happenings

Sunday Morning Choir

If you are interested in joining the Sunday Morning Choir for the Simpsonville 10am service, practices are every Wednesday evening at 6:15pm. You can reach out to Josh Morton at [email protected] for more information.

Gather Round

If you have been looking a place to authentically encounter Jesus, this is it! You belong at Gather Round—a worship service for 18-20 somethings on the last Tuesday of every month at our Anderson Campus! Our next worship night is on September 30 at 7pm.

Equipping U: Faith Driven Entrepreneurship

Equipping U will be launching a faith driven entrepreneurship class on Friday mornings at 7am from October 3-December 5. These meeting will take place at our Haywood Campus.

Alone Together

All members who are Senior Adults who are single, widowed, or divorced are invited to this luncheon. We’ll enjoy a catered lunch and some time spent with others in your same status in life. Cost is $10 and can be paid at the door. To reserve your seat, call the church office or email Cindy at [email protected].

Middle School Fall Retreat

Middle School Fall Retreat is a weekend getaway for 6th-8th grade students. We love this weekend because it provides an easy opportunity for students to grow closer with Jesus and in community! We’ll have some awesome times of worship and teaching, some fun competition, and lots of opportunities to hang out and connect. This weekend is filled up with fun activities: lake time, 9-square, volleyball, basketball, and more!

Engage: The Author of Her Story

Every life tells a story—and every chapter matters.

Join us for a special evening as part of our church-wide “The Whole Story” Bible reading journey. Together, we’ll reflect on how God, the Author, is at work in every part of our lives.
Come hear powerful testimonies from selected women, experience worship, and be encouraged by a message that reminds us: no part of your story is wasted when God is writing it.

Come be reminded that your story is part of His story.

“Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” — Hebrews 12:2

South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief

Anyone interested in joining a team with the South Carolina Baptist Convention Disaster Relief needs to attend the state training in the fall. This is for South Carolina Baptists interested in receiving certification to serve at state and national disaster relief emergencies.

Upstate Gathering Laurens: New Service Time

We are adding a 10am service time at our Laurens Gathering beginning October 12! We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings at either 10am or 11:20am.

Encounter Prayer Night

Let’s come together for an evening of prayer, seeking God together as a church family. This will be a time for us to pray specifically for God to use the next 2 years as we walk through our Encounter initiative at Upstate Church. We are expectant to see how God will work through each of us to transform lives and to reach the Upstate for Christ. Special Kids Worship is available for birth – 5th grade.

Upstate Church Greenville Preview Services

Join us for our preview services for our Greenville Campus that will launch this year! We will start meeting in the North Auditorium of our Haywood Campus at 4pm starting October 19 through November 23.

Five Forks Men’s HangOut

Join us for an evening of food, football, and fellowship! This event is open to all men of Five Forks Campus—a chance to connect, enjoy dinner, play yard games, and watch the big game together. Bring a friend and come hang out! Register below!

Joy Fellowship

We are looking forward to Oasis Southern Gospel group from Newberry, SC. This will be a musical blessing for all of us in Joy Fellowship. Come and be a part of this special time of good food, fellowship and music this month. Everyone 55+ is welcome to join us. We would love to see you there!

Date Night

Enjoy a night out with your spouse! Come hang out and enjoy a comedy show with Brian Bates, along with coffee and dessert. We’ll kickoff the night at 6:30pm in the North Auditorium of our Simpsonville Campus.

Reset in the Chapel

Join us for Reset in the Chapel beginning August 13! This will be a time on Wednesday evenings to cover topics like prayer and the Trinity. There will also be a time of prayer each week.

Re:gen

Re:gen is a biblically-based discipleship program offering healing, recovery, and freedom from any type of struggle. There will be Men’s and Women’s Groups available for this program on Wednesday evenings during Midweek.

Veterans Dinner

Veterans Appreciation Dinner will be on November 7 to honor veterans, their spouses, and the spouses of passed veterans; it’s free to register.
Come together for a night of dinner and fellowship to honor those who have served.

Parent Child Dedication

Are you celebrating the addition of a child to your family? Please prayerfully consider joining us at our next Parent Child Dedication, a special time of worship as we thank the Lord for the gift of your child and seek to partner with and pray over your family as you disciple your child in their spiritual journey! Our next Parent Child Dedication will be Sunday, November 9 at 4pm and is open to families from all campuses! The service will be in the North Auditorium at our Simpsonville Campus! Please sign up by October 27.

Upstate Sports Grade School Basketball League

Upstate Sports Basketball League for K5-5th grade is back! Kids will be taught basic basketball skills while learning how to be successful in life. Practice and games will take place in the Simpsonville Campus Family Life Center or the Mauldin Campus Gym. Practices will be one day a week for one hour: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday—6 PM or 7 PM. The season will run November 10 – January 31.

GriefShare

A GriefShare support group is a safe place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you will discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s normal in grief. We meet in the Dining Room at our Simpsonville Campus.

Anderson Midweek

Join us for Midweek at our Anderson Campus at 6pm on Wednesday nights starting August 20! We have something for the whole family—Groups, Students, and Kids.

Equipping U: Simpsonville Hub

Most of us know we should pray, but many of us aren’t sure how or where to begin. In this study, we’ll rediscover prayer not just as a religious duty, but as a life-giving conversation and transforming encounter with God. Together, we’ll explore:
– What Jesus teaches us about prayer in the Lord’s Prayer
– How Scripture and daily rhythms shape rich, consistent prayer lives
– And how to pray with awe, honesty, intimacy, and power
Come experience what it means to not just talk to God—but to truly encounter Him.

Equipping U: Haywood Hub

Most of us know we should pray, but many of us aren’t sure how or where to begin. In this study, we’ll rediscover prayer not just as a religious duty, but as a life-giving conversation and transforming encounter with God. Together, we’ll explore:
– What Jesus teaches us about prayer in the Lord’s Prayer
– How Scripture and daily rhythms shape rich, consistent prayer lives
– And how to pray with awe, honesty, intimacy, and power
Come experience what it means to not just talk to God—but to truly encounter Him.

Equipping U: Anderson Hub

Most of us know we should pray, but many of us aren’t sure how or where to begin. In this study, we’ll rediscover prayer not just as a religious duty, but as a life-giving conversation and transforming encounter with God. Together, we’ll explore:
– What Jesus teaches us about prayer in the Lord’s Prayer
– How Scripture and daily rhythms shape rich, consistent prayer lives
– And how to pray with awe, honesty, intimacy, and power
Come experience what it means to not just talk to God—but to truly encounter Him.

Forever Loved

The Foster/Adoption Ministry of First Baptist Simpsonville | Upstate Church If you are interested in participating in or supporting Forever Loved, please click the link below.

Haven: A Kids Support Ministry

Do you have a heart for ministering to kids of varying needs? We would love to have you join our Haven volunteer team! We are looking for more people to volunteer as shadows and mentors for kids of varying needs, as this is a growing ministry. If you have questions, contact Ashley Meadors at [email protected]

Five Forks Expansion

Help us reach those in our Five Forks community by contributing to our Five Forks Expansion Fund! Click below to read more, give now, or make a commitment.

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LOCATIONS + TIMES

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UC ANDERSON

10:OOAM | 11:20AM

UC FIVE FORKS

8:45AM | 10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC HARRISON BRIDGE

10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC MAULDIN

10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC HAYWOOD

8:45AM | 10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC SIMPSONVILLE

8:45AM | 10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC GREENVILLE

COMING SOON!