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Nov
17
to Nov 24

STC | Salvation Army Angel Tree | Nov 17-24

  • Midtown Fellowship: Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our STC partner, The Salvation Army of the Midlands, needs people to “adopt” a family or families for Christmas that need Christmas gifts for their children. Through their program, Angel Tree, donors can give joy to a child in need during the holiday season.

Starting Sunday, November 17, an Angel Tree will be set up in the lobby with Angel Tree ornaments on it. If you want to participate and adopt a family, please grab an ornament from the tree at a Sunday Gathering on November 17 or 24. Then, take the ornament with you to fulfill the needed items listed on the ornament. Feel free to participate by “adopting a family” individually or as a LifeGroup.

Please bring the gifts and the ornament back to Midtown by Sunday, December 1, so the items are delivered to the proper destination in time for Christmas.

If you have any questions, please email Liza Hendricks.

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Dec
11
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Gingerbread House Party | December 11

  • Transitions Homeless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will host a Gingerbread House Party on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Transitions Homeless Center

At the event, we will build Gingerbread Houses with Transitions clients while enjoying other holiday goodies! This event is best suited for anyone 18+. It is a great opportunity to meet and interact with Transitions clients in a casual environment and also bring them some seasonal fun. 

Please bring a festive snack or candy to share. 

For more information, contact Brian Olesnevich.

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Nov
12
5:00 PM17:00

STC | Ezekiel Ministries Thanksgiving Meal

Ezekiel Ministries works to provide mentorship for kids from hard places and backgrounds in our city.

On Tuesday, November 12, we will work alongside Ezekiel Ministries to help provide a Thanksgiving dinner to their downtown mentees and families. We are in need of volunteers to help provide side dishes and to help set up and tear down for the event.

Set up/tear down volunteers for the event should arrive at Grace Church at 2710 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204, at 5 pm.

Volunteers should bring prepared dishes in disposable containers between 5-6 pm to Grace Church at 2710 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204.

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Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 23

We will host a Pumpkin-Carving event at Transitions Homeless Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We will carve pumpkins with Transitions clients and enjoy other Halloween festivities! This event is best suited for anyone 18+.

Please bring a pumpkin, snack, or candy to share.

This opportunity is a great way to meet and interact with Transitions clients casually and bring them some seasonal fun. This event will be our 8th year of carving pumpkins at Transitions, and we always meet at least one person who has never carved a pumpkin before!

For more information, contact Brian Olesnevich.

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Oct
12
8:00 AM08:00

STC | Daybreak Ministries Race for Life 5K | October 12

Support Daybreak on Saturday, October 12 at Saluda Shoals Park for a fun, family-centered 5K! Registration will begin at 8:00 am, and the walk/run will start at 9:00 am

Registration is $40 for adults, and kids 12 and under are $20 (kids three and under are free). A T-shirt is included if registered by October 4.


**Please note in order to participate, you will need to register through Daybreak by clicking the button below.**

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Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

Recovery | October 7

  • Midtown Fellowship: Barnwell Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Recovery is a group that meets in a 10-week cycle to help people achieve freedom and healing from seemingly unbeatable issues in their lives. We meet on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in our Barnwell Building at 1614 Barnwell Street. We gather for a short time of worship and teaching; then, we break up into gender-specific small groups for discussion, encouragement, and prayer.

Recovery is for anyone facing a battle in their life—personal sin struggles, dealing with emotional scars, or any other issue. It's a safe, family environment where you can come and deal honestly and openly with your struggles and let Jesus begin to heal and free you amid biblical family.

For more information, visit our Recovery page.  

There is a $15 registration fee to attend this cycle. Childcare is not provided.

If you would like to join, please register using the button below!

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Sep
11
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Bingo Night | 2024

  • Transitions Homless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will host Bingo Night at Transitions Homeless Center on Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m

At the event, we will play BINGO with Transitions clients and hand out small prizes to winners! This fun evening is an excellent opportunity to casually meet and interact with Transitions clients and hand out useful items.

Please bring snacks or sodas to share. This event is best suited for ages 18+. 

