Upcoming Events

Day of Abiding

Off Campus July 31 or Aug. 7 |

Ladies,Do you recognize that you are spiritually parched but struggle to quench your thirst by making time to be with Him? Is life hectic and exhausting?  Or are days filled with time that lacks purpose? Are you stuck in a spiritual rut and seek encouragement in your efforts of knowing and “being” with Jesus Christ?

Prayerfully consider joining us for a “Day of Abiding” Saturday, July 31 OR Saturday, Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Taylor Farm in Rembert, SC (45 min. drive from Columbia)

Limited to 6 women for each event. Advance registration required. First come, first serve. Cost:  $10

MYF – Jr. High & Sr. High

Gym | Dunn-Smith Ministry Center | 4:30pm

Jr. Highs (rising 7th/8th graders) and Sr. Highs (rising 9th graders & up)

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Open Gym (Gaga, basketball, and conversations) for those interested.

5:00 p.m. MYF begins in the gym
Supper ($2 donation per student is appreciated.)

Group Games for Jr. Highs and group games for Sr. Highs

Message – “Under Pressure”

6:30 p.m. Dismissal

Wild Wednesdays – Water Party

East Lawn | 6:00 p.m.

Children, rising 5k – rising 6th grade, are invited to join us for Wild Wednesday Water Party.

Epworth Ice Cream Fundraiser

Grab a delicious pint of ice cream and support Epworth. Choose from a pint of Peanut Butter, Vanilla Bean or Van-Chocolate Swirl. All proceeds go to Epworth. 1 pint is $7, 2 pints are $13, and 3 pints are $18. Preorder will be available from July 19th – August 4th at noon. Pick-up is August 7th from 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. during the Seeds of Hope Farmers Market here at Shandon. You may also purchase your pints in person on August 7th. Payment may be made with cash or card. Contact Rev. Shannon Bullion with any questions.

Annual Garage Sale

Dunn-Smith Ministry Center | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The United Methodist Women will be having our annual Garage Sale on August 20
and 21 this year. Please save the dates and any “treasures” you no
longer need for our sale. This year, we will NOT be accepting any
clothes, shoes or books. More information to come, so keep your eyes open

All The Single Ladies

Off Campus | 7:00 p.m.

All the Single Ladies…
Are invited to a game night at Rev. Shannon Bullion’s home on Wednesday, September 1st at 7pm. Please bring a snack to share. Feel free to bring a friend. (Widows, divorcees, and singles are all invited.) Please contact Rev. Bullion for her address.

Celebration Choir Returns this Fall!

Choir Room | Bruner Building | 06:00pm

Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 8, from 6:00pm to 6:45pm in the Choir Room. For the Fall Semester, Debbie Bauer will be your conductor and Bradley Fuller will remain as your accompanist. We will sing for the 8:45am Traditional Service on the second Sunday of each month [Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14]. Come join us! No audition required.

Columbia Choral Society in Concert

Shandon UMC Sanctuary | 5:00 p.m.

The Columbia Choral Society, under the direction of Dr. Beth Myers will present a concert in our Sanctuary on Sunday, October 3rd at 5:00pm. The concert will include a vocal solo by the recent student winner of the Guthrie Darr Scholarship.

Church Music Workshop

Sanctuary |

A Church Music Workshop, sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, will be held on October 29 and 30th here at Shandon UMC. Dr. Dustin Ousley and Felix Hell will be our guest music and worship leaders. Columbia’s Sandlapper Singers will also perform during the Workshop on October 30th. You may register for the event at: southcarolinafellowship.org.

Organ Recital: Felix Hall

Sanctuary | Shandon UMC | 07:30pm

Felix Hell, organist, will present an organ recital in our Sanctuary on Friday, October 29 at 7:30pm. Felix is one of the most sought-after organists in the world. He has been featured as a soloist in more than 1000 concerts throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He has studied at the Julliard School in New York City, the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. This concert is sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, the Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Shandon UMC.

Come to the Well – Women’s Retreat

Asheville, NC | The Cove

Register For “Come To The Well”
January 14-16, 2022
The Cove Retreat Center In Asheville, NC

Women’s Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall/Bruner Building | 11:45am

Drop in any Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Wesley Hall for our Summer Women’s Bible Study. Instructed by Ruthie Taylor. Feel free to bring your lunch.

In-Person Traditional Worship

Sanctuary | 8:45am & 11:00am

We would love to see you this Sunday. It’s a little different, with reservations, masks, and social distancing. 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.

In-Person LifeLine Contemporary Worship

Dunn-Smith Gym | 11:05am

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.

Adult Groups & Studies

A number of Sunday school classes, groups and studies are gathering online through Zoom. Stay connected and nurture your faith. For more information, contact Lesli Wood, Director of Christian Education and Programs.