UPSTATE WOMEN

ABOUT UPSTATE WOMEN

Upstate Women exists to Equip & Encourage women of FBS/UC and the Upstate to…
…Know Christ through His Word
…Grow in their Relationship with the Lord and with other women
…Serve the Body of Christ and
…Share Christ with Others

“You did not choose Me but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last…” John 15:16a

Discipleship Classes

Be strengthened and encouraged in your walk with Christ by connecting with other women while diving into the life-changing Word of God. Throughout the year, click here for a list of Bible Study Classes.

EVENTS

Women's Fall
Game Night

October 7 | 5:30pm
Mauldin Campus | Family Life Center

Attention ALL FBS|UC women! Women's Fall Game Night is happening soon. We will play bunco, serve a light supper and offer prizes.
Cost is FREE!
Grab a friend and come join us for this fun fellowship event.
Saturday, October 7 @ 5:30-8:30pm
Upstate Church Mauldin (gym), 509 S. Main Street, Mauldin, SC 29662
*Please register at UpstateWomen.org - for details, contact Jennifer Standard (864) 915-0785.

New Women
Welcome

July 30 | 4 - 5pm
The Crossing | Downtown Simpsonville Campus

If you have joined our church in the last few months, we would love to meet you! Please join us for light refreshments as we welcome you to FBSimpsonville | Upstate Church.
For questions and details, contact Janey Jordan @ (760) 803-1804

Engage 2023
Women’s Retreat

March 10-12, 2023
Ridgecrest Conference Center

Please join us for a special weekend to come together with other women and experience wonderful Bible teaching, amazing worship, fellowship and fun in a beautiful setting away from daily distractions and responsibilities. We will gather in Black Mountain, NC at Ridgecrest Conference Center early Friday evening, March 10, for this special weekend and conclude by noon on Sunday, March 12.
We are excited to have Nicki Koriarz of Proverbs31 Ministries as our guest teacher for the weekend! Check her out at NickiKoriarz.com
Registration cost includes 2-night lodging and 4 meals.
$60 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Registration costs:
$210 (4-person room) /// $220 (3-person room) /// $260 (2-person room)

GROUPS

Morning Break

Facilitated by Jean Harris 
Abide A study of 1,2,3 John by Jen Wilkins Starting 9/6
Wednesday Mornings | 9:15-11:15am
Second Floor Auditorium | Downtown Simpsonville Campus

Women's Sunday Evening

The Power of the Holy Scriptures Names by Tony Evans starting 8/20
Sunday Evenings | 6:00-7:30pm
Second Floor Auditorium | Downtown Simpsonville Campus
No Childcare

Women's Wednesday Evening

Facilitated by Mel Gillen
Colossians Rooted in Him by Daily Grace
Wednesday Evenings | 6:00-7:30pm
The Crossing | Downtown Simpsonville Campus
Childcare Available

Revive and Thrive

Facilitated by
Lana Hawkins, Kristy Moody
& Ashley Meadors
Beginning September 7th
1st and 3rd Thursday Mornings;
9:30-11:30am
Second Floor Auditorium | Downtown Simpsonville Campus
Childcare available

Re:Gen

Recovery Ministry for Women
Wednesday Night: 6pm
Room 259 | Downtown Simpsonville Campus
Childcare available

Windsor Group

Leader: Shelley Windsor
Ladies | 20s-30s
Monday | 6:30pm
Location: Dining Room | Downtown Simpsonville Campus

Cox Group

Leader: Cristina Cox
Ladies | Multi-Gen
Monday | 6:00pm
Location: The Crossing | Downtown Simpsonville Campus

Creative Connections

Leader: Kat Ballew
Ladies | Multi-Gen
2nd & 4th Saturday | 10:00am
Location: Student Room | Harrison Bridge Campus

Ladies Agape Group

Leader: Maggie Kubia, Deborah Reames, Jennie Wilson
Ladies | Multi-Gen
Tuesday | 10am
Location: Mauldin Campus

Ladies Agape Group

Leader: Maggie Kubia, Deborah Reames, Jennie Wilson
Ladies | Multi-Gen
Tuesday | 10am
Location: Mauldin Campus

Ladies Thursday Night Group

Leader: Kim Griffith
Ladies | Multi-Gen
Thursday | 6:30pm
Location: Student Room | Harrison Bridge Campus

SUPPORT GROUPS

Click any of the groups below to learn more about them.

Day/Time: Every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Location: Downtown Simpsonville Campus, The DELTA

Heartstrings is a community group of First Baptist Simpsonville. It is a faith-based encouragement group for mothers who have experienced the death of a child. It does not matter the age of the child nor the time since the child has passed away. Our vision is to grow in God’s grace as we travel this journey of healing together.

Our theme for 2023-2024 is A Woman of Timeless Faith.

Meeting times are the 3rd Wednesday evening of August through May except March (which will be held on the 2nd Wednesday) at 7:00 in The Delta. 

305 East College Street 29681

Facilitators: Jan James, [email protected]; Alice Ann Holman, [email protected]

Support and fellowship for women and men who have lost their spouse and/or are alone. Meets the 1st Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October & December at 11:30am for lunch. Cost of lunch is $15. Reservations are required. Contact church office to reserve your lunch or to get more information.

Facilitators: Nancy Anderson, [email protected] or Martha Bridges, [email protected]

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

WELCOME

We want women who are new to FBS|UC to feel welcomed and be able to personally connect with at least one other woman at our church. The Women’s Welcome ministry meets that need by having designated women reach out to each new woman to help her get connected. Additionally, a quarterly Women’s Welcome social is hosted specifically for new women to engage and fellowship in a casual setting.

For more information on being involved in welcoming women, contact Janey Jordan (760-803-1804).

FELLOWSHIP

FBS|UC is ONE church across multiple campuses, so it’s important to provide women an opportunity to come together as one body. Women’s fellowship events are planned each year for this purpose, including one large event in the spring, such as a retreat or on-campus speaker-led event. Other events may include game nights, craft events, etc.

For more information on getting involved with fellowship events, contact Sherri Jones (864-414-0405).

DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS

D-Groups are facilitator-led closed groups of 4-6 women who gather for discipleship each week for 12 months. These groups are focused on spiritual growth through reading through the Bible, journaling, prayer, scripture memory, and journeying together through the 12-month process. The Bible is the textbook.

For more information on getting involved with Discipleship Groups, contact Kathy Robinson (864-399-0363) or Sherri Jones (864-414-0405).

Missions

Serving the body of believers and being the hands and feet of Jesus in serving our communities is our responsibility as children of God. There are various opportunities to get involved: Servant Hands is one of several crafting groups who use their skills to provide for those in need.

For more information, contact Michele Christon (864-757-8242) or Brenda Thompson (803-727-6035).

Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) is our denominational missions organization. For more information, go to FBSimpsonville.org/WMU/ or contact Kathy Murphy (864-630-2191).

LOCATIONS + TIMES

CLICK ON LOCATION NAME FOR DIRECTIONS

FBS DOWNTOWN

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

UC FIVE FORKS

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

UC HARRISON BRIDGE

10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC HAYWOOD

10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC MAULDIN

10:00AM | 11:20AM