HOWDY WEEK SCHEDULE
Below is a list of events being put on by different churches and ministries in College Station. These are great ways to meet new people, learn about these ministries, and enjoy activities during the days leading up to, as well as during, the start of your semester!
Tuesday, August 19th
11:30am - 1:30pm
Flower Crown Making
Hosted by: Delight Ministries
Location: Aggie Park
Come make flower crowns with us!! We will provide the flowers so bring yourself and your friends to come hang out in the sunshine and make beautiful bouquets!!
Wednesday, August 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
AFC Intro + Pizza Rolls
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: A&M Church of Christ
Kick off the semester with pizza rolls and good company - get to know what AFC is all about while making some new friends along the way.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Rec Center Hangout
Hosted by: Cru
Location: Main Rec Center
Come and hang out with other Cru friends as we play sports and get to know each other!
thursday, august 21st
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free T-Shirt Handout
Hosted by: Cru
Location: Hullabaloo & Commons
We will passing out free game day t-shirts and are excited to meet new students there!
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Aggie Park Meet Up - Fellowship and Worship
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Aggie Park Pavilion
Christ Church College is ready to meet all of our returning and incoming Aggies for some fellowship, games, pizza, and time of worship. Join us for the whole time of come and go. We are excited to meet you and welcome you to Aggieland!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Navs Field Day
Hosted by: TAMU Navigators
Location: Simpson Drill Field
Join us at the beginning of Howdy Week for games, snacks, and community! Come ready to make friends who want to know you and walk with you in your relationship with Christ - spikeball, frisbee, watermelon, and more will be waiting for you!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Theology Thursday Kickoff Party
Hosted by: Emmanuel Baptist Church
Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 7320 Steep Hollow Rd. Bryan, TX 77808
We love discussing theology! Join us on Thursdays as we dig deep into God's Word and wrestle with the question, "What does this have to do with me?"
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Trivia Night
Hosted by: One27 @ First Baptist Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church of Bryan
Come join us for trivia night at FBC Bryan! There will be pizza, prizes, and new friends to be met! Come with friends or just bring yourself. We'd love to have you!
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Worship Devo
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Academic Plaza
Join us for our weekly devo as we grow closer in faith.
friday, august 22nd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"Cone-nections"
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: Moore Family Creamery at Aggie Park
Come meet the RUF staff and get free ice cream! Families are welcome to join as well!
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunset Worship Night
Hosted by: Delight Ministries
Location: UCG
Come join us for sunset worship!! We will be worshipping and hanging out during the beautiful summer sunset!
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Pickleball Hang
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Mission Ranch
Join Christ College for some pickleball and hang time. We can't wait to meet you.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Prayer and Worship + Capture the Flag
Hosted by: One27 @ First Baptist Church of Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church of Bryan
Come join us for a night of worship and prayer in our College Life Space at 8 PM, followed by a game of capture the flag that will take place INSIDE our church!!
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Andy's Custard
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Andy's
Come get ice cream and get to know each other better!
Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pickleball and Poppi's
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: Omar Tennis Center on Campus
Spend your Saturday morning getting to know Aggie RUF over friendly games of pickleball and shared Poppi's! All skill levels are welcome!
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
One27 All Day
Hosted by: One27@ First Baptist Church of Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church of Bryan - Matt's House
Join us for a day of fun up at FBC Bryan! We'll be following this schedule throughout the day: 10:00 AM - Pickleball Tournament | 1:00 PM - Just Dance/Karaoke | 3:00 PM - Bob Ross Painting | 5:00 PM - Sardines | 9:00 PM - Slip N' Slide Kickball
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ultimate Frisbee
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Penberthy Fields
Join us for a high-energy game - it's a great way to bond over competition and conservation.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Girl's Brunch
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: A&M Church of Christ
Sip coffee, eat food, share laughs, and foster connection with other girls.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Aggie Trivia Showdown
Hosted by: Baptist Student Ministry
Location: Rudder Tower 601
Beat the heat while seeing if your team can beat the competition! Meet some new friends as you put your heads together to answer a range of trivia questions and have a blast pursuing some great prizes!
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sardines
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: MSC
Join Christ College for a fun game of Sardines throughout the MSC. We can't wait to meet you. Meet in the Flag Room!
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Line Dance Party
Hosted by: TAMU Navigators
Location: Aggie Park (behind the wood stage by the Creamery)
Join the Aggie Navigators for an evening of high energy line dancing and fellowship! We’ll be teaching free lessons and sharing about our organization - bring a friend and look for leaders with glow sticks!
