I have been attending Friends and I like the church. What do I do next?
Attend an Event. One of the best ways to connect to others is through fun, no-pressure social events scheduled throughout the year. We always have something new going on at Friends and you're invited to join! Visit the calendar to keep up to date.
Attend an Adult Discipleship Class. A variety of classes are offered during the week. Some are open to everyone, while others are part of our men’s or women’s groups. More are being added as we are able! Visit our Adult Discipleship page for more information about what’s being offered now.
Join a Home Growth Group. These small groups are designed to provide closer connections and support one another as we grow in our faith. Groups meet in homes and at the church. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Falkenstein.
Attend our Friends 101 Class. Offered a few times every year, Friends 101 introduces you to who we are as a church. We discuss our history and doctrine as well as the importance of each individual’s role in accomplishing the vision of Friends. Everyone has a gift and can contribute to our ministry! This class is a prerequisite for church membership.
Attend an Event. One of the best ways to connect to others is through fun, no-pressure social events scheduled throughout the year. We always have something new going on at Friends and you're invited to join! Visit the calendar to keep up to date.
Attend an Adult Discipleship Class. A variety of classes are offered during the week. Some are open to everyone, while others are part of our men’s or women’s groups. More are being added as we are able! Visit our Adult Discipleship page for more information about what’s being offered now.
Join a Home Growth Group. These small groups are designed to provide closer connections and support one another as we grow in our faith. Groups meet in homes and at the church. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Falkenstein.
Attend our Friends 101 Class. Offered a few times every year, Friends 101 introduces you to who we are as a church. We discuss our history and doctrine as well as the importance of each individual’s role in accomplishing the vision of Friends. Everyone has a gift and can contribute to our ministry! This class is a prerequisite for church membership.
Do I have to be a member to participate?
You can participate in most activities without being a member. We do require background checks for everyone working in our Children or Youth Discipleship Ministries.
You can participate in most activities without being a member. We do require background checks for everyone working in our Children or Youth Discipleship Ministries.
How often do you serve communion?
We generally celebrate communion or “The Lord’s Supper” as a special time of worship approximately five or six times a year.
How do I become a member at Friends?
Formal membership at NOEFC is an important step of commitment, one that we take very seriously, as members help lead the church in setting ministry priorities. The steps to membership include:
Formal membership at NOEFC is an important step of commitment, one that we take very seriously, as members help lead the church in setting ministry priorities. The steps to membership include:
- Know Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior as revealed in the Bible.
- Attend the Welcome to Friends class and be in agreement with the Evangelical Friends Church’s Faith and Practice.
- Meet with the Overseers Committee.
- Commit to partner with the church using your time, talents, and treasure.