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Equipping U in Evangelism: Simpsonville Campus

We are called to engage in Christ’s mission by sharing the gospel. While we know we are called to share the gospel, many of us never take that step in obedience. For some, it’s fear; for others, a lack of zeal. No matter what has hindered you from living out the Great Commission, this class will give practical tools and approaches to walk in obedience. Join us this spring on Wednesday evenings for Equipping U in Evangelism.

Equipping U in Evangelism: Haywood Campus

We are called to engage in Christ’s mission by sharing the gospel. While we know we are called to share the gospel, many of us never take that step in obedience. For some, it’s fear; for others, a lack of zeal. No matter what has hindered you from living out the Great Commission, this class will give practical tools and approaches to walk in obedience. Join us this spring on Wednesday evenings for Equipping U in Evangelism.

Equipping U in Evangelism: Anderson Campus

We are called to engage in Christ’s mission by sharing the gospel. While we know we are called to share the gospel, many of us never take that step in obedience. For some, it’s fear; for others, a lack of zeal. No matter what has hindered you from living out the Great Commission, this class will give practical tools and approaches to walk in obedience. Join us this spring on Wednesday evenings for Equipping U in Evangelism.

Deacon Ordination

We have deacon ordinations coming up at our Simpsonville, Anderson, Five Forks, and Harrison Bridge Campuses. Be sure to note the ordination date for your campus.

Carolina Men’s Conference

The Carolina Men’s Conference will be back January 30-31, 2026 at our Simpsonville Campus. Come for some time to fellowship with other men at Upstate Church and hear from guest speakers.

Union Update Meeting

Join us at 4pm on February 1 to hear about next steps for our Upstate Gathering at Union. No registration is required.

Alone Together

All Senior Adult members 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].

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 January 27. We would love to see you there!

Reckless Weekend

We can’t wait for our Middle and High School Students to experience Reckless Weekend 2026! This will be an amazing weekend filled with fun, community, and worship.

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, February 15 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 January 27.

Celebration for Will and Molly Bray

Join us on February 15 in the Worship Center at our Anderson Campus as we gather to celebrate and express our appreciation for Will and Molly Bray, and the meaningful impact of their ministry at Anderson. Stop by anytime between 4–5:30PM to enjoy refreshments, snacks, and a chance to share your gratitude and encouragement in person. This is a casual, drop-in event, so come when you can!

Five Forks Groundbreaking

We will have a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new location of our Five Forks Campus on Sunday, February 22 at 2pm! We’ll meet at the corner of Batesville Rd. & Roper Mountain Rd. This will be a special time for our church to celebrate the land the Lord has provided for Five Forks. Parking will be available at Abiding Peace Lutheran Church across the street. We hope to see you there!

Young Adult Fellowship

If you’re a college student looking to find community, we would love for you to join us for an evening of food, games, and worship! We will be hosting a monthly Young Adult Fellowship night on the fourth Thursday of every month at our Union Gathering. We are located at 405 E Main St, Union. We would love to see you there!

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.

Engage: Encountering God Together

Our Upstate Women’s spring event seeks to engage women to encounter God across all campuses and generations. We will enjoy a day together as we hear testimonies, hear from a speaker, have lunch, worship, and breakouts. We will meet at 9am in the North Auditorium of our Simpsonville Campus on Saturday, March 7. The registration deadline is Sunday February 22nd at midnight.

EggVenture 2026 Volunteers

EggVenture is a free community event designed to be an evangelistic outreach for people in the Simpsonville area. This event is a way to invite those in our community who may not be as open to coming to church to connect with them, help them hear the Gospel, and share God’s love with them! We can’t make this event happen every year without the help of so many amazing volunteers, so we would love for you to be a part of EggVenture 2026!

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

8:30AM | 10:00AM | 11:30AM

UC HARRISON BRIDGE

10:00AM | 11:30AM

UC MAULDIN

10:00AM | 11:30AM

UC HAYWOOD

8:30AM | 10:00AM | 11:30AM

UC SIMPSONVILLE

8:30AM | 10:00AM | 11:30AM