Take a look at our upcoming events and join us! To find out more about what’s going on at Shandon, take a look in our e-newsletter and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
A Healing Service will be offered at noon, on the first Wednesday of every month. The service will take place in the sanctuary. Healing liturgy and communion will be offered at each service.
We invite all Middle and High School (rising 7th and older) students to join us for a trip to Carowinds on Thursday, July 7th. We will gather at the church at 9:00 a.m. to load the buses and return at 8:00 p.m. The cost per student is $40, due at registration, plus pocket money for food throughout the day in the park. For more information and to register, visit shandon-umc.org/register. Registration closes Tuesday, June 28. Space is limited.
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A study of the Psalms as a companion to the summer sermon series.
Who: Anyone (adults and youth)
Teacher: Steve Carter
When: Each of the 5 Sundays in July during the Sunday school hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.)
Where: July 10 – Sanctuary
July 17 – Gym
July 24 – Sanctuary
July 31 – Gym
Lessons will also be live-streamed each week at shandon-umc.org/live.
Single Ladies will meet for dinner on Tuesday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m at Arabesque, located at 2930 Devine Street. Please email Rev. Shannon at sbullion@shandon-umc.org if you will be in attendance.
Who: Rising 4K and 5K children
When: Wednesday, July 13 from 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.
Where: Bartlett Green outside of Knox Building
What: Preschoolers are invited to join us for a fun water morning with a slip n slide, kiddie pool, bubbles, and water toys!
*No registration required. Please come in your bathing suit, apply sunscreen before drop-off, and bring a towel! We will serve popsicles and goldfish for a snack. *
We are thrilled to announce preparations for the return of Youth Mission Project (YMP). This mission project is designed for Shandon UMC students who have completed by this summer any of the the 9th -12th grades. We will serve together from Sunday, July 17th through Saturday, July 23rd to serve the Petersfield Community in Hollywood, SC. The cost is $175.
More infoA study of the Psalms as a companion to the summer sermon series.
Who: Anyone (adults and youth)
Teacher: Steve Carter
When: Each of the 5 Sundays in July during the Sunday school hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.)
Where: July 17 – Gym, July 24 – Sanctuary, July 31 – Gym
Lessons will also be live-streamed each week at shandon-umc.org/live.
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Would you like to serve the hungry at Washington Street Soup Kitchen? Shandon UMC is a part of a group of Columbia-based churches that serve the soup kitchen each month. We are looking for volunteers to serve each 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 – noon. If interested, please submit the online form to be added to our mailing list.
More InfoA study of the Psalms as a companion to the summer sermon series.
Who: Anyone (adults and youth)
Teacher: Steve Carter
When: Each of the 5 Sundays in July during the Sunday school hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.)
Where: July 24 – Sanctuary, July 31 – Gym
Lessons will also be live-streamed each week at shandon-umc.org/live.
A study of the Psalms as a companion to the summer sermon series.
Who: Anyone (adults and youth)
Teacher: Steve Carter
When: Each of the 5 Sundays in July during the Sunday school hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.)
Where: July 31 – Gym
Lessons will also be live-streamed each week at shandon-umc.org/live.
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The Christian Youth Basketball League (CYBL) Summer basketball camp will be hosted from August 1-4 for rising 2nd- 7th graders. Each day the camp will meet in the Shandon UMC Gym from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The cost of this camp is $60, which includes a pizza party on Thursday.
Please register at https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/b855090d-5ed5-4e2e-971e-704a42b2a3b7
Who: Rising 1st – 6th graders
When: Wednesday, August 3
*Session 1* – 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. or *Session 2* – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: East Lawn of the church (green area between church parking lot and sanctuary)
What: Water fun with inflatables, games, popsicles, and a devotion. Wear your bathing suit and bring your towel.
(Please note two sessions are being offered. Only register for one (1) session. Each session is limited to 35 children.)
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Friday, August 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & Saturday, August 20 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Shandon United Methodist Women and many volunteers work to put together Shandon United Methodist Church’s annual garage sale. Every penny raised is used to support various shelters and missions throughout South Carolina. CASH ONLY.
More infoFriday, August 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & Saturday, August 20 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dunn Smith Ministry Center
The Shandon United Methodist Women and many volunteers work to put together Shandon United Methodist Church’s annual garage sale. Every penny raised is used to support various shelters and missions throughout South Carolina. CASH ONLY
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Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 18, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and join our church family for a block party celebration along Adger Road. We’ll enjoy live music from the LifeLine band with songs through the decades, along with good eats from food trucks and games and activities for all ages. We look forward to having you with us!
TREK, Shandon’s new member path, is a three-session course to connect you with others new to Shandon, familiarize you with Shandon’s campus, discuss topics related to the Christian faith and United Methodist Church, and help you discover opportunities to serve and be served. For more information about TREK and to register for the May session, please visit shandon-umc.org/trek. For any further questions, please contact Rev. James Grubb at jgrubb@shandon-umc.org.
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Ladies, save the date and plan to join us on Saturday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., for a one-day women’s retreat held on our church campus. The Rev. Dawn Hyde from Downtown Church will serve as our Retreat leader. Friends are welcome! Registration with more details will open in August. Space will be limited.
Save the Date!
Register for “Come to the Well”
January 20-23, 2023
The Cove, Asheville, NC
Women of all Ages, Community also welcome to attend, invite your friends. Renew your Spirit, Rest your Body, Nurture your Faith, Encourage your Discipleship. Join us as we make time to reflect on God’s presence in our lives and recommit to making time for Him each day. **Check-in will begin at 4:00 p.m. Our retreat will begin with dinner on Friday evening and will close following our worship service on Sunday morning.
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Triple T is on pause beginning June 21 until further notice. In preparation for renovations that will begin July 1, 2022, the Rachel Knox Kitchen will be closed. Food services are unavailable until renovations are complete.
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We invite students (rising 7th and older) to join us on Sundays.
July 3: Join us for dinner off-campus at Moe’s on Garners Ferry from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Friends are welcome!
July 10: MYF in the gym from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. Cookout night! Wear something red, white, and blue, and come ready to play games.
July 17: NO MYF- Please pray for our High School students as they begin their week of service at Youth Mission Project.
July 24: MYF in the gym from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
July 31: MYF in the gym from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Help pay for MYF meals & snacks: shandon-umc.org/give, and choose MYF Meals/Snacks.
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The messages are real and uplifting and the LifeLine Band keeps everyone engaged with contemporary praise songs, and there’s a children’s message. Childcare is available for infants – 3 years.
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We would love to see you this Sunday. The services share messages that apply God’s Word to our lives today and feature music by our Vocal Ensemble, and a children’s message. Childcare is available for infants – 3 years. No registration is needed.
WatchShandon United Methodist Church gathers to worship God, nurture Christian faith, and go out into the world in mission.
Traditional Service 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM
Lifeline Contemporary Service 11:05 AM