For more information, contact Brian Olesnevich.

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Jun
28
to Jun 29

Marriage Seminar | June 28-29

  • Midtown Fellowship : Downtown Student Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're engaged or married, we invite you to the Marriage Seminar on Friday, June 28, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, June 29, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Students building. This seminar will help grow our church family in their marriages and relationships. We will provide a Friday night meal from Tazikis, wine, and snacks. On Saturday morning we'll have breakfast snacks and drinks. 

Due to the nature of the event, spots are limited, making this an exclusive opportunity for you and your spouse. Please note that childcare will not be provided.

To cover the cost of the event, a $25 registration fee for each couple who attends or a $15 registration fee for each individual who attends without their spouse will be charged.

If you have any questions, contact Jake Blair.

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Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00

STC | Mentor & Me Event

  • Farley Family Shelter at Leo’s Landing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a family friendly Mentor & Me Event for Ezekiel Ministries on SaturdayJune 22 at Farley Family Shelter at Leo’s Landing in Saluda Shoals. Setup for the event begins at 8:45 a.m. Bring the family to play games, do crafts, and mingle with the Ezekiel Ministries mentees and their families.

Parking is free, snacks, and drinks are included, but bring a water bottle to fill up at the fountains as we anticipate it being hot.

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Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00

Personal Finance Seminar | June 22

We will host a Personal Finance Seminar for our Family of Churches on June 22 from 9a-12p at our Lexington building. Our Personal Finance Seminar is designed to equip our church family to be spiritually healthy by stewarding the financial resources that God has entrusted to us. The class focuses on the basics building blocks of budgeting, paying off debt, investing, and generosity, and it's the perfect starting place for someone who needs to get their financial house in order.

Light snacks will be provided. Childcare will be provided.

Sign up for the seminar using the link below. For more information, contact Wes Butler.

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Mar
16
8:00 AM08:00

STC | STC Weekend | 2024

God has a heart for the orphan, the widow, the poor, and the sick. He cares for the most vulnerable and marginalized people. We want to be Christ-like and do the same. So each year, our Family of Churches rallies around our partner organizations for Serve the City Weekend

This year, Serve the City will take place on Saturday, March 16, so save the date on your calendar!

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Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00

STC | Transitions Super Bowl Party | 2024

We will host a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 11 at Transitions (2025 Main St., Columbia, SC). The Super Bowl party is a fun and relaxed way to get to know the clients at Transitions while also watching the game. It will consist of setting up and serving concessions, talking to Transitions clients, and playing games (if football isn’t your thing).

Please bring a snack to share. If you have a fun game to play, please bring that along as well.

The event will start at 6:00pm and end at the end of half time, but you can stay till the end if you want!

This event is for anyone 18 and older.

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Jan
29
6:00 PM18:00

Recovery | Spring Launch

  • Midtown Fellowship: Barnwell Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Recovery is a group that meets in a 10-week cycle to help people achieve freedom and healing from issues that seem unbeatable in their lives. We meet Monday evenings at 6:00 pm in our Barnwell Building at 1614 Barnwell Street. We gather for a short time of worship and teaching; then, we break up into gender-specific small groups for discussion, encouragement, and prayer.

Recovery is for anyone facing a battle in their life—personal sin struggles, dealing with emotional scars, or any other issue. It's a safe, family environment where you can come and deal honestly and openly with your struggles and let Jesus begin to heal and free you amid biblical family.

For more information, visit our Recovery page.  

There is a $15 registration fee to attend this cycle. Childcare will not be provided.

If you would like to join, please register using the button below!

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Jan
27
9:00 AM09:00

Personal Finance Seminar | January 27

  • Midtown Fellowship: Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will host a Personal Finance Seminar for our Family of Churches on January 27 from 9a-12p at our Downtown Students Building at 1819 Taylor St. Our Personal Finance Seminar is designed to equip our church family to be spiritually healthy by stewarding the financial resources that God has entrusted to us. Regardless of whether you are in college, just started your first job, or have been in your career for years and are looking for help in managing your finances, we believe this seminar will be a helpful resource to you. Our time together will consist of practical training to manage your finances, pay off debt, invest well, and practice biblical generosity.

