering
5-7pm in E-111. FYP exists to gather adults ages 25-45 in a meaningful space to form connections and glorify God together with the purpose of discipling, empowering, and unleashing them back into the communities God has placed them in. Bring a snack to share! (Chips & salsa, crackers, veggies, fruit, etc.) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
October
10.1 – Nerf/Gym Night (MS/HS Combined)
Join other youth for a fun night at the church.
10.6–10.8 – Men’s Retreat
Join other men ages 18+ at Camp Gideon for good food, fellowship, Biblical teachings, and some friendly competitions. Cost: $80 (Early Bird, by Sept. 17.) OR $90 (After Sept 17) Use promo code EARLYBIRD at checkout for $10 off! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
10.14 – Fall Community Outreach Day
10.14 – Foster, Adopt, and Kinship Mother’s Group Breakfast
Come connect with other moms who understand to receive encouragement, education, and hope for your journey. Breakfast is provided. Registration and further details TBA.
10.21 – Trunk or Treat
Join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. Candy will bw provided but donations of candy are accepted. Reservations will be required for “trunks” participating. Contact Tammy at tforsythe@firstfriends.org
10.22 – Find Your People Gathering
5-7 pm in E-111. FYP exists to gather adults ages 25-45 in a meaningful space to form connections and glorify God together with the purpose of discipling, empowering, and unleashing them back into the communities God has placed them in. Bring a snack to share! (Chips & salsa, crackers, veggies, fruit, etc.)
10.25 – Costume Party (MS/HS Combined)
6:30-8:30 pm in the youth rooms.
10.27–28 – Gather Conference (College/Young Adults)
6 pm at Camp Gideon. Gather Conference is seeking to unite young adults for a weekend full of fellowship and encouragement for God’s next generation. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
November
11.3 – Soccer Celebration
For information on how you can volunteer at this event contact rblyer@firstfriends.org
11.3-5 – RUOK Middle School Retreat
11.4 – Basketball Celebration
For information on how you can volunteer at this event contact rblyer@firstfriends.org
11.5 – Baptism Service (Required Class Prior)
Please contact npetroff@firstfriends.org for details and to register for the required class which will be held on Monday, Oct. 16 at 6pm.
11.5 – Concert of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
6:30-8pm. All are invited to come and pray for our brothers and sisters abroad who are being persecuted for their faith.
11.10–12 – “All-In” High School Retreat
11.10 – Marriage Date Night
11.11 – Foster, Adopt, and Kinship Mother’s Group Breakfast
Come connect with other moms who understand to receive encouragement, education, and hope for your journey. Breakfast is provided. Registration and further details TBA.
11.18 – Women’s Faith in Action
11.26 – Friendsgiving (MS/HS Combined)
Youth rooms. Grades 6-12.
11.26 – Find Your People Gathering
5-7 pm in L-41. FYP exists to gather adults ages 25-45 in a meaningful space to form connections and glorify God together with the purpose of discipling, empowering, and unleashing them back into the communities God has placed them in. Bring a snack to share! (Chips & salsa, crackers, veggies, fruit, etc.)
December
12.3 – Child Dedication Service
Come and join us as we partner with parents in dedicating their children to God. Contact Nancy at npetroff@firstfriends.org for information on the required class which will be held on Monday, Nov. 20 at 6 pm.
12.4 – Gingerbread Bash
12.9 – Foster, Adopt, and Kinship Mother’s Group Breakfast
Come connect with other moms who understand to receive encouragement, education, and hope for your journey. Breakfast is provided. Registration and further details TBA.
12.10 – Congregational Meeting
12.13 – Christmas Party (MS/HS Combined)
6:30-8:30 pm in the youth rooms.