The Congregational Care Committee develops and implements programs of fellowship, service, and commitment within the congregation. The committee oversees all of the following:

Care Teams

Groups of volunteers offer practical, emotional, and spiritual support to members in need. These needs may result from a developmental or physical disability, a prolonged physical or mental illness, limitations brought on by the aging process, an accident or episodic illness, or other life challenging situations.

Fall Family Retreat

The Fondren Fall Family Retreat is fast becoming a tradition! October 2007 marked the second annual gathering of Fondren families at Twin Lakes Conference Center for fellowship, worship, relaxation, meditation, crafts, good food, and fun. From the swinging bridge to the barge to simply walking and meditating beside the lake, Fondren members of all ages enjoy this opportunity for rest, play, and spiritual renewal.

Fondren Cares

When a member of the church dies, the Fondren Cares Committee provides either a reception before or after the funeral service at the church, or lunch for the family and out-of-town guests (at the church or in a family member's home). Four five-member teams take turns hosting the reception or lunch; other members of the church may also provide food. These volunteers are always ready to provide comfort and help to grieving families.

Fondren Connects

Everyone who attends Fondren is a member of one of the five Fondren Connects groups. Fondren Connects attempts to meet the communication needs—telephone calls, notes, and visitation—and organized care needs such as food, transportation, or other ongoing support. Group leaders meet monthly to share information and develop resources for members who may have needs. They also sponsor Dinners for Eight, small groups of Fondren members who gather for food and fellowship.

Second Sunday Luncheon

On the second Sunday of the month, immediately following the 11:00 service (except June, July, and August), the congregation and guests gather for lunch. No reservations are necessary; the cost is $7 for everyone over the age of 12 and $3 for children under 12; children under age 3 eat free. It's quite a bargain for the best lunch in town, catered by Fondren's own Martha Yost. There's no program—just a time of hospitality, good food, and fellowship.

Fondren women gather on the third Tuesday of the month at various area restaurants to enjoy lunch together (Dutch treat). Like the Second Sunday Lunch, there is no program, just a relaxed fellowship time. No lunch is planned for June, July, August, or November.

On Wednesday nights, Fondren members, friends, and children gather in the fellowship hall for potluck supper. (In August members meet at a favorite restaurant for fellowship—no program.) The entrée is provided; others bring side dishes, salads, and desserts. The meal costs $5 for those who don't provide a dish. There is time after supper for the expression of joys and concerns of the congregation followed by prayer. Fondren's adult members enjoy a wide variety of entertaining and informative programs that include civic topics of urgent concern, Bible study, book reviews, vespers, hymn singing, and special projects in the spirit of the season.

Planned activities are also provided for chlldren and youth. During the school year, Fondren's children's and youth choirs rehearse on Wednesday nights; alternative activities are provided for children and youth during the summer months.