Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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  • What Would Angels Say About Christmas?

    Pastor Ed will share 3 things the angels said about Jesus coming into the world and who He is.

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  • Christmas Eve Service

    Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24th at 5pm.

  • Men’s Events

    • Essentials of Faith (Launch Room) ~ Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
    • Bon Fire & Devotion (Youth Room & outside) ~ First Friday of the month at 6:00pm
    • Men's Breakfast (Gym) ~ Third Saturday of the month at 8am
    • Men's Night Out (Local Restaurant) ~ One Wednesday every other Month at 6:30pm. (1/14/26 meet at Riverbound Cafe)
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  • The Weekly Word

    Keep up with HEFC news and events by reading the latest edition of Weekly Word.
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  • Women’s Events

    Check back soon for upcoming events!
    Women in the Vine

  • Grief Share

    Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
    September 13, 2025 - January 17, 2026.
    To learn more, register or view the full schedule visit Hanover Evangelical Friends Church Grief Share or contact Susan Haynes @ 804-405-4755
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  • NEW Study: The Book of Ephesians

    The Crossbearers Class will begin a new study on October 5th, featuring "The Book of Ephesians" by J.D. Greear through RightNow Media. This study explores Ephesians as a survival manual, designed to equip believers to thrive in a world that often opposes the message of Jesus Christ. Paul encourages us to live faithfully and proclaim the gospel boldly, even in the darkest of times.

  • Caring Christmas Tree

    Our Caring Christmas Tree is now up and ready! 🎄 Each tag on the tree represents an opportunity to bless a local child or family in need this Christmas season. We invite you to take a tag, purchase the item listed, and return the wrapped gift to the church before service on December 21st. Your kindness will help brighten the holidays for families who could use a little extra love and support.
    Contact Kay Murray at(804) 729-7703 or kcjon0709@aol.com.

  • Right Now Media

    We are excited to share that our church now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos taught by leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, J.D. Greear, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more.
    Contact secretaryhefc@gmail.com to sign up.
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December 12, 2025

  • RSW Basketball-GYM

    December 12, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 13, 2025

  • Grief Share

    December 13, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    In Big Room

  • hybl basketball practice-gym

    December 13, 2025  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Toys for Tots Event-Church Parking Lot-Front and Back

    December 13, 2025  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Jennifer Hudson,Friendly Care, my Four-wheel Drive Club is looking for a parking lot location to use to stage for our Toys for Tots event on Saturday December 13, 2025 from 1 pm to 5 pm. We were wondering if the church would be willing to let us use either the front or back parking lot to stage for our event?  We would have approximately 20 to 30 Jeeps/Trucks decorating their vehicles with lights before we parade through the local neighborhoods to collect toys.  We also will have a duck game for kids, raffles and Semper fi Santa(Since Toy for Tots is sponsored by the United States Marine Corps.).

  • Hold Pickellball-Mike & Cindy Hooper

    December 13, 2025  4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

December 14, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    December 14, 2025

  • THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

    December 14, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    December 14, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    December 14, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    December 14, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Potluck Luncheon

    December 14, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING

    December 14, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

December 15, 2025

  • RSW Basketball-GYM

    December 15, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 16, 2025

  • Food Ministry-Caroling

    December 16, 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.

December 17, 2025

  • Mid-Week Deep Dive-Online

    December 17, 2025

    Mid Week Deep Dive occur every Wednesday. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below.  https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

  • Classical Conversations

    December 17, 2025  8:00 am - 12:30 pm

  • Staff Meeting

    December 17, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Men's EOF study

    December 17, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Launch Classroom in Gym

    The current course of study of the men's Wednesdaynight Bible study is the RightNow media series titled "Essentials ofFaith".  This is a basic Christian discipleship course spanning overthree years.  The men gather every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Launch classroom located in the gym.  All men 18 years and olderare invited and encouraged to attend; even if they can't come sequentially,there is a new topic of discussion each Wednesday.  Contact John Schmutte or Adam Miller for more information.

  • Children's Fellowship

    December 17, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Youth Group

    December 17, 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 Practice

    December 17, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

December 18, 2025

  • RSW Basketball-GYM

    December 18, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

December 19, 2025

  • TOG-Tapestry of Grace

    December 19, 2025  9:45 am - 2:45 pm

  • RSW Basketball-GYM

    December 19, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Work on Gym Floors-Chris Matthews

    December 19, 2025  8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 20, 2025
December 21, 2025

  • FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

    December 21, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    December 21, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    December 21, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    December 21, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Caring Christmas Tree Dedication

    December 21, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

December 23, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    December 23, 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.

December 24, 2025

  • CHRISTMAS EVE

    December 24, 2025

  • Mid-Week Deep Dive-Online

    December 24, 2025

    Mid Week Deep Dive occur every Wednesday. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below.  https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

  • Christmas Eve Service 5 :00PM

    December 24, 2025  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

December 25, 2025

  • CHRISTMAS

    December 25, 2025

  • HEFC AND FCDS CLOSED

    December 25, 2025 - December 26, 2025  

December 26, 2025

  • HEFC AND FCDS CLOSED

    December 25, 2025 - December 26, 2025  

  • Wirick Private Family Gathering

    December 26, 2025

December 28, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    December 28, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    December 28, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    December 28, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    December 28, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

December 30, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    December 30, 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.

December 31, 2025
January 3, 2026

  • Advance That Dance Thing-Dovetail Group

    January 3, 2026  5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

January 4, 2026

  • Prayer Meeting

    January 4, 2026  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    January 4, 2026  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    January 4, 2026  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Education Commission

    January 4, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

January 5, 2026

  • RSW Basketball-GYM

    January 5, 2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Stewardship Commission

    January 5, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

January 6, 2026

  • Food Ministry

    January 6, 2026  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.

January 7, 2026

  • Mid-Week Deep Dive-Online

    January 7, 2026

    Mid Week Deep Dive occur every Wednesday. You can watch a replay of a previous chat or watch it live below.  https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

  • Classical Conversations

    January 7, 2026  8:00 am - 12:30 pm

  • Staff Meeting

    January 7, 2026  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Spiritual Life Commission Meeting

    January 7, 2026  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Pastor's office

  • Children's Fellowship

    January 7, 2026  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Youth Group

    January 7, 2026  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 Practice

    January 7, 2026  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

January 10, 2026

  • NEW MEMBER CLASS

    January 10, 2026  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  • Grief Share

    January 10, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    In Big Room

January 11, 2026

  • Youth Connect

    January 11, 2026

  • Prayer Meeting

    January 11, 2026  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    January 11, 2026  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    January 11, 2026  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Potluck Luncheon

    January 11, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Upcoming Sermons

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

December 14, 2025 - What Would Jesus Say About Christmas? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will speak about the spiritual warfare involved with Satan trying to keep Jesus from being born.

December 21, 2025 - What Would Santa Say About Christmas? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share 4 thoughts that Santa might say to us about the real meaning of Christmas. He will also give the historical background of St Nicholas.

December 28, 2025 - 5 Purposes For Life Part 1 by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share the first 2 of the 5 purposes for living our lives.

January 4, 2026 - 5 Purposes for Life – Part 2 by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share purposes 3-5 from The 5 Purposes for Life Series.

January 11, 2026 - Healing Your Inner Hurts by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share 4 principles from this passage that will help us overcome  & heal from inner wounds.

January 25, 2026 - The Process of Change by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share a biblical model of change.

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