happenings

One Service for Summer Break

There will only be one 10am service at our Anderson Campus starting Sunday, April 20 through August 10. We will start back with 2 services on August 17.

Gather Round

If you have been looking for 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 Anderson Campus Gym!

Test Drive

Test Drive is where our K5 and 5th grade kids “test drive” their next step in Midweek Worship! K5 kids will get to try out Elementary Midweek and 5th graders will be with Students for the evening. We’re excited for this fun night and look forward to seeing you there!

Moms in the Park

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other moms in the church with young children? We would love for you to join us for Moms in the Park beginning Thursday, May 1. We will meet at various local parks the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10:00-11:30am May 1-August 7. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other moms as our little ones play together. Sign-up below to receive location details!

Harrison Bridge Women’s Night

Join other Upstate Church Harrison Bridge women for a time of connection, coffee, and desserts on May 2! This event will take place from 7-9pm at our Harrison Bridge Campus. Register below!

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, May 4 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 April 21.

Reset in the Chapel

Join us for Reset in the Chapel beginning January 8! 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.

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.

Getting to Know You

New to Upstate Church? Join us for an afternoon with dessert and coffee! You’ll hear the mission and vision of First Baptist Simpsonville | Upstate Church and meet our staff in a small group setting! Register below!

Joy Fellowship

We are excited to have WYFF anchor and reporter Jane Robelot as our speaker. It will be an inspirational and informative program at our monthly meeting. There’s great food and wonderful fellowship at Joy Fellowship. Everyone 55+ is welcome to join us. We would love to see you there!

Young Adult Summer Worship

Join us this summer for an engaging time of worship with other young adults! We can’t wait to gather with you for community, worship, and the teaching of God’s Word! We will meet at 7pm in the Chapel at our Simpsonville Campus throughout the summer.

SummerPalooza

Families with K3-5th grade kids from all campuses and throughout the community are invited to SummerPalooza! SummerPalooza will meet May 28, June 11, July 9 & 30 for a fun family event. Please note: Upstate Kids MidWeeks will only meet these dates during the summer. We look forward to seeing you there!

May 28 – Roller Skating night – 6:30pm
Golden Skate Simpsonville

June 11 – PJ Movie Night – 6:30pm
Kids Theater, Simpsonville Campus

July 9 – Waterpark Night – 6:00pm
Discovery Island & 7th Inning

July 30 – Inflatables Night – 6:30pm
Simpsonville Campus

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.

Serve: Atlanta

Serve will be June 1-7 in Douglasville, GA! This is an amazing opportunity for high school students to grow in their faith alongside community. Our days will be spent serving through both construction and community ministries, and our nights will be an awesome camp experience for our students!

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].

Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn is a time for our people at Upstate Church Harrison Bridge to gather and enjoy some intentional time in community. Lunch will be provided, as well as inflatables & activities for kids!

VBS MAX

K4-5th grades are invited to join us for this year’s VBS MAX June 23-26 from 9am-12:15pm each day at either our Simpsonville or Haywood campuses! Kids will participate in awesome worship through singing, games, crafts and interactive teaching while discovering more about the God who loves them and what it looks like to follow Him!

VBS MAX: Volunteers

We would love to have you be part of this year’s VBS MAX volunteer team! By volunteering, you can have a lasting impact on kids and families by helping kids come to know more about the God who loves them and what it looks like to follow Him! Join us June 23-26 from 9am-12:15pm at either our Simpsonville or Haywood Campus as a group guide or help with crafts, missions, Bible lessons/activities, recreation or more! Sign up by June 8.

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]

Middle School Summer Camp

Join us for Middle School Summer Camp, July 13-18, at Camp Bob Cooper on Lake Marion! Students will have a blast as they spend a week at the lake connecting in community through games, worship, small groups, and plenty of hang time.

Upstate Sports Grade School Flag Football

We will have a Flag Football league for kids who will be in 2nd-5th grade in August, 2025! A one-day clinic will be held on August 16 to determine how we put our teams together. Practices will be one day a week for one hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, OR Thursdays at 6pm or 7pm. Practices will begin the week of September 8 with the last game of the season being Saturday, November 1. Registration will open on April 15 and close August 16—the cost will be $75 per child.

Veterans Ministry

If you are a veteran in our church, we are so thankful for you! We would love to connect with you as we shape our Veterans Ministry. Click below if you are interested in learning more!

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.

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LOCATIONS + TIMES

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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