College Ministry · Serve with us
Friendsgiving 2026
An evening of good food, warm hospitality, and friendships that continue long after dinner.
Thursday, 26 November 2026 · 5:30–8:30 PM WIB
A place at the table
Join JICF for our second annual Friendsgiving dinner at BINUS Square in Kemanggisan. We’re inviting university students to share a meal, enjoy conversation, and make new friends with the JICF community.
In his Sunday announcement, Hendra shared why this matters: many students are living away from home, and a warm welcome can be the beginning of a lasting friendship. He recalled the difference that caring host families made during his own university years and invited us to offer that same hospitality to a new generation.
Friendsgiving is a relaxed dinner and a chance to get to know one another. Students from different faith backgrounds are welcome. The evening is about sharing gratitude, enjoying good company, and building relationships—not a formal evangelistic programme.
Last year, around 70 students and 30 dormitory staff joined the celebration. Some of the friendships formed then are still continuing today.
Get involved
Three ways to serve
Be a table host
Welcome students, share a meal, and help conversation flow. The plan is for two hosts and eight students at each table, across about 12 tables. Hosting also means staying in touch with students during the year, so the friendship continues beyond the evening.
Set up & decorate
Help prepare supplies, plan decorations, and make the venue welcoming and festive. The team will arrange and decorate the tables and the space before dinner.
Serve the meal
Join the food-service team and bring meals directly to the tables, allowing hosts to stay in conversation with students. Agus and Mariana are coordinating the cooking; 12–15 volunteers are needed to help serve.
Start with an orientation
Interested in hosting? Come to one of the two Sunday orientations to hear more about the evening and the ongoing commitment. A light lunch will be provided. The registration form also lets you express interest in set-up, decoration, or food service.
Register your interest