Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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  • Lesson of the Loaves

    Pastor Ed shares 3 valuable lessons from the famous miracle of Jesus multiplying the 5 loaves & 2 fish by which he fed the crowd.

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  • Easter Egg Hunt

    Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 13th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for children ages 1-10.  Resurrection Story, Gospel Story, face painting and more!

  • The Weekly Word

    Keep up with HEFC news and events by reading the latest edition of Weekly Word.
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  • Men’s Shooting and Fishing Event

    April 12th 9:00AM-4:00PM   David Vaughan’s Farm 2198 Old Church Road, Mechanicsville

  • PASSOVER SEDER DINNER

    APRIL 5TH @5PM

    Contact Dee Dee Mattingly mattinglydr1@gmail.com

  • WOMEN IN THE VINE

    • Aprill 11th @ 7pm in the gym
    • $30 (cash or check payable to Laura Smith)
    • Must sign up and pay by April 3rd
    • Minimum of 10 ladies required
    • Ladies 16 & up

  • NEW MEMBER CLASS

    March 30th after church service. Please bring a packed lunch.

  • MEN’S BONFIRE & DINNER

    APRIL 4TH @ 6PM

  • OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

    Collection bin starts on April 6th

  • NEW 6-WEEK SMALL GROUP

    The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM April 9 th – May 14 th  6763 Crump Drive Mechanicsville, Va 23111 Contact: Emily Skaar @skaar.eh59@gmail.com

  • Easter Potluck Breakfast

    April 13th after service

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March 29, 2025

  • Spring Clean (Rain Date)

    March 29, 2025

March 30, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    March 30, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    March 30, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    March 30, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • NEW MEMBER CLASS

    March 30, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    New Member class right after church. Bring a packed lunch

  • Evening Service

    March 30, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

April 1, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    April 1, 2025  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

April 2, 2025

  • VIRGINIA MARCH FOR LIFE - Hanover Bus

    April 2, 2025  9:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Staff Meeting

    April 2, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Great Wolf Lodge

    April 2, 2025  4:00 pm - April 3, 2025  2:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    April 2, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Men's EOF study

    April 2, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Launch Classroom in Gym

    The "Essentials of Faith" men's study runs from December 11th, 2024 through January 29, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:00pm every Wednesday in the Launch Room in the gym. You can preview this study on RightNow Media.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information.

    If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.

  • The Journey Youth

    April 2, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    April 2, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    April 2, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Easy chair chats occur every Wednesday at 7pm. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below. 

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

April 3, 2025

  • Great Wolf Lodge

    April 2, 2025  4:00 pm - April 3, 2025  2:30 pm

April 4, 2025

  • Tapestry of Grace

    April 4, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Men's Bonfire & Dinner

    April 4, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

    Men meet in the gym and/or outside on the first Fridayof each month from 6pm to 8:15pm for fellowship, devotional time, and dinneraround a bonfire.

April 5, 2025

  • Church Seder Meal

    April 5, 2025  5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

April 6, 2025

  • Operation Christmas Child-Collection Starts

    April 6, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    April 6, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    April 6, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    April 6, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Education Commission

    April 6, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

April 7, 2025

  • Spiritual Life Commission Meeting

    April 7, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Pastor's office

  • Stewardship Commission

    April 7, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

April 8, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    April 8, 2025  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

April 9, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    April 9, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    April 9, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Men's EOF study

    April 9, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Launch Classroom in Gym

    The "Essentials of Faith" men's study runs from December 11th, 2024 through January 29, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:00pm every Wednesday in the Launch Room in the gym. You can preview this study on RightNow Media.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information.

    If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.

  • The Journey Youth

    April 9, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    April 9, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    April 9, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Easy chair chats occur every Wednesday at 7pm. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below. 

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

April 11, 2025

  • Tapestry of Grace

    April 11, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 13, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    April 13, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    April 13, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    April 13, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    April 13, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Potluck Luncheon

    April 13, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Easter Egg Hunt

    April 13, 2025  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

April 14, 2025

  • Outreach Commission Meeting

    April 14, 2025  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Ad Council Meeting

    April 14, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

April 15, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    April 15, 2025  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

April 16, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    April 16, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    April 16, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Men's EOF study

    April 16, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Launch Classroom in Gym

    The "Essentials of Faith" men's study runs from December 11th, 2024 through January 29, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:00pm every Wednesday in the Launch Room in the gym. You can preview this study on RightNow Media.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information.

    If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.

  • The Journey Youth

    April 16, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    April 16, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    April 16, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Easy chair chats occur every Wednesday at 7pm. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below. 

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

April 17, 2025

  • Maundy Thursday Service

    April 17, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

April 18, 2025

  • Good Friday

    April 18, 2025

April 19, 2025
April 20, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    April 20, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    April 20, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    April 20, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • HEFC Pick Up Recreation

    April 20, 2025  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

April 22, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    April 22, 2025  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

April 23, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    April 23, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    April 23, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Men's EOF study

    April 23, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Launch Classroom in Gym

    The "Essentials of Faith" men's study runs from December 11th, 2024 through January 29, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:00pm every Wednesday in the Launch Room in the gym. You can preview this study on RightNow Media.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information.

    If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.

  • The Journey Youth

    April 23, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    April 23, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    April 23, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Easy chair chats occur every Wednesday at 7pm. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below. 

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

April 25, 2025

  • Spring Retreat

    April 25, 2025

    -$30 deposit due Mar 30, remaining $50 due Apr 23 -We’ll be coordinating about leaving early on Apr 25 (3PM?) -We can still use some help with work crew (kitchen, activities, etc)

  • Tapestry of Grace

    April 25, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 26, 2025

  • The Dovetail Group

    April 26, 2025  5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

April 27, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    April 27, 2025

  • VBS PLANNING MEETING

    April 27, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    April 27, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    April 27, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    April 27, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

Upcoming Sermons

The following are our upcoming sermons from Senior Pastor, Ed Vinson, Associate Pastor, Charles Smith or other guest speakers.

March 30, 2025 - What Are You Afraid Of? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will take the story of Jesus walking on the water and the fear of the disciples and show how Jesus can help us overcome our fears.

April 6, 2025 - What Are You Working For? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share the Bread of Life sermon of Jesus in how He wants us to believe in Him and thus take Him into our being by faith.

April 13, 2025 - Finishing Well by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share Jesus' teaching of Him being the Bread of Life where people following Him decided to leave. I hope we will be like Peter and those who last!

April 17, 2025 - His Table Changes You by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares 5 table scenes and how the fellowship there with Jesus changes hearts.

April 20, 2025 - Is The Resurrection A Mind Game? by Ed Vinson

I offer 4 proofs for the validity of the resurrection of Jesus.

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