We are a church community that have been meeting on the campus of the University of South Carolina since 2003. We desire to cultivate a community devoted to understanding Christ's redemption and holiness to the extent that it transforms our identity, and redefines our calling to make this gospel fully known. We want to be a church that multiplies disciples who are one with Christ in person and purpose.
We are driven by our four core values: to live intimately with God, to affirm the authority of scripture, to live in authentic community, and to take up the responsibility of mission. If you would like more about these values, feel free to look at our membership covenant.
On Sunday Mornings...
Summer schedule update: we'll be periodically meeting at Metro Baptist this summer. Click here for more information.
We meet at 11am in the Currell College building for a time of worship on the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. Currell College is in between the McKissick Museum and Rutledge College on the Horseshoe. Be sure to come a little early and enjoy some coffee from Cool Beans. Childcare is provided. Afterwards, we usually have lunch together on the Horseshoe or walk to the Russell House (on Greene St.), and eat outside of Taco Bell.
Right now, Adam is leading us through the book of Exodus. Last year we went through the book of Revelation.
Check out the sermons page for some of the messages.
On Sunday evenings...
Hangout. It's a way of celebrating and enjoying the fellowship available to us in Jesus. Our church hangs out together on Sunday evening, but with different a focus each week. Every first Sunday of the month we take time to serve the community in some way. The last Sunday of the month, communion Sunday, we set aside time to share a meal together in the evening, usually a Potluck dinner at someone's house.
We have some traditions for Sunday night potlucks throughout the year: special Easter potlucks, chili night, annual pumpkin carving, men's bake-off, white elephant gift exchange for Christmas, and so much more.
Check out our calendar for the events coming up soon.
Throughout the week...
We have small groups that meet Monday through Thursday during the week. Some meet on campus and others meet off campus in people's homes. We have both gender specific and mixed gender small groups.
We encourage all to join a small group. It's where true community, authentic fellowship, and deep spiritual growth happens. Each group generally goes through a book of the Bible together. Starting in February we will be going through the "Multiply" curriculum developed by Francis Chan and David Platt.
Check out the small groups.
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Other events...
Our church finds ways to spend time together. Our activities can get pretty adventurous. Some of these include a camping trip twice a year, tubing on the Green River, the SC State Fair, and a summer beach trip to Charleston, and so much in between.
At the beginning of each semester, we join in on USC's Welcome Week activities. The Tour de USC, a tour of the best student bike routes around Columbia, is just one of the ways we welcome new students to USC.
We have participated helped in organizing the Secret Church simulcast, the Multiply simulcast event, and other joint services with local Columbia churches.
Check out our calendar for the events coming up soon.