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Oct
27
5:00 PM17:00

Trunk-or-Treat / Chili Cook-off

  • Icehouse Amphitheater Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re so excited for our 3rd annual Trunk-or-Treat Chili / Cookoff! This year the event will be held at the Icehouse Amphitheater Pavilion in Lexington. There will be trunks with candy for the kids, a chance to taste delicious chili made by our church family, food trucks, games, music and more! Check the website to register for the chili cook-off, and to register to sponsor a trunk. We’re looking forward to a fun evening!

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Aug
18
4:30 PM16:30

Member Meeting Potluck

We will host a Member Meeting Potluck at our building on Sunday, August 18th, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm.  

This meeting is for all missionary members. We will eat together, prepare and pray for the upcoming season as a church family. Midtown will provide meats, while members can sign up to bring sides or desserts.

Childcare will be provided with RSVP.

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Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00

Family Fun Night @ the Fireflies Game

We will host a Family Fun Night at Segra Park for our Lexington Families on July 25 at 6pm. The theme will be Christmas in July! Family Fun Night is a community event for kids and parents to enjoy our local minor league baseball team.

Here are a couple of important notes:

  • Kids are invited to play catch on the field at 6:45pm, 20 minutes before the first pitch at 7:05pm. The game should last around 3 hours.

  • We will sit together in a block of reserved seats.

  • The cost is $10 per adult with free admission for kids.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other Midtown families as well as invite new families to join our community! The registration for this event will close on Monday July 22, 2024.

For questions, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jul
16
to Jul 18

KIDSWEEK | July 16-18

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

Join us this summer for KIDSWEEK! Kids will enjoy three nights of high-energy fun and encounter the Gospel through Bible lessons, songs, games, and crafts! 

Our Lexington church will be hosting KIDSWEEK on July 16-18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each night. Kids will have fun connecting with other friends and learning all about God's goodness. KIDSWEEK is available for kids 3 years old through 3rd grade, with opportunities for preteens and students to serve. Childcare for children under 3 is available for volunteers.

Registration is now open! Sign up here.

For more information, email Kirsten Ellison. 

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Jun
2
11:30 AM11:30

6th Grade Promotion Lunch

Is your child heading into 6th grade in the Fall? Then Preteens and Midtown Students want to celebrate this Milestone in your child's life by inviting you and your 6th grader to attend our Sixth Grade Promotion Lunch! This event will be held at the Lexington Building on June 2nd after the gathering. During this event we will:

1) Celebrate your sixth grader
2) Officially promote your sixth grader from Preteens to Midtown Students
3) Provide important details to make the transition from Preteens to Midtown Students as easy as possible for your family

Childcare and pizza will be available in our Kidtown space for younger children and older students. Registration will close at noon on May 30th.

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Jan
21
4:30 PM16:30

Member Meeting Potluck

We will host a Member Meeting Potluck at our building on Sunday, January 21, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm.  

This meeting is for all missionary members. We will eat together, prepare and pray for the upcoming season as a church family. Midtown will provide meats, while members can sign up to bring sides or desserts.

Childcare will be provided.

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Oct
22
5:00 PM17:00

Trunk-or-Treat Chili Cookoff

We’re so excited for our 2nd annual Trunk-or-Treat Chili Cookoff! This year the event will be held at the Icehouse Pavilion in Lexington. We will have trunks with candy for the kids, a chance to taste delicious chili made by our church family, food trucks, games, music and more! Check the website to register for the chili cook-off, and to register to sponsor a trunk. We’re looking forward to a fun evening!

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Aug
27
4:30 PM16:30

Kickoff Weekend 2023 | Member Meeting Potluck

We will host a Member Meeting Potluck at our building on Sunday, August 27, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm.  

This meeting is for all missionary members. We will eat together, prepare and pray for the upcoming season as a church family. Midtown will provide meats, while members can sign up to bring sides or desserts.

Childcare will be provided.

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Aug
25
6:30 PM18:30

Kickoff Weekend 2023 | Night of Prayer and Worship

On Friday, August 25, we will begin Kickoff Weekend with a Night of Prayer and Worship from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

We plan to pray and sing to the Lord while asking Him to let us see His Kingdom come here in Lexington.

