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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 at Transitions Homeless Center on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

We will build Gingerbread Houses with Transitions clients at the event while enjoying other holiday goodies! This event is best suited for anyone 18+. It is an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with Transitions clients casually and 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
4
5:00 PM17:00

STC | Ezekiel Ministries Thanksgiving Meal

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

On Monday, November 4, we will partner with Ezekiel Ministries to help provide a Thanksgiving dinner to their Lexington mentees and families. We are in need of volunteers to help provide and sponsor side dishes. 

Volunteers should bring prepared dishes in disposable containers by 5:00pm to RADIUS Lexington at 300 W Main St.

If you cannot make that time slot, please contact Berta Richardson to make other arrangements.

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Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 23

  • Transitions Homeless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Sep
11
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Bingo Night | 2024

  • Transitions Homeless 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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Jul
7
to Jul 21

STC | Salvation Army Back to School Drive | July 7 - July 21

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

Year-round, the Salvation Army works to provide for those in need. One of the many ways they help is by providing school supplies to families that can not afford them. As a church family, this is a great way to give generously as Christ has given generously to us and help kids in our local community start the school year off well! 

Donating is easy and convenient. Please drop any of these items before or after the Gathering in the lobby starting Sunday July 7 through Sunday July 21.

If you have any questions, please email Liza Hendricks. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Specifically, they have requested the items below:

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Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00

STC | Ezekiel Ministries Mentor & Me Event

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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Mar
16
8:00 AM08:00

Serve the City 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 | Super Bowl Party at Transitions | 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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Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Gingerbread House Party | December 13

  • Transitions Homeless 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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Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 25

  • Transitions Homeless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
9
9:00 AM09:00

STC | Epworth Campus Workday | September 9

Join Epworth for its Campus Work Day on Saturday, September 9, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. 

This day is an incredible opportunity to serve Epworth on both indoor and outdoor projects. Your assistance throughout the day will create a welcoming atmosphere for foster parents, caregivers, and visitors. 

All ages are welcome to serve, and a dance party while folding clothes is included! Complete project details on the sign-up form. If you have questions, please email KD Dennis.

Sign-up to serve by clicking the button below.

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Jun
22
5:00 PM17:00

Serve The City | Ezekiel Ministries Ladies Night | June 22

Looking for a serving opportunity? Our Lexington church will be partnering with Ezekiel Ministries of Lexington to host a Ladies Night on Thursday, June 22 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

This night will be an opportunity for moms of children who attend attend Ezekiel to enjoy a nice dinner, participate in an art project, worship, and hear what the Bible says about our identity being found in Christ alone.

We are looking for 20-25 women from Midtown to volunteer to either serve food or host a table.

Thank you for your willingness to serve!

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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 | Super Bowl Party at Transitions | 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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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 take part in that mission on our next Home Works service day that’s taking place on Sat, November 12 from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

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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Nov
6
4:30 PM16:30

STC | Epworth Sunday School and Worship Gathering

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve? Our STC partnership organization, Epworth Children's Home, needs outside volunteers to assist during its Sunday School and Worship Gathering on Nov 6 from 4:30 - 6:15 pm. This event provides biblical teaching and worship for Epworth middle and high school boys and girls. 

Serving Epworth through this event allows campus students to experience God through scripture and worship. There are many opportunities to serve. Join us by participating in worship or teaching from Epworth's curriculum.

If you have questions, please email KD Dennis.

Sign-up to serve by clicking the button below.

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Oct
19
6:30 PM18:30

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 19

  • Transitions Homeless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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+ and 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
16
7:00 PM19:00

STC | Prisma Children's Hospital 5K Run/Walk for Camp Kemo

Please join us the evening of Friday, September 16, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 pm at Saluda Shoals Park for the inaugural Light Up for Leah 5k Run/Walk benefitting CAMP KEMO Programs of Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands. It is intended to honor children who have died following their battle with pediatric cancer or a blood disorder. It is open to all, and no experience is required.

Come support Prisma 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 Prisma by clicking the button below.

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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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Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00

STC | Epworth Field Day & Cookout Bonanza

Come gather at Epworth’s Campus on Saturday, June 25th from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm for food, fun, and fellowship with the Epworth staff and kids! This event will provide positive interactions with individuals who are interested in bettering the lives of the Epworth kids as well as give an opportunity to develop relationships with the kids.

There are many serving opportunities. Join us in preparing and serving food or helping with games and activities. If you have questions, please email KD Dennis.

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Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

STC | Transitions Chef's Feast Fundraiser | June 5

Chef’s Feast will be held on June 5, 2022 at 6pm at the Capital City Club. This event is one of the major annual fundraisers to support the programs and services provided by Transitions Homeless Center.

The evening will include a five-course menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes prepared by talented chefs around the region with magnificent views of the Columbia skyline.

Transitions provides homeless men and women ages 18 and older access to our day center, hot meals, showers, service providers and housing.

Purchase tickets here.

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May
19
6:00 PM18:00

STC | Daybreak Ministries Annual Banquet 2022

  • Seawell's Banquet & Reception Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Daybreak Ministries' Annual Banquet will be held on May 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Seawell's Banquet and Reception Center

This year's theme, Hero's Heartbeat, is inspired by our state's legislators fighting to put an end to abortions after a detection of the infant's heartbeat in the mother's womb is discovered.

Please join for an evening of information, encouragement, and celebration of the progress that has been made in the battle for the lives of the unborn in our community and our nation by purchasing a ticket to attend the event or sponsoring a table 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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May
14
8:00 AM08:00

STC | Home Works | May 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 take part in that mission on our next Home Works service day that’s taking place on Sat, May 14 from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

No tools or construction skills are required, but you may bring tools if you wish to.  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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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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Mar
26
8:00 AM08:00

STC | STC Weekend | 2022

Our Family of Churches rallies around our partner organizations each year for Serve the City Weekend. This years serving will take place on Saturday, March 26. Throughout the weekend, we'll join together to serve our city. You can click the link below to find out more information and sign up for serving opportunities.

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Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00

STC | Super Bowl Party at Transitions | 2022

We will host a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 13 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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Oct
27
to Oct 28

STC | Transitions Pumpkin Carving | October 27

  • Transitions Homeless Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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We will host a Pumpkin Carving event on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 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+.

Please bring a pumpkin, snack or candy to share.

This 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!

For more information, contact Charleigh Lowman.

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