What’s Happening

Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 27 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Bastanchury Parking Lot
Join us for an All-Church Trunk-or-Treat event! Kids through 5th grade are invited to come in costume for trunk-or-treating, while students (6th-12th grade) and others will host decorated cars. Everyone is invited to enjoy a hotdog or hamburger lunch for just $5/person (PB&J available for kids). Please bring your friends and family! Want to help? Host a trunk or help serve food by contacting Sandee Venegas at sandeev@rdf.org, or donate candy at the bins on the patio on Sundays or in the Church Office through October 27th.

CONNECT at RDF
Sunday, November 17 | 10:30 AM | Conference Room
If you’re newer to Rose Drive Friends Church, we invite you to dive deeper into what makes us who we are. It’s the perfect opportunity to hear from and mingle with our pastors, staff, and leaders in a relaxed atmosphere. At CONNECT, we’ll zoom into the heart of our church and explore our journey, beliefs, passions, and vision. Discover how you can plugged in through various groups, service opportunities, and local outreach initiatives. Then, we’ll connect over a delicious lunch with your family! We can’t wait to welcome you at CONNECT and are eager to get to know you better! Look for the balloons across from the main Sanctuary patio, on the 2nd floor of the gym building. RDFkidz and Student Ministries programming will be available for infants – 12th grade.

Open Craft Night
Fridays, September 27 and October 25 | 7-10 PM | D115 (Sandlot) on the SE side of the gym building
Everyone is welcome to bring their own crafts or projects to complete—whether you scrapbook, knit, make jewelry, stamp or have any other creative hobby. We’ll provide the table space and snacks, you bring the creativity! It’s the perfect opportunity to work on your projects, make new friends and enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Email Machae Tessier at MachaeT@rdf.org with any questions and to RSVP. No childcare provided.

THANKSGIVING MEAL DRIVE (October 20-November 23)
On Saturday, November 23, we will be handing out over 200 turkeys and Thanksgiving groceries. Please join us, as we partner with our Food Ministry to help serve our clients a nice Thanksgiving meal. The specific items needed are: instant mashed potatoes, canned beans, canned corn, stuffing mix, canned cranberry, gravy or gravy packets and cornbread mix. You can drop these items off Sundays at the bin on the patio, or Monday-Thursday in the Church Office. For your convenience, you may also shop our Amazon Wishlist and the food items will be delivered directly to the church. To view the Amazon list or donate financially, please visit rdf.org/food. To volunteer, please fill out the form at rdf.org/volunteer and you will be contacted. Questions? Please email Craig at craigd@rdf.org.

SURVIVING the HOLIDAYS – GriefShare – Wednesday, November 13 | 6:30 PM | C115 | $10 includes workbook & light dinner

Join us for an evening of hope-inspiring ideas for those facing grief this holiday season. Facilitated by Lisa Hill and Lela Platt, topics will include how to: plan for the season, deal with holiday invitations, manage strong emotions, survive “alone time,” and create new traditions. All are welcome and invited to attend. Please register below or email soulcare@rdf.org with questions. A light dinner will be served.