Upcoming Events

Organ Recital

Sanctuary | 4:00 p.m.

William Douglas, Associate Organist and Choirmaster of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, will play an organ recital at Shandon United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m. The recital will feature works by Richard Baker, Ernst Richter, and Elfrida Andrée. The recital is free and open to all.

Vacation Bible School (June 5-9)

Shandon UMC |

Join us for Cave Quest VBS: Following Jesus, The Light Of The World. At Cave Quest VBS, children (and adults) begin to deepen their faith by exploring who Jesus is- the light of the world! Bible learning experiences, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few standout activities that help faith flow into real life. 

Who:  VBS is for children who turned three by 9/1/2022 through 2nd grade(current school year 2022-2023). IF YOU ARE A VOLUNTEER with a child under 3K, you must also register the child for the days you will volunteer.

When:  June 5-9 from 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon each day
Where: Shandon UMC
Fee: $25 per child – non-refundable 

Day Camp (June 5-9)

Heathwood School |

Students who will have completed grades 3-12 are invited to join us for Day Camp, which will be held on the campus of Heathwood School. Students are invited to join us for the week as we enjoy art, music/songs, Bible study, paddling, ropes courses, Gaga Ball, and initiative games. The theme of our camp this year will be the Character of God.

Who: Students who will have completed grades 3-12

When: The week of June 5-9, 2023 (These are the correct dates)

       9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Monday – Thursday

       9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday

Where: The campus of Heathwood School (3000 S. Beltline Blvd.)

              Drop off and pick up from Heathwood campus each day.

Registration: Registration is required. The fee is $100. Eighth-grade students and older will serve as counselors. Currently, we are limiting registration to church members and their families.
Registration closes at capacity or at 5:00 p.m. on April 15.

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

Names of God – Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall - Bruner Education Building | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Are you unable to commit to a Bible Study this summer? No worries. Join Ruthie Taylor any Wednesday when you are available. There is no registration, no book (Bring your Bible), and no preparation or homework. Come as you are when you are able. This summer, we will explore the Names of God and unpack His character as He reveals Himself to us through His many names. All are welcome. Bring a friend! Wednesdays, June 7 – August 30 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall

Live on the Green Concert with Scott Rankin

Shandon UMC - 3407 Devine St. | 7:00 p.m.

The Evangelism Committee invites you to our Summer Concert Series. We will host some of Columbia’s greatest bands – LIVE ON THE GREEN at Shandon UMC on the East Lawn (by the fountain)! Join us on the second Tuesdays in June, July, and August at 7:00 p.m. We will kick off with Scott Rankin on June 13. We hope you will bring a chair, your entire family, and some friends, neighbors, and co-workers for this evangelism event series. All you have to do is invite them to see some live music for free. All are welcome!

Names of God – Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall - Bruner Education Building | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Are you unable to commit to a Bible Study this summer? No worries. Join Ruthie Taylor any Wednesday when you are available. There is no registration, no book (Bring your Bible), and no preparation or homework. Come as you are when you are able. This summer, we will explore the Names of God and unpack His character as He reveals Himself to us through His many names. All are welcome. Bring a friend! Wednesdays, June 7 – August 30 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall

Names of God – Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall - Bruner Education Building | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, June 7 – August 30

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall

Are you unable to commit to a Bible Study this summer? No worries. Join Ruthie Taylor any Wednesday when you are available. There is no registration, no book (Bring your Bible), and no preparation or homework. Come as you are when you are able. This summer, we will explore the Names of God and unpack His character as He reveals Himself to us through His many names. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Names of God – Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall - Bruner Education Building #1 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, June 7 – August 30

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall

Are you unable to commit to a Bible Study this summer? No worries. Join Ruthie Taylor any Wednesday when you are available. There is no registration, no book (Bring your Bible), and no preparation or homework. Come as you are when you are able. This summer, we will explore the Names of God and unpack His character as He reveals Himself to us through His many names. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

America The Beautiful BBQ Lunch

Gym | 12:05 p.m.