10:00 pm - 12:00 AM
Chicken & Flapjacks Game Night
Hosted by: Baptist Student Ministry
Location: Baptist Student Center, 203 College Main
There's a new duo on the scene - Chicken & Flapjacks! Enjoy the Aggie BSM's twist on Chicken & Waffles while playing games and meeting new friends. We'll have plenty of board games and opportunities to win prizes.
sunday, august 24th
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Open House
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church - 4201 State Hwy 6 South
We are excited to welcome you to worship and to introduce you to the Christ Church Family. The open house will include worship at 9:30 (In the Hall - contemporary) or 11:00 (Blended worship in Sanctuary, Contemporary in the Hall). Afterwards, join us for a cook out on the front lawn and join in on 9 square, spikeball, corn hole, and more. Think about the excitement of your elementary days of Meet the Teacher! Well, you will get to meet the leaders of Christ Church and College Ministry, and many of your "classmates" who call Christ Church their church home. We can't wait to meet you!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sports and Pops
Hosted by: Christian Business Leaders
Location: Aggie Park
Come enjoy some sports and pops with us in Aggie Park for fun fellowship and information about Christian Business Leaders!
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
One27 @ Night Kickoff
Hosted by: One27 @ First Baptist Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church of Bryan
Come join us as we kick off our year of college ministry worship gatherings!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pickleball + Pizza Rolls
Hosted by: Central Church
Location: Central Gym
Join us for a fun and laid-back event where you can meet new friends, enjoy some friendly pickleball competition (we will also have some competitive courts!) and fuel up on pizza rolls. No prior pickleball experience necessary!
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
On Campus Worship Night
Hosted by: Antioch Community Church
Location: Rudder Plaza
Come join us in Rudder Plaza right before the school year begins to worship God! Worship starts at 8pm!
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Broomball
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Spirit Ice Arena
Hit the ice (in sneakers!) for some chaotic fun and team boding!
9:30 PM - 10:15 pm
***IMPACT PRAYER GATHERING***
Hosted by: Impact
Location: Academic Plaza
Join us and the hundreds of other students from all four sessions as we pray over one another and this semester that awaits the incoming class and all other join us in Bryan / College Station for college!
monday, august 25th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Northside Block Party
Hosted by: Baptist Student Ministry
Location: Northside Lawn (behind Hullaballoo Dorm)
Let the new school year begin! Now that the first day of class is complete, come and meet some new friends and join us for pizza, games, giveaways, and more on the lawn behind Hullabaloo Dorm!
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
One 2-Steppin' Seven
Hosted by: One27 @ First Baptist Church of Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church of Bryan
Come join us for a night of two-stepping and BBQ at First Baptist Bryan!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Field Day
Hosted by: Antioch Community Church
Location: Simpson Drill Field
Come to Simpson Drill Field and play yard games and outdoor games with us! Bring any outdoor games you want to play, we will have some already there too!
6:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Trivia Night
Hosted by: Fellowship Church
Location: MSC Ballroom 2400
Feeling smart? Join Fellowship Church College Ministry for a night of trivia! Come find friends, community, free snacks and maybe learn something new! Prizes await the winners! For extra points, follow us on Instagram @fellowship_bcs. We are so excited to spend your first day of school with you!
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Board Game Night at our Solid Grounds Coffee Shop
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church - 4201 State Hwy 6 South
Coffee and Board Games... Need we say more?!? This is a great introduction to our church coffee shop and some fun times. We can't wait to meet you!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Game Night
Hosted by: TAMU Navigators
Location: MSC Underground (by Panda Express)
Come ready to decompress after your first day, meet new people, and learn about the Navs! Feel free to bring extra games to play as well.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by: Brazos Fellowship Two42 College
Location: Sbisa/Fish Pond
Come find your people and some cool landmarks on campus. This will be unlike any other scavenger hunt you have been a part of! Oh and did we mention there are prizes for the winning team?!
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Reboot Hangout
Hosted by: Baptist Student Ministry
Location: Ash II Leadership Learning Center / 4th floor, study hall
Howdy Cadets! Now that FOW is over, come relax, hangout, and enjoy some pizza together. We’d also love the opportunity to tell you more about ‘Reboot,’ a weekly Bible study on the quad for cadets.
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Class of 28 & 29 Free Mini Golf
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: Top Golf in Bryan
Come play free mini golf at the Top Golf location in Bryan! it’s a great way to meet other freshmen and sophomores involved in RUF.
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FROYO
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Farmhouse Frozen Yogurt (South CS)
Come join us for yogurt and connecting with friends!
Tuesday, august 26th
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Say Cheese!