Our prayer is that during this time together, God changes our hearts and the hearts of those in our city as we enter into our next season as a church family.

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Jul
11
to Jul 13

KIDSWEEK | July 11-13

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

Join us this summer for KIDSWEEK! Kids will enjoy 3 nights of high energy fun and encounter the Gospel through Bible lessons, songs, games, and crafts!

Our Lexington church will be hosting KIDSWEEK on July 11-13 from 5 - 7:30pm each night. Kids will have fun connecting with other friends and learn all about the goodness of God. KIDSWEEK is available for kids 6 weeks - 3rd grade, with opportunities for preteens and students to serve. Registrations for KIDSWEEK are available now - sign up here!

If you are interested in serving during KIDSWEEK, sign up here

For more information, email Kirsten Ellison.

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Jun
28
6:00 PM18:00

FOC | Family Night | Fireflies at Segra Park

We will host a Family Fun Night at Segra Park for our Family of Churches on June 28 at 6:00pm.

Family Fun Night is a community event for kids and parents to enjoy our local minor league baseball team. We will sit together in a block of reserved seats and the game should last around 3 hours. Additionally, kids are invited to play catch on the field 30 minutes before the first pitch.

The cost is $5 per person with a $15 family maximum.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other Midtown families as well as invite new families to join our community!

Registration closes at noon on Monday, June 26th.

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Oct
30
5:00 PM17:00

Trunk-or-Treat and Chili Cook-Off

Our Lexington Church is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat and Chili Cookoff on October 30 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Wear your costumes and bring your award winning chili! There will be plenty of goodies and delicious chili to indulge in. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Sep
11
11:30 AM11:30

Preteen Parent Lunch | Sept 11

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

We will host a Preteen Parent Lunch for our Lexington church immediately following the Gathering on September 11.

The Preteen Parent Lunch is a parents only lunch where we will discuss the changes you can expect as your child enters the next Milestones stage. We will also cover what to expect from our preteens Bible study, along with our two year plan to set your preteen up for success in middle school. Attendance is not mandatory, but it is highly encouraged for any parents who want their preteen to participate this fall.

Childcare and lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Aug
28
11:30 AM11:30

Kidtown Volunteer Training | Aug 28

We will host a Kidtown Volunteer Training for our Lexington church immediately following the Gathering on August 28.

Kidtown Volunteer Training is an equipping class for current volunteers and anyone interested in serving with Kidtown. It will consist of team building activities and brief lessons on our curriculum. The training will last approximately two hours. We have had many new volunteers join or re-join us since the pandemic began. This short training will allow us to sync up on best practices for your classroom and give you an opportunity to get acquainted with other volunteers.

Childcare and lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jul
24
to Aug 7

Serve the City | School Supplies Drive

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

We will host our School Supplies Drive at our Lexington church from July 24 to August 7. Our School Supplies Drive is in support of our Serve the City partner at the Department of Social Services, who provides support to foster children throughout Columbia.

Supply lists and cards can be picked up on July 24 before or after The Gathering and supplies can be dropped off on July 31 and August 7.

The start of the school year can be exciting, the return to school can cause anxiety for kids who do not have the supplies that they need. This supplies drive aims to ease the back to school burden for some of the most vulnerable children and teenagers in the Midlands by providing necessities to kids in our state foster system.

For more information, contact Tiffany Coker.

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Jul
21
6:00 PM18:00

Family Night | Color War at Gibson Road Soccer Complex

We will host a Family Fun Night at Gibson Road Soccer Complex for our Lexington Church on July 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Family Fun Night is a community event for kids and parents to play games and get messy with our very own color war! We will have a blast getting colored powder everywhere and then enjoying a cookout afterwards. This is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other Midtown families as well as invite new families to join our community!