Join us on Sunday, July 2 at 12:05 p.m. in the Gym for our America the Beautiful BBQ Lunch

Names of God – Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall - Bruner Education Building | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, June 7 – August 30 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall

Are you unable to commit to a Bible Study this summer? No worries. Join Ruthie Taylor any Wednesday when you are available. There is no registration, no book (Bring your Bible), and no preparation or homework. Come as you are when you are able. This summer, we will explore the Names of God and unpack His character as He reveals Himself to us through His many names. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Names of God – Summer Bible Study

Wesley Hall - Bruner Education Building | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, June 7 – August 30

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall

Are you unable to commit to a Bible Study this summer? No worries. Join Ruthie Taylor any Wednesday when you are available. There is no registration, no book (Bring your Bible), and no preparation or homework. Come as you are when you are able. This summer, we will explore the Names of God and unpack His character as He reveals Himself to us through His many names. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

2023 Youth Mission Project

Hollywood, SC |

We are thrilled to announce preparations for the return of Youth Mission Project (YMP) in 2023. This mission project is designed for Shandon UMC students who have completed by this summer any of the 9th -12th grades. We will serve together from Sunday, July 16 through Saturday, July 22 to serve the Petersfield Community in Hollywood, SC.  (Please note that we will meet at the church to pack for the trip on the morning of Saturday, July 15.)

We hope your student will join us as we take on home repair projects from roofing, painting, cleaning, and leading a VBS for the community as well as worshiping each evening with our group.

Registration is a commitment by the student to participate in the full work week of YMP.  The cost of this trip is $175, which is used to pay for lodging, meals, and other expenses for our group.  A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration and the remaining balance is due May 14.

All students that participate must attend one of the pre-trip Parent/Participant meetings with their parent/guardian.  The two options for these meetings (Sunday, April 23rd @ 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 7th @ 4:00 p.m.) are listed in the registration as well. 

This year we will partner with Home Works of America as they assist us in identifying homes in need of repair and vetting homeowners.  Home Works will also support us logistically with regard to materials and equipment.  Each student and his/her parents will need to sign a waiver as required by Home Works at the aforementioned Parent/Participant meeting.

Wesley Memorial UMC in Hollywood, SC, will be our host church offering us accommodations for the week in their gymnasium.  Their gymnasium facility includes a kitchen, restrooms with showers, and space that we will divide into areas to sleep males separate from females as well as designating a separate dining area for our group. Participants will provide their air mattresses for the week.  More details will be shared at the Parent/Participant meeting but participants should anticipate this experience to be one that requires a servant’s heart, joyful attitude, and patience as well as a concern for those whom we serve as well as those with whom we serve.

Space for YMP is limited and registrations at this time are only accepted from Shandon UMC students.

Additional questions or concerns may be directed to Andy Morris, Director of Student Ministry, at amorris@shandon-umc.org or 803-256-8383.

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

Garage Sale “Missions Possible”

Gym | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Friday, August 11 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & Saturday, August 12 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

Garage Sale “Missions Possible”

Gym | 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Friday, August 11 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & Saturday, August 12 from 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.

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

TREK September 2023 – New Member Path

Shandon United Methodist |

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.

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

The Well@Home

Shandon United Methodist |

A one-day retreat at the SUMC campus on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

The Well@Home

Shandon UMC Gym | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This is a one-day retreat for all women on Saturday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the gym at Shandon UMC.  

Details and registrations will be available in August.

Arts Council Dinner

Gym | 6:30 p.m.

Our Arts Council Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gym

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

Organ Competition Winner in Concert

Sanctuary | 7:00 p.m.

Join us for the Organ Competition Winner in Concert on Friday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

USC Concert Choir Christmas Concert

Sanctuary | 7:30 p.m.

Join us to hear the USC Concert Choir Christmas Concert on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Eddie Huss and Friends Annual Benefit Concert

Sanctuary | 4:00 p.m.

Join us for the Eddie Huss and Friends Annual Benefit Concert “Keyboard Extravaganza” with Annette Matthews, Debbie Bauer, Bradley Fuller, and Eddie Huss on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Outreach Prayer Opportunities

Sanctuary | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outreach is now offering a prayer focus and meditation time each month.  There will be one afternoon (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) each month when the Sanctuary will be reserved for you to spend 20-30 minutes in prayer.  The prayer focus will be the staff and recipients of one of the missional agencies supported by Shandon or an activity involving volunteers / members from Shandon during that month.  You do not need to register – just come for prayer time.  For your security, enter through the Bruner Building.  There will be information about the prayer focus available in the Sanctuary to help guide your prayer time.
Prayer Vigils

Come To The Well

The Cove, Asheville, NC |

A refreshed approach to a weekend retreat at The Cove in Asheville, NC, January 26-28, 2024

As we grow our women’s ministry, we seek your prayers and support in these efforts to nurture and foster Christian discipleship in the women of our church and community.

Come to the Well Women’s Retreat

The Cove, Asheville, NC |

For all women during the weekend of January 26-28, 2024, at The Cove in Asheville, NC.  Space is limited.

Details and registrations will be available in August.

High Pastures Retreat

High Pastures Retreat Center |

For all women during the weekend of April 26-28, 2024, at High Pastures Retreat Center in NC.  Space is very limited.

Details and registrations will be available in August.