Light snacks will be provided. Childcare will not be provided.

Sign up for the seminar using the link below. For more information, contact Wes Butler.

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Dec
24
4:00 PM16:00

FOC | Christmas Eve Service | December 24

  • Midtown Fellowship: Lexington (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To celebrate the birth of our Savior, Midtown Lexington will be hosting two identical Christmas Eve Services at 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas and hot cocoa will be served for this family-friendly event. In this service, we will sing Christmas Carols as we remember and proclaim the advent of our Savior Jesus.

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Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Gingerbread House Party | December 13

  • Transitions Homless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will host a Gingerbread House Party on Wednesday, December 13 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Transitions Homeless Center

At the event, we will build Gingerbread Houses with Transitions clients while enjoying other holiday goodies! This event is best suited for anyone 18+. It is a great opportunity to meet and interact with Transitions clients in a casual environment and also bring them some seasonal fun. 

Please bring a festive snack or candy to share. 

For more information, contact Brian Olesnevich.

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Nov
19
to Nov 26

STC | Salvation Army Angel Tree | Nov 19-26

  • Midtown Fellowship: Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our STC partner, The Salvation Army of the Midlands, needs people to “adopt” a family or families for Christmas that need Christmas gifts for their children. Through their program, Angel Tree, donors can give joy to a child in need during the holiday season.

Starting Sunday, November 19, there will be an Angel Tree set up in the Blanding lobby with Angel Tree ornaments on it. If you want to participate and adopt a family, please grab an ornament from the tree at a Sunday Gathering on November 19 or 26. Then, take the ornament with you to fulfill the needed items listed on the ornament. Feel free to participate by “adopting a family” individually or as a LifeGroup.

Please bring the gifts and the ornament back to Midtown by Sunday, December 3, so the items are delivered to the proper destination in time for Christmas.

If you have any questions, please email Liza Hendricks.

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Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 25

We are hosting a Pumpkin Carving event at Transitions Homeless Center on Wednesday, October 25, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

During our time, we will carve pumpkins with Transitions clients and enjoy other Halloween festivities! It is an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with Transitions clients casually and bring them some seasonal fun. This year will be our 5th year of carving pumpkins at Transitions, and we always meet at least one person who has never carved a pumpkin before!

Please bring a pumpkin, snack, or candy to share. This event is best suited for anyone 18+.

For more information, contact Brian Olesnevich.

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Oct
14
8:00 AM08:00

STC | Daybreak Ministries Race for Life 5K | October 14

Support Daybreak on Saturday, October 14, at Saluda Shoals Park for a fun, family-centered 5K! Registration will begin at 8:00 am, and the walk/run will start at 9:00 am

Registration is $35 for adults, and kids 12 and under are $10 (kids two and under are free). A T-shirt is included. A delicious pancake breakfast and hot chocolate/coffee will be served! 


**Please note in order to participate, you will need to register through Daybreak by clicking the button below.

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Sep
25
6:00 PM18:00

Recovery | Fall Launch

  • Midtown Fellowship: Barnwell Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Recovery is a group that meets in a 10-week cycle to help people achieve freedom and healing from issues that seem unbeatable in their lives. We meet Monday evenings at 6:00 pm in our Barnwell Building at 1614 Barnwell Street. We gather for a short time of worship and teaching; then, we break up into gender-specific small groups for discussion, encouragement, and prayer.

Recovery is for anyone facing a battle in their life—personal sin struggles, dealing with emotional scars, or any other issue. It's a safe, family environment where you can come and deal honestly and openly with your struggles and let Jesus begin to heal and free you amid biblical family.

For more information, visit our Recovery page.  

There is a $15 registration fee to attend this cycle. Childcare will not be provided.

If you would like to join, please register using the button below!

