WELCOME!

A sign hanging at a coffee shop our women frequent says,

“You can always sit with us.”

That is what our women’s fellowship is all about.

Christ has brought to us to his table for belonging, growth, and service, and we invite you to pull up a chair. Keep reading below for the ways to gather, grow, and give with us.

GATHER…

REGULAR HAPPENINGS:

BI-MONTHLY “COFFEE CLUB”
Come to one or come to all! Coffee Club meets on the “off-weeks” of Bible Study (see dates below), every other Tuesday, at Piecewise Coffee (2001 State St 29033), from 9:30-11a. Ask the barista to point you to the overflow room. If you’d like to be on the email list for this group, please contact Pat Brandon (pgaddisbrandon@gmail.com).

PICKLEBALL. Every other Tuesday, on the off-weeks of Bible study, join us from 6:30-8:30p at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center (1120 Fort Congaree Trail 29033) for pickleball under our coach Martha Acuff. No experience necessary to play; we’ve got a strong core of women involved who will help you along, as well as rackets you can borrow. Teenaged girls ages 15 and up are welcome to join us. There is a $3 charge for those who are playing. To learn more, contact Martha. 

COTA CRAFTERS meet the first Thursday of every month at the home of Becky LaCoste (6230 Cloverdale Dr 29209), 7p. Bring the handwork of your choice, and contact Becky to learn more.

SPECIAL EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE!

”(It’s Almost) Christmas Party” on Wednesday, December 11th, 6:30-8:30p, at the home of Sister Tuller (325 Harden St 29205).

Fall Retreat 2025, November 14-16th, at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC. (This date is tentative, as the conference center rebuilds from Hurricane Helene.)

GROW…

To learn more about the opportunities below and other avenues to pursue spiritual growth alongside other women, please contact Deacon Lisa Wheeler.

Bible Study 2024-2025

This year we will study Zechariah in the Fall and Revelation in the spring. These closely-related books may seem at first glance like Harry Potter spinoffs: flying scrolls, many-colored horses, and fantastic beasts! The message for each, however, is the same and quite simple:

God’s coming to live with us.

As each book asks “How long, Lord?” we’ll see how their images provide us with hope, guidance, and hunger for the day that we will see God face-to-face in all his beauty. (If you thought the Eras tour was special, imagine the throne room of the Lamb!) 

We’ll also learn what distinguishes biblical prophecy from mere future-telling and guidelines for reading apocalyptic literature. If you have ever struggled with books like this, my hope is that this study will be healing. The purpose of such books is not to frighten the masses, nor to confuse readers, but to encourage the saints in obedience, whether they be in a season of complacency or persecution.

Bible study meets EVERY OTHER WEEK during the fall and spring, with offerings on Tuesday mornings (childcare provided, please contact Lily Dunn to register) and Wednesday evenings. Both offerings provide time for teaching, small group discussions, and prayer. Homework is offered but optional. Drop-in visitors are welcome throughout the year. To learn more or to sign up, please contact Lisa Wheeler.

TUESDAY MORNINGS, 8.45-10.15a, at the church

DATES FOR FALL: August 20, August 27, September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 5, November 19, December 3

DATES FOR SPRING: January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, and April 29 (please note the break in pattern for April!)

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6.15-8p, in homes

DATES and LOCATIONS FOR FALL:

August 21 at the home of Elizabeth MacElveen (4100 Woodleigh Rd 29206)

August 28 at the home of Hattee Christian (30 Lakeview Circle 29206)

September 11 at the home of Hattee Christian (30 Lakeview Circle 29206)

September 25 at the home of Muffie Wells (5727 Lakeshore Dr 29206)

October 9 at the home of Jan Kaneft (1629 Catawba St 29205; please park at the tennis courts behind the American Legion Building at 200 Pickens St, as parking on Catawba requires a pass.)

October 23 at the home of Jan Kaneft (1629 Catawba St 29205; please park at the tennis courts behind the American Legion Building at 200 Pickens St, as parking on Catawba requires a pass.)

November 6 at the home of Bev Tuller (841 Abelia Rd 29205)

November 20 at the home of Bev Tuller (841 Abelia Rd 29205)

December 4 at the home of Muffie Wells (5727 Lakeshore Dr 29206)

DATES FOR SPRING (locations tbd): January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, and April 30 (please note the break in pattern for April!)

A Teaching in Three Parts…

In this intensive course with times for teaching, individual reflection, and group discussion, we see how God uses questions from Genesis to the Gospels to comfort and convict his people at points of impasse, in their moments of heartbreak, sickness, restlessness, and rebellion… questions such as, “Where are you?... What have you done?... What is your name?... Why are you afraid?... What do you want?... Do you love me?” We apply these questions to our own areas of dislocation, using them to calibrate our hearts, re-orienting them in the Gospel of Christ.

A $30 fee covers meals and supplies. The course takes place over Friday evening (5:30-8:30p) and Saturday (8:30-4:30p). Winter dates TBD. To sign up for a future session, please contact Deacon Lisa.

GIVE…

The strong representation of women involved in the ministries below has created a bridge between women’s fellowship and women-ministering-to-women. Consider where you might find a place to belong and to share your gifts:

If you would like to be trained to serve communion to those who are unable to attend church due to prolonged illness or physical difficulties, please contact Deacon Allison Lewis.

If you would like to be a part of the Care Team, please contact Amy Philp.

If you would like to help provide meals for those in need, please contact Amber Cook.

If you would like to help prepare and serve meals at the church for special events, please contact Shawn Smither.

If you would like to help prepare the table and elements for Communion on Sunday, please contact Anne Marie Brasier to learn more about Altar Guild.

If you would like to help Afghan women who have found refuge in Columbia, please contact Abigail McCoy.