Statement of Call for Full-Time Pastor

Friedens Church of Washington is seeking a full-time pastor. We are a historic, independent church founded in 1890 in the German Evangelical tradition, located 15 minutes east of Brenham, and approximately 50 minutes northwest of Houston.  We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and look to the scriptures for daily guidance and depend on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to prosper its creative and redemptive work in our community and in the world. We provide . . .  read more

Below are the special events coming in November and December.

November -
Congregational Meeting to be held after worship service on November 23, 2025.
Totenfest & Dedication of Memorials to be held on November 23, 2025.
We will be decorating the church for the Christmas Season on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Please come and join us.

The annual "Hanging of the Greens" at Friedens is scheduled on November 30, 2025. If you would like to be part of this special program, please contact Denise Stolz at the church office at 936-878-2523 or email the church at    friedenschurchofwashington@gmail.com

December -
The Annual Christmas Choir Cantata will be held at Friedens Church on December 14, 2025 during church service. Please join us for this special program.

Friedens Church will be having our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 12, 2025.   Everyone is welcome to come join us.  It is such a beautiful service.

What to Expect

• How long is worship?

  • About an hour.

• What is worship like?

  • Evangelical and traditional. Worship includes the confession of sin, the introit, congregational singing, an offering, reading of scripture, the sermon, the doxology and a benediction.

• Is your church wheelchair accessible?

  • Yes! 

• Do you offer childcare?

  • No, our worship is family integrated. We are equipped with a nursery at the back of the sanctuary from which one can still see and hear the service.

• What's parking like?

  • Park on any side of the building. There is a porte-cochère at the side entrance.

• Are you available for events?

  • Yes! Contact us, and fill out a form.

• May I take the Lord's Supper?

  • The apostle Paul says, "Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." If you are a brother in the Lord and believe what we do about the sacrament, you are invited to join us. Confirmation or believer's baptism are prerequisite to communion in our church. Please feel free to call ahead or speak with the pastor on Sunday about the Eucharist.

• How is the Lord's Supper distributed?

  • The Supper is distributed by breaking one loaf and pouring one cup on the altar, after which pieces of bread and individual cups are taken to worshipers in the pews.