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jul
19
6:00 PM18:00

Preteen Outing | Frankie's Fun Park

Our Lexington Church is hosting a Summer Hang Out for preteens at Frankie’s Fun Park on July 19 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Parents are encouraged to drop off their rising 4th and 5th graders at this fun event! Preteens will have get to race go-karts, play arcade games, and more while getting to know one another before the school year begins. This hangout will not include dinner, but snacks are available to purchase if you choose to send your child with spending money.

Sign up here.

For more information, email Kirsten Ellison.

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Jul
16
3:00 PM15:00

Kidtown Family Park Day

  • Saluda Shoals (Leo's Landing Shelter) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will host a Kidtown Family Park Day for our Family of Churches on July 16 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Saluda Shoals Park.

This time is for our Kidtown families to enjoy time together this summer! We will have drinks and snacks stationed at the Leo’s Landing Shelter (Shelter #1) so you can enjoy the shade while your children play. This event is a great opportunity to spend time with other Kidtown parents, as we’ll invite families that are new to Midtown to join our community. Parking and admission will be free for everyone that participates in this event!

We want to ensure we have enough treats for everyone! RSVP here!

For more information, please contact Ryan Shults.

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Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

Preschool Outing | Read Aloud and Craft

We will host a Preschool Outing for our Lexington Church on July 12 from 9:00am - 11:00am.

The Read Aloud and Craft is a story time for preschool aged children (3-5 year olds) and their parents. It will consist of a picture book read aloud with an accompanying craft. This is a fun chance to make memories with your child as you work together on a keepsake craft! It is also an excellent opportunity to invite other preschool parents and their children who may be new to Midtown.

Sign up here.

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jul
6
6:30 PM18:30

Family Night | Fireflies at Segra Park

We will host a Family Fun Night at Segra Park for our Lexington Church on July 6 at 6:00pm.

Family Fun Night is a community event for kids and parents to enjoy our local minor league baseball team. We will sit together in a block of reserved seats and the game should last around 3 hours. Additionally, kids are invited to play catch on the field 20 minutes before the first pitch. This is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other Midtown families as well as invite new families to join our community!

Sign up here.

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jun
27
1:00 PM13:00

Kidtown Event | Creation Station

We will host our Kidtown Creation Station for our Lexington Church on June 27 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Creation Station is a fun event for rising kindergarteners through 3rd graders. It will consist of a short teaching and multiple stations for kids to create projects. Kids will have the opportunity to make slime and create other crafts with their peers. This is a great chance for them to continue building relationships with one another and to invite new friends to Kidtown!

Sign up here.

For more information, contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00

Kidtown Outing | Saluda Shoals Splash Pad

We will host a Kidtown Outing for our Lexington Church on June 22 from 9:00am - 11:00am at Saluda Shoals Park.

This time is for kids of all ages looking to escape the summer heat at the splash pad! We will have drinks and snacks stationed at the Water Oaks shelter so you can enjoy the shade while your children splash and play. This event is a great opportunity to spend time with other Kidtown parents, as we’ll invite families that are new to Midtown to join our community. Parking and admission will be free for everyone that participates in this event!

Sign up here.

For more information, please contact Kirsten Ellison.

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Jun
21
6:00 PM18:00

Preteen Outing | Surge Trampoline Park

Our Lexington church is hosting a Summer Hang Out for preteens at Surge Adventure Park on June 21 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Parents are encouraged to drop off their rising 4th and 5th graders as we kick off summer at this fun event! Preteens will have the opportunity jump on giant trampolines, play dodgeball, and complete obstacle courses while deepening relationships with one another. This hangout will not include dinner, but snacks are available to purchase if you choose to send your child with spending money. All parents are required to fill out a waiver in advance for their child. You can access the waiver in the sign up link below.

Sign up here.

For more information, email Kirsten Ellison.

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May
6
to May 7

Milestones Weekend 2022 | Family of Churches

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

In a world full of distractions, busyness and parenting hiccups, it is so easy to lose our focus. It is so easy to forget the goal in our parenting. 

  • Sometimes the target feels like doing everything possible to help our kids succeed.

  • Sometimes the target feels like striving to give our kids every possible opportunity.

  • Sometimes the target feels like mere survival!

