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…

“COFFEE CLUB”

Come to one or come to all! Coffee Club meets every Tuesday during the summer months (on the “off-weeks” of Bible Study, during the school year) 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.

MOMS AND TOTS PLAYGROUP

This group meets bi-monthly at the home of Abi Matthews in West Columbia. For the address and dates, please contact Abi.

SPECIAL EVENT: SAVE THE DATE!

Fall Retreat 2025, November 14-16th, at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC.

Stay tuned for sign ups and more details.

GROW…

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

SUMMER STUDIES

What remains today, in our call to make disciples of all nations? What exactly does that call ask of me, wherever I happen to live? Join us for a six-week Introduction to Global Missions. Fortunately, these lessons are all "stand-alone," so you will not feel lost as you drop in and out around summer plans! This course is being offered at two times, both in the Conference Room of the Church:

Sundays, 5-6p, June 1st-June 6th

Wednesdays, noon-1p, June 4th-July 9th

We'll meet in the Conference Room at the church. Please park in the lot on the corner of Hampton St/Bull St, where the door will be open for you. We'll have ice water provided, and feel free to bring a sack lunch! 

Also, a note on MATERIALS:

Here is a link to the student handbook. We will have extras on hand for those more occasional visitors! 

Bible Study 2025-2026

This year we will study Luke and Acts.

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, Parish Hall

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6.30-8p, Parish Hall

DATES FOR FALL TBD.

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.