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Jun
5
to Jun 9

Midtown Students | SummerSalt

  • Charleston Southern University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Midtown Students is going to camp! We are packing our teens in 15-passenger vans and heading to SummerSalt in Charleston, SC. Students who have completed 6th grade through graduated seniors will combine for a next level camp experience on the campus of Charleston Southern University. Camp will take place June 5th through the 9th. The camp experience will include high energy fun, powerful worship, late night hangouts, and much more. Oh, and did we mention Midtown’s very own Ant Frederick will be the camp pastor the week we’re going? Contact Taylor Schombert for all questions.

Registration (February 1st - March 31st) - $275

Late Registration (April 1st - May 31st) - $350

Spots are currently FULL. But parents can put their student(s) on the waitlist.

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May
6
9:00 AM09:00

FOC | Milestones '23

Each milestone in a child's life can be a beautiful source of joy. Yet at the same time, these changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unprepared. At our Milestones '23 Conference, we will highlight core, biblical parenting foundations to help you navigate each milestone in your child's life, from birth to graduation. You'll never be ready, but you can be prepared!

We will host our Milestones Conference for our Family of Churches at our Downtown Church on May 6, 2023 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Childcare will be provided throughout the event.

For more information, email here.

Milestones’ vision is to train parents to be the most confident, well-equipped, joy-filled parents they can possibly be. Every year we host a conference weekend with the goal of encouraging and engaging parents with Jesus’ transformative power in our lives.

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Mar
4
8:00 AM08:00

STC | STC Weekend | 2023

God has a heart for the orphan, the widow, the poor, and the sick. He cares for the most vulnerable and marginalized people. We want to be Christ-like and do the same. So each year, our Family of Churches rallies around our partner organizations for Serve the City Weekend

This year, Serve the City will take place on Saturday, March 4. You can click the link below to find out more information and sign up for serving opportunities.

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Feb
12
6:00 PM18:00

STC | Transitions Super Bowl Party | 2023

We will host a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 12 at Transitions (2025 Main St., Columbia, SC). The Super Bowl party is a fun and relaxed way to get to know the clients at Transitions while also watching the game. It will consist of setting up and serving concessions, talking to Transitions clients, and playing games (if football isn’t your thing).

Please bring a snack to share. If you have a fun game to play, please bring that along as well.

The event will start at 6:00pm and end at the end of half time, but you can stay till the end if you want!

This event is for anyone 18 and older. Face masks are required for all Transitions events.

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Jan
30
6:00 PM18:00

Recovery | Winter Launch

  • Midtown Fellowship: Barnwell Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Recovery is a group that meets in a 10-week cycle to help people achieve freedom and healing from issues that seem unbeatable in their lives. We meet Monday evenings at 6:00pm in our Barnwell Building at 1819 Taylor Street. We gather for a short time of worship and teaching, then we break up into gender-specific small groups for discussion, encouragement, and prayer.

Recovery is for anyone facing a battle in their life—personal sin struggles, dealing with emotional scars, or any other issue. It's a safe, family environment where you can come and deal honestly and openly with your struggles, and let Jesus begin to heal and free you in the midst of biblical family.

For more information, visit our Recovery page.

There is a $15 registration fee to attend this cycle. Childcare will not be provided.

If you would like to join, please register using the button below!

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Jan
28
9:00 AM09:00

Personal Finance Seminar | January 28

  • Midtown Fellowship: Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will host a Personal Finance Seminar for our Family of Churches on January 28 from 9a-12p at our Downtown Church. Our Personal Finance Seminar is designed to equip our church family to be spiritually healthy by stewarding the financial resources that God has entrusted to us. Regardless of whether you are in college, just started your first job, or have been in your career for years and are looking for help in managing your finances, we believe this seminar will be a helpful resource to you. Our time together will consist of practical training to manage your finances, pay off debt, invest well, and practice biblical generosity.

Light snacks will be provided. Childcare will not be provided.

Sign up for the seminar using the link below. For more information, contact Wes Butler.

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Jan
10
to Jan 12

Nights of Prayer and Worship

  • Midtown Fellowship: Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During the second week of January, instead of LifeGroups meeting in homes, they will participate in a weekly Night of Prayer and Worship from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Our hope is to spend time praying and singing to the Lord, while asking Him to let us see His Kingdom come, here in Columbia. Our prayer is that during this time together, God changes our hearts and the hearts of those in our city.