Hosted by: Brazos Fellowship Two42 College
Location: MSC 12th Man Hall
Whether it's your first day or your last first day, stop by and Say Cheese for a picture that is sure to put a smile on your face. Come celebrate with us and document the first day of the semester.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Aggie RUF Guys and Girls Night
Hosted by: Texas A&M Reformed University Fellowship
Location: Girls will meet at 3011 Colson Rd and Guys will meet at 1110 Todd Trail
Come enjoy food and fellowship at our annual guys and girls night! Great way to get off campus and meet Aggie RUF in a smaller setting.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Informational 1 & Breakaway
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Rudder 410
Come learn about our lovely sisterhood and join us as we attend Breakaway!
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Prayer Night
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church - 4201 State Hwy 6 South
We are a church that prays! We would love for you to join us as we pray for the semester and all that is ahead. Join us as we seek the Lord together. We can't wait to meet you!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
¡Viva La Fiesta!
Hosted by: Baptist Student Ministry
Location: Baptist Student Center, 203 College Main
Join us as we usher in the new school year with a FIESTA! Try your hand at Loteria (Mexican Bingo) for some great giveaways, take a quick salsa lesson to move your feet, and learn about our weekly 'Viva' gathering. Bring your cash to savor some tasty food from a local food truck.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Game Night
Hosted by: Antioch Community Church
Location: Antioch Community Church (1803 Briarcrest Dr.)
Come for snacks and a game night! Bring any board games you want to play!
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Jumping World
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Jumping World in Bryan
Join us for fun and fellowship!
Wednesday, august 27th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sample Bible Study
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Upon Request
Join Kappa Phi Beta as we study the Word to see what our five weekly Bible studies look like!
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Church Wide - Fish Fry and Hostages
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church - 4201 State Hwy 6 South
Join our church wide annual Fish Fry from 5:30 -7:30 and then a fun game of hostages afterwards at 8:30pm. The Christ Church Student Center is the home base. We can't wait to see you!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
College Night
Hosted by: Antioch Community Church
Location: Antioch Community Church
A night for College students and young adults to gather together and worship and hear a teaching.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dodgeball + Burgers
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: A&M Church of Christ
Come eat free burgers and enjoy a game of dodgeball!
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First Large Group
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: All Faiths Chapel on campus
Our first Large Group of the semester! This is our weekly worship service where we sing songs, fellowship, and listen to our campus minister preach.
thursday, august 28th
6:00 pm - 9:00 PM
***IMPACT MINISTRY FAIR***
Click Link for all the details!
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Overflow Late Night - After Ministry Fair
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church - 4201 State Hwy 6 South
Plan to hang around afterward Ministry Fair on our back porch for Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, JJ's Snowcones, and more. We can't wait to meet you!
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Worship Devo + Volleyball
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Academic Plaza + A&M Church of Christ
Join us at our weekly devotional and play a game of volleyball afterwards.
friday, august 29th
12:00 am - 1:00 am
Midnight Yell
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Kyle Field
Gather with us at midnight yell!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Informational 2 & Bouquet Making Social
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: MSC 1400
Come learn about our lovely sisterhood and make bouquets with us!
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pancake Party
Hosted by: Brazos Fellowship Two42 College
Location: Northside Lawn and Volleyball Courts
Free pancakes…That is the message. Come grab some food, meet some people, and play some games.
saturday, august 30th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
AFC Tailgate
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: The 1972 House
Swing by our org house for good food and great company before the game starts!
sunday, august 31st
8:00 am - 12:45 pm
Parking Lot Pancakes
Hosted by: Brazos Fellowship Two42 College
Location: Brazos Fellowship
Come join us for some Parking Lot Pancakes and good company in between services all morning long!
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome Lunch
Hosted by: One80 / Central Church
Location: Central Church (Student Wing)
Join us after our worship service for great food, fellowship, and the opportunity to meet our team and hear more about our church / college ministry! Whether you're new to town or just checking things out, we’d love to connect with you!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Food + Fellowship
Hosted by: Aggies For Christ
Location: Central Park
Come chill with us at the park-good food and even better company.
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Informational
Hosted by: Youth Impact
Location: Grace Bible Church Midtown Chapel
Youth Impact is a discipleship ministry, dedicated to reaching kids 1st-12th grade in Bryan and College Station. Our Thursday after-school program is a platform for volunteers to meet kids and their families and eventually develop discipleship relationships. Come to our informational to find out more about serving with us!
tuesday, september 2nd
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Informational 3 & Blanket Making Social
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Rudder 501
Come learn about our lovely sisterhood and help us make blankets for our philanthropy, BCS Together!
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Prayer and Worship Night
Hosted by: Fellowship Church
Location: All Faiths Chapel
Whether your first week was mid or it cooked, join us for a night of worship and a chance to get prayed over as you start college (or just another semester)! We are excited to worship with you!