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Upstate Church Social Media

Starting March 1, we will shift our social media accounts to one unified account: Upstate Church.

This shift allows us to speak in one unified voice and focus our efforts through one channel to bring more people into a direct relationship with Christ!

Our unified account on Facebook and Instagram will speak to the whole church. All locations will have access to a Facebook Group and an Instagram Broadcast Channel where your location pastor and key leaders will have the ability to communicate directly with you!

Stay and Play

Stay and Play is a relaxed, indoor playtime designed to meet moms right where they are in the middle of busy seasons. Rain or shine, moms can enjoy coffee and snacks while their kids play in a safe, welcoming space with ride-on toys, parachutes, music, and open-ended play. It’s a simple, consistent place for connection, rest, and community for both moms and kids. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other moms as the little ones play together. If you have questions, email Taylor at [email protected].

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!

Joy Fellowship

If you are 55+ and are looking for some good food and fun, join us at Joy Fellowship on May 19 at 12pm. Bruce Meyer, Owner/Senior Advisor of Always Best Care Senior Services, will be explaining different options and services available in our area. Remember to bring 2 side dishes to go with chicken or dessert. Remember to bring two side dishes to go with chicken or a dessert. We would love to see you there!

Summerpalooza

Summerpalooza is an outreach event for kids and families during the summer for K3-5th graders. The locations will be different depending on the activity.
May 27- Roller skating
June 10- PJ Movie Night: Simpsonville Campus Kids Theater
July 15- Waterpark
July 29- Inflatables: Simpsonville Campus Gym

Summer Midweek

Join us throughout the summer for Summer Midweek for Upstate Students!

May 27th- Worship Night at the Harrison Bridge Campus
June 10- Game Night at the Mauldin Campus
July 15- Worship Night at the Harrison Bridge Campus
July 29- Skate Night at Golden Skate

Summer Young Adult Worship

This will be a time of fellowship, teaching, and worship for Young Adults throughout the summer! Join us May 27th, June 17th, and July 29th at 7pm in the Simpsonville Campus Chapel.

Serve 2026

Serve will be May 31-June 6 in Columbus, OH! 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 a camp experience for our students full of worship, squad wars, and small groups! Registration closes May 17, so be sure to reserve your spot at the link below.

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].

Upstate Sports Grade School Basketball Camp

Our Upstate Sports’ Basketball Camp is for 2nd-5th graders (as of August 2026) to teach basic basketball skills while learning how to be successful in life. Camp will take place at the Family Life Center of our Simpsonville Campus located at 306 E. College Street. Camp will be Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch will be included and registration will close after June 4.

VBS MAX

It’s time for the best week of the year: VBS MAX!!! This is a week of worship filled with singing, games, crafts and interactive teaching to help kids dive deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Kids will have a blast as they learn more about the God who loves them and what it means to follow Him. Both campuses will combine for a Family Night on Thursday, June 25th at 6pm at our Simpsonville Campus. Join us June 22-25 from 9am-12:pm each day at either our Simpsonville or Mauldin Campuses for an incredible week!

VBS MAX Volunteers

We would love for you to be a part of this year’s VBS MAX Volunteer Team! This year, we are hosting VBS MAX at our Simpsonville and Mauldin Campuses. It is planned to be from 9am-12:15pm from Monday, June 22-Thursday, June 25. Both campuses will combine for a Family Night on Thursday, June 25th at 6pm at our Simpsonville Campus.

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.

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.

Middle School Summer Camp

Join us for Middle School Summer Camp, July 5-10, 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 Student Basketball Camp

Our Upstate Sports’ Student Basketball Camp is for 6th-12th graders (as of August 2026) to teach basic basketball skills while learning how to be successful in life. Camp will take place at the Family Life Center of our Simpsonville Campus located at 306 E. College Street. Camp will be Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch will be included and registration will close after July 24.

Member Care

If you or someone in your group needs care or support, our Member Care team is here for you. Please reach out at [email protected]!

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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

UC LAURENS

10:00AM | 11:30AM