Upcoming Events

Older Adult – Small Group Events

Connect over crafts with these fun, small-group activities:

• Wednesday, May 11 at 10:15 a.m. at Riverbanks Gardens to create a moss ball planter called a Kokedama.

• Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.at The Plant House (702 Crosshill Road) to create a succulent terrarium.

• Thursday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. at The Mad Platter to create a decorative wall plaque.

For costs & registration, please click here.

Shandon Cup Returns!

We are very excited to announce that our summer sports and recreation program, Shandon Cup, will be returning this summer. 

Who can participate?

• Anyone 18 years or older
• Co-ed teams (hint: Sunday School classes make great teams)
• Individuals (free agents looking to have some fun)

This summer, our primary activity will be volleyball with a few possible “special events” (e.g., axe throwing) mixed in. The program will run from June 8 to August 3. We will gather each Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Epworth Children’s Home field. The cost for participating is $20/per individual and $30/per couple, including a T-shirt, all activities, and an awards banquet (hot dogs & chips) at the season’s end. Childcare for infants through rising 6th graders is available but must be requested at registration. The registration deadline is May 25. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 3, on our website: shandon-umc.org/register. Still have questions? Contact James Grubb at jgrubb@shandon-umc.org.

As always, CHILDCARE is available for infants through rising 6th graders. But registration is required.

VBS Registration

Shandon UMC |

Join us for Monumental VBS: Celebrating God’s Greatness. At Monumental VBS, kids celebrate God’s greatness! Monumental is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch! Team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life.

Who: VBS is for children 3 year preschool (age 3 by 9/1/2021) through 2nd grade (current year 2021-22). IF YOU ARE A VOLUNTEER with a child under age 3 Pre-K you must also register that child for childcare on the days that you volunteer.

When: June 13-17 from 8:45 a.m. – 12 noon each day

Where: Shandon UMC, 3407 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29205

Fee: $25 per child – non-refundable

Day Camp

Heathwood School |

UPDATE: Registration for Day Camp is at capacity and is closed. There is not currently a wait-list at this time.
Students are invited to join us for the week as we step into a range of experiences that include art, music/songs, Bible study, paddling, ropes courses, Gaga Ball, and initiative games. Students will be grouped by age and will rotate through the activity stations over the course of the week. Current 8th – 12th grade students will serve as counselors for the groups. Participants will bring their own lunch each day (except Friday when pizza will be offered) and will arrive dressed to be outside each day. 

VBS Needs Volunteers!

Shandon UMC |

Want a great way to serve your church during one of the most exciting weeks of the year? Join us as a volunteer the week of June 13th where you will get to experience our children’s faith in action!

Interested? Send Heather or Susan an email or you can sign up using the following link: shandon-umc.org/register.

Youth Mission Project (YMP)

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.

The Well at Home

Shandon UMC | 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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.

Come to the Well – Women’s Retreat

Asheville, NC | The Cove

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.

Tim’s Tuesday/Thursday Takeout

Shandon Parking Lot | 11:00 a.m.

Our Kitchen Ministry will continue to offer convenient meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Simply place your order online and drive through to pickup from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. All orders must be placed and paid for online by 7:00 p.m. Monday. Meals are $8 each.

Tim’s Tuesday/Thursday Takeout

Shandon Parking Lot | 11:00

Our Kitchen Ministry offers convenient meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Simply place your order online and drive through to pickup from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
All orders must be placed and paid for online by 7:00 p.m.Monday. Meals are $8 each.

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.

In-Person Traditional Worship

Sanctuary | 8:45am & 11:00am

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.