happenings

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!

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.

Sunrise Run 8K

For the past several years, the Greenville Track Club has hosted a Sunrise Run 8K right near our church campus. For members interested in participating, there is no cost for them and guests they have invited.
Deadline to register is Thursday, June 5, 2025

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 9:00am-12:15pm at either our Simpsonville or Haywood Campus as a group guide or help with crafts, missions, Bible lessons/activities, recreation or more!

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 Gradeschool Basketball Camp

Summer Basketball Camp is for those who will be in 2nd-5th grade in August 2025. Learn the skills needed to be successful in the game of basketball and in life!

Camp will take place in the Family Life Center at our Simpsonville Campus, Monday through Thursday from
9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch is included in the cost of the camp – $70 per camper. Please note that registration will be limited, so register early!

Upstate Sports Student Basketball Camp

Summer Basketball Camp is for those who will be in 6th-12th grade in August 2025. Learn the skills needed to be successful in the game of basketball and in life!

Camp will take place in the Family Life Center at our Simpsonville Campus, Monday through Thursday from
9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch is included in the cost of the camp – $70 per camper. Please note that registration will be limited, so register early!

Rising 1st Grader Celebration

Do you have a kindergarten graduate who is beginning 1st grade in August 2025? We would love to celebrate this special time with your family! Please join us to celebrate your kindergarten graduate! Each child will be presented with a Bible, and families will enjoy some refreshments, Kids Worship, a game, and more! This will be a special time with our Kids Team and Small Group Leaders! Families from all campuses are welcome! Register by July 31 at upstatekids.org!

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.

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.

Getting To Know You – Simpsonville Hub

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!

This Getting to Know You is for those who predominantly attend our Simpsonville Hub Campuses – UC Simpsonville, UC Five Forks, UC Fountain Inn, UC Harrison Bridge, and UC Mauldin. But it is open to all campuses. Register below!

Getting To Know You – Haywood Hub

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!

This Getting to Know You is for those who predominantly attend our Haywood Hub Campuses – UC Haywood & the core group of UC Greenville. But, is open to all campuses. Register below!

Getting to Know You – Anderson Campus

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!

This Getting to Know You is for those who predominantly attend our Anderson Campus. But it is open to all campuses. Register below!

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