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Reset in the Chapel

Join us on Wednesday nights for Reset in the Chapel.

GriefShare Seminar

GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered support group program designed to help people heal from the pain of losing a spouse, child, family member, or friend. It provides a safe, welcoming, and caring environment where participants can connect with others who understand the difficult emotions of grief. We meet in the Dining Room at our Simpsonville Campus.

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 at our Anderson Campus. Our next worship night is on September 1. We would love 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 Young Adult Fellowship night on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at our Union Gathering. We are located at 405 E Main St, Union. We would love to see you there!

Encounter Week

Let’s come together for three evenings of prayer, worship, and seeking God together as a church family. We are expectant to see how God will work through each of us to transform lives and to reach the Upstate for Christ. Childcare will be available with required registration.

Middle School Fall Retreat

Upstate Students’ Middle School Fall Retreat is a weekend getaway for 6th-8th grade students. We love this weekend because it provides an easy opportunity for students to grow in closer in community with students their age and with Jesus. We’ll have some awesome times of worship and teaching, some fun competition, and lots of opportunities to hang out and connect. This weekend is filled up with fun activities: lake activities, 9-square, volleyball, basketball, and more!

Getting To Know You Simpsonville Campus

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

Upstate Church GVL Convention Center Displaced Service

Attention Greenville Convention Center Campus family! On Sunday, October 4, our campus will not be able to meet at the Greenville Convention Center. Instead, we will be worshiping together at the Simpsonville Campus in the North Auditorium for our regular service times at 10:00AM and 11:30AM.

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].

Pastries with Pastors

Gather with us for Pastries with Pastors on Tuesday, October 6, at 10am in the North Auditorium at our Simpsonville Campus! Enjoy delicious pastries and coffee while hearing directly from Pastor Wayne Bray as he shares heart-felt updates and vision for our church family.

Equipping U: Stewardship

Discover how to faithfully leverage your time, talents, and finances for God’s glory in Equipping U: Stewardship, running Wednesdays during Midweek across our Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Anderson Campuses! Led by our Teaching Pastors, this 6-week course explores biblical principles to help you develop a practical, God-centered framework for managing every area of life.

Equipping U: Manhood

Men across all campuses are invited to Equipping U: Manhood, running Wednesdays from October 7 through November 11 during Midweek at our Simpsonville Campus! Through biblical teaching and practical discussion, this 6-week course explores God’s clear vision for masculinity—equipping men with strength, humility, and purpose as leaders, husbands, fathers, and disciples.

South Carolina Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Training

Equip yourself to be the hands and feet of Jesus during times of crisis through the South Carolina Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Training on Saturday, October 10! Hosted at First Baptist Church in North Augusta, SC, this state-level training provides official certification allowing you to serve in local, state, and national emergency relief efforts. Registration deadline is October 1.

Fall Festival

Bring the whole family out for the Community Fall Festival on Sunday, October 11, from 4-6PM in the Union Gathering back parking lot! It’s going to be an action-packed afternoon filled with free inflatables, delicious snacks, games, and activities designed especially for young families and neighbors to connect. Admission is completely free and no registration is required, just bring your family, invite a neighbor, and come ready for some fall fun!

Joy Fellowship

If you are 55+ and looking for great entertainment and good food, come and join us at Joy Fellowship on October 20 at 12pm! Come enjoy Dan Lachmiller’s singing. He is one of our very own, and we know that he has a wonderful voice and puts on an excellent program! Remember to bring two sides and/or a dessert to go with our meal.

Marriage Conference

Invest in your marriage and discover practical, Christ-centered tools to strengthen your relationship. Whether you’re newly married or have been together for decades, this conference will encourage, inspire, and equip you to grow in communication, deepen your connection, and build a lasting, God-honoring marriage. Join us for a meaningful time of teaching, laughter, and fellowship as we grow stronger together. Register today—we can’t wait to see you there!

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 Upstate Church and meet our staff in a small group setting. Register below!

Engage: From Presence to Purpose

Women of all ages across all campuses are invited to Engage: From Presence to Purpose on Friday, November 6, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Simpsonville Campus! Gather with us for an evening of dessert, coffee, worship, and teaching as we seek God’s presence and discover how to walk in His purpose together.

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!

Frontline

We’re excited to be partnering with sending Frontline Church to Arizona later this year! Learn more about Frontline Church below.

Shepherd Team

Lean into community and individual discipleship with others in following the great commission. Whether you’re looking to be discipled or disciple another, the Shepherd Team may be your next step into community.

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.

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 ANDERSON

10:OOAM | 11:30AM

UC FIVE FORKS

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

UC GREENVILLE

8:30AM | 10:00AM

UC HARRISON BRIDGE

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

UC LAURENS

10:00AM | 11:30AM

UC MAULDIN

10:00AM | 11:30AM

UC SIMPSONVILLE

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