  • Tuesday LifeGroups will meet on Jan 10 at 6:30pm at Midtown Two Notch (2901 Two Notch Road, Columbia)

  • Wednesday LifeGroups will meet on Jan 11 at 6:30pm at our Lexington Church (924 East Main Street, Lexington)

  • Thursday LifeGroups will meet on Jan 12 at 6:30pm at Midtown Downtown (1800 Blanding Street, Columbia)

On Tuesday, childcare at 6:15pm is available for children ages one through three. On Wednesday and Thursday, childcare is available at 6:15pm for children in 3rd grade and under. Please note that spaces are limited. Please rsvp beforehand for childcare. We want as many folks as possible to participate, so if you already have an easy childcare option, please consider it first to free up spots for any families who don’t.

For questions about childcare, please email Ryan Shults.

Downtown Parking

Lexington Parking

Any other questions, please email Andrew Flowers.

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Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00

City-Wide | Celebration Sunday Gathering | Nov 20

Our Family of Churches will join together for a City-wide Celebration Sunday on Nov 20. At 10:00am, we’ll host a Baptism Gathering with a family-friendly party outside following the Gathering. We’ll have delicious food and plenty of fun activities so be sure to stick around. Doors open at 9:30am.

Families options include:

  • Childcare will be available for Preschool and under.

  • All families have the option to bring their children inside the auditorium

If you have any questions, please email.

Also, if you’re interested in assisting with our family-friendly block party click the button below.

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Nov
12
8:00 AM08:00

STC | Home Works | November Work Day

Home Works is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization providing home repair services to low-income homeowners. The mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing their homes.

You have an opportunity to serve that mission on our next Home Works service day on Sat, November 12 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.


No tools or construction skills are required, but you may bring tools if you wish.  A location will be provided to attendees closer to the event date.  If you have any questions, please email Ben Paulin.

Lunch & water will be provided.

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Oct
19
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 19

We will host a Pumpkin Carving event on Wednesday, October 19 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Transitions Homeless Center.

At the event, we will carve pumpkins with Transitions clients and enjoy other Halloween festivities! This event is best suited for anyone 18+. It is a great opportunity to meet and interact with Transitions clients in a casual environment and also bring them some seasonal fun. This will be our 5th year of carving pumpkins at Transitions, and we always meet at least one person who has never carved a pumpkin before!

Please bring a pumpkin, snack or candy to share. 

For more information, contact Jake Mclure.

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Oct
15
8:00 AM08:00

STC | Daybreak Ministries Race for Life 5K

Please join us the morning of Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am - 9am at Saluda Shoals Park for the fifth annual Daybreak Ministries Race for LIFE 5K. All profits will go towards supporting the mission and vision of Daybreak Ministries of advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and saving the lives of preborn children in the Midlands. It is open to all, and no experience is required.

A delicious pancake breakfast will be provided before, during, and after the event!

Come support Daybreak by sponsoring a team!  Sign up and run individually or with your LifeGroup!
**Please note in order to participate, you will need to register through Daybreak by clicking the button below.

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Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00

Recovery | Fall Launch

  • Midtown Fellowship: Barnwell Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Recovery is a group that meets in a 10-week cycle to help people achieve freedom and healing from issues that seem unbeatable in their lives. We meet Monday evenings at 6:00pm in our Barnwell Building at 1819 Taylor Street. We gather for a short time of worship and teaching, then we break up into gender-specific small groups for discussion, encouragement, and prayer.

Recovery is for anyone facing a battle in their life—personal sin struggles, dealing with emotional scars, or any other issue. It's a safe, family environment where you can come and deal honestly and openly with your struggles, and let Jesus begin to heal and free you in the midst of biblical family.

For more information, visit our Recovery page.

There is a $15 registration fee to attend this cycle. Childcare will not be provided.

If you would like to join, please register using the button below!

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