But Jesus is clear that everything He does and teaches is about spreading His joy. He invites us into His joy. He fills us with His joy. He empowers us to share His joy with others!

So at this year’s Milestones conference we will work together to put our target precisely where Jesus puts His target; on His JOY. With big picture teaching and practical nuts-and-bolts training, we will help you to aim for His joy and train your children to do the same.

We will host our Milestones Weekend for our Family of Churches at our Downtown Church on May 6-7, 2022. Friday night will be a Parent’s Night Out (available optionally for conference attendees only) and Saturday will be the Milestones Conference day from 9:00am-2:00pm. Childcare will be provided throughout the event.

UPDATE, 4/25: CHILDCARE IS FULL and is no longer available as an option during registration. Parents are encouraged to attend, but will need to arrange their own childcare for the conference day.

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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Apr
30
9:30 AM09:30

STC | Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull

  • 1200 Lady Street Columbia, SC, 29201 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An organization called Curing Kids Cancer is hosting their annual Fire Truck Pull as a fundraiser for childhood cancer research. During this event, teams will be competing to pull a fire truck in the fastest time. This organization was started by the family of one of our Midtown members, and they are asking for people to put together teams to pull for this event.

Team options include:

  • Team of 10: Men or Men & Women

  • Team of 12: All-female & Under 18

Register your team here.

Or, if you are interested in finding out how you can volunteer for this event, you can reach out to Mikaela

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May
1
to May 3

Milestones Weekend 2020

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Bad news: Parenting is hard.

We rarely feel ready for the non-stop demands, obstacles and challenges that children bring. And as soon as we begin to feel like we’ve figured it out, the target changes and we often feel lost again.

Good news: We’re here to help.

Milestones is our family discipleship program to help you and your children be prepared for the natural stages of childhood development. It’s built on noticing and celebrating the significant points of transition that children go through on their journey to adulthood.

We will host our Milestones Weekend for our Family of Churches on May 1-3. Milestones Weekend is a weekend devoted to training and encouraging all of our parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in helping raise disciples in the next generation.

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Oct
27
4:00 PM16:00

Lexington MEGA Trunk or Treat 2019

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We're excited to team up with our friends from Radius Church - Lexington, Rivercrest Presbyterian Church, Riverbend Community Church, and Zion Lutheran Church for our first ever Trunk or Treat. Trunk or Treat is a great chance to have fun as a LifeGroup and to invite the people that you are building with to meet our church family.

We’re hosting the event on October 27th from 4pm-6pm at River Bluff High School.

If you are interested in serving at the event by decorating your car, helping with setup and teardown, being a part of the parking team, or by donating candy, you can sign up here!

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May
4
to May 5

Milestones Weekend

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Bad news: Parenting is hard.

We rarely feel ready for the non-stop demands, obstacles and challenges that children bring. And as soon as we begin to feel like we’ve figured it out, the target changes and we often feel lost again.

Good news: We’re here to help.

Milestones is our family discipleship program to help you and your children be prepared for the natural stages of childhood development. It’s built on noticing and celebrating the significant points of transition that children go through on their journey to adulthood.

We will host our Milestones Weekend for our Family of Churches on May 4th-5th. Milestones Weekend is a weekend devoted to training and encouraging all of our parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in helping raise disciples in the next generation. It will consist of a conference on Saturday from 8:30-2pm and additional free family coaching during the 9am and 11:15am gatherings at our Downtown church.

Pre-registration for the Milestones Conference 2019 is closed. However, you can still register for the event at 8:30am on Saturday!

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Nov
4
5:00 PM17:00

Family Worship Night

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Join us on Sunday, November 4 from 5:00pm-6:00pm and invite your friends to our first ever city-wide Family Worship Night. Our Kids and Families ministry works by partnering with parents to raise kids who love Jesus. One way we do that is by hosting events that help support family discipleship and keep our families connected with one another. At our Family Worship Night we’ll sing some of our favorite Kidtown songs, pray, and read scripture together.

This event will be hosted in the Kidtown area of our Downtown Church located at 1800 Blanding Street.

If you have any other questions, feel free to email us here. 

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