happenings

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.

Secret Church 2025

Join us for a simulcast of David Platt’s teaching on the Book of Matthew.

Travel with Friends Interest Meeting

Join us for an interest meeting about 2 trips coming up later this year!

Egypt Meeting – 4pm
England Meeting – 5pm

Pastries with the Pastor

This will be a time for Senior Adults to hear from our pastors about exciting happenings at the Upstate Church.

Joy Fellowship

We are looking forward to hearing Glen Ward, professional speaker and humorist regale us at our monthly gathering.
There’s good food and great fellowship at Joy Fellowship! Come and be a part of this event for Senior Adults 55+.

Good Friday

As we look toward Easter, take a moment and join us for a special Good Friday service. This service is a time of worship and contemplation for your family. We’ll reflect on Christ’s sacrifice for our sins and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Easter Jam

Our Good Friday service is a special time of worship as we turn our hearts towards Easter. We would love to have your kids join us for Kids Worship during these service times! To help us as we plan for spaces and leaders, we would appreciate you letting us know if you are planning to have your kids be part of Kids Worship during either of these worship times by signing up here. Thank you so much for your help and we look forward to seeing you there!

Easter

Join us for Easter at one of our 9 locations! You can find the full list of service times at the link below.

“I Know Him” | A Concert of Praise and Worship

This will be a concert & worship music experience led by the “Praise and Worship Choir” of Spring Valley Baptist Church in Columbia SC.

Senior Recognition

We invite all High School and College Seniors to be recognized in Sunday morning services on April 27th. We will also have an afternoon celebration for High School graduates that afternoon. Please click below to register!

New Women Welcome Gathering

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 Upstate Church.
For questions and details, contact Janey Jordan at (760)-803-1804.

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.

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!

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.

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

CLICK ON LOCATION NAME FOR DIRECTIONS

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