FALL START UP
August is just around the corner and we're excited for all the things coming up!
SAVE THE DATE
Pursuing the Heart
WORKSHOP
August 9th | 9am-3pm
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
Learn how to move beyond surface-level conversations to connect with others at a deeper level. Through interactive modeling and discussion, you'll gain practical skills and tools to lovingly listen and help others discover their own hearts, just as Jesus did. Led by Bill Thompson.
Congregational
MEETING
August 10th | 9am
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
The Finance Committee and Session have been working on next year's budget and will be presenting it. This meeting is focused on what ministry will look like next year.
Telling a Better Story
Conference
October 3-5
Friday 6-8pm | Saturday 9am-1pm
Friday 6-8pm | Saturday 9am-1pm
Dive into thoughtful conversations on identity, sexuality, and marriage, discovering what Scripture says and how to live out your faith with confidence and compassion.
40th Anniversary
Celebration
October 26th
We're celebrating God's work, kindness, and faithfulness to us for 40 years! Mark your calendars. More details to come!
babies to 4 years old
The Nursery Hall is on the first floor of the Education Building
Sunday School | 9am
Worship Service | 10:30am
Sunday School | 9am
Worship Service | 10:30am
Be a Nursery Volunteer
Our nursery needs 30 more quarterly nursery volunteers by the fall. We have a responsibility to our covenant children and their parents. This is a great, low-commitment opportunity to be involved, meet other members, and have fun!
K5-5th grade
MidWeek | Wednesdays | 6-7:30pm
Wednesdays | 6-7:30pm
starts on August 13th
drop off is in the front circle (in front of the Education Building)-you're welcome to park and walk your child up or can pull up in the circle and drop them off there
Kids eat dinner and play and learn together. The children's ministry uses age-appropriate curriculum, leader-led small groups, games, and songs to engage kids. This year the kids will be using The Biggest Story curriculum.
starts on August 13th
drop off is in the front circle (in front of the Education Building)-you're welcome to park and walk your child up or can pull up in the circle and drop them off there
Kids eat dinner and play and learn together. The children's ministry uses age-appropriate curriculum, leader-led small groups, games, and songs to engage kids. This year the kids will be using The Biggest Story curriculum.
Sunday School | 9-10am | Drop off in Glass Foyer
Sundays | 9am
Promotion Sunday is August 3rd
Check your child in and out in the Glass Foyer
(between the Fellowship Hall and Education Buildings)
Our children have Sunday School classes designed just for them. Classes are divided by age and meet in the education building to continue through the Dwell Curriculum.
Promotion Sunday is August 3rd
Check your child in and out in the Glass Foyer
(between the Fellowship Hall and Education Buildings)
Our children have Sunday School classes designed just for them. Classes are divided by age and meet in the education building to continue through the Dwell Curriculum.
Kids' Corner | in the Worship Center Lobby
Your kids are welcome in our worship service! We know it can be tough to sit through a whole service, so stop in lobby at the Kids' Corner to get supplies to help them worship. There are clipboards filled with supplies, books, and fidget toys. Then drop those supplies back at the Kids' Corner on your way out.
Engage | August 3rd
Engage is for kindergarten & 1st grade kids, which gives them a chance to learn and grow in their knowledge of Christ during the Sunday service. Every week, kids sing songs, learn a short lesson, and eat a snack.
Kids leave the service during the offering and return during the last song.
Kids leave the service during the offering and return during the last song.
middle & high school
Middle School Sunday School | 9am | 2E1
starts August 3rd
High School Sunday School | 9am | 2E4
begins August 3rd
DGroups | Wed | 6pm | Fellowship Hall
Wednesdays | 6-7:30
starts on August 13th
Discipleship groups (dgroups) help students apply the gospel to their lives through Gospel-centered discussion, prayer, and intentional relationships. Students eat dinner together and then divide into groups with adult leaders.
starts on August 13th
Discipleship groups (dgroups) help students apply the gospel to their lives through Gospel-centered discussion, prayer, and intentional relationships. Students eat dinner together and then divide into groups with adult leaders.
Middle School Youth Group | Sun | 5:30pm | 2E1
Sundays
Middle School | 5:30-7pm
Tell the Story
begins August 10th
Youth Group gives students a place to play, worship, and learn together each week in a large group setting. This is where the description goes.
Middle School | 5:30-7pm
Tell the Story
begins August 10th
Youth Group gives students a place to play, worship, and learn together each week in a large group setting. This is where the description goes.
High School Youth Group | Sun | 7:15pm | Lobby
Sundays
7:15-8:45pm | Worship Center Lobby
starts on August 10th
Tell the Story
Youth Group gives students a place to play, worship, and learn together each week in a large group setting.
7:15-8:45pm | Worship Center Lobby
starts on August 10th
Tell the Story
Youth Group gives students a place to play, worship, and learn together each week in a large group setting.
Weekly Bible Studies
Women's Bible Studies are one of the best ways to connect with other women! While each group studies the same lessons, each group looks a little different. Read about their distinctions below to find a good fit for you.
Wednesday Morning | 9:15am | Fellowship Hall
Starts on August 14th
childcare available
Join other women for large group teaching followed by small group discussion through Colossians. The small groups stay the same throughout the year to deepen relationships and be a place for encouragement.
childcare available
Join other women for large group teaching followed by small group discussion through Colossians. The small groups stay the same throughout the year to deepen relationships and be a place for encouragement.
Wednesday Evening | 6:30pm | Library
Starts August 21
This group watches the recording of the Wednesday morning large group lesson on their own and then meets for small group discussion, prayer, and encouragement.
This group watches the recording of the Wednesday morning large group lesson on their own and then meets for small group discussion, prayer, and encouragement.
Thursday Evening | 6:30pm | Seneca
Starts August 22
Email womensministry@clemsonpres.org for the address of the member's home
This group watches the recording of the Wednesday morning large group lesson on their own and then meets for small group discussion, prayer, and encouragement.
Email womensministry@clemsonpres.org for the address of the member's home
This group watches the recording of the Wednesday morning large group lesson on their own and then meets for small group discussion, prayer, and encouragement.
Monthly Opportunities
MUMS (Moms Upholding Moms)
a community celebrating the beauty and supporting in the difficult of motherhood
MUMs monthly meet ups help moms consider their biblical calling as mothers in the context of community.
However you’re experiencing motherhood in the moment, MUMs would love to walk this season with you. You can expect warm, welcoming, and real conversations, encouragement, and mentorship from experienced moms over coffee and snacks.
Childcare included so you and your child can connect with others
Meets 1st Fridays from September-May
10-11:30 am I Clemson Presbyterian Church I 1E6
MUMs monthly meet ups help moms consider their biblical calling as mothers in the context of community.
However you’re experiencing motherhood in the moment, MUMs would love to walk this season with you. You can expect warm, welcoming, and real conversations, encouragement, and mentorship from experienced moms over coffee and snacks.
Childcare included so you and your child can connect with others
Meets 1st Fridays from September-May
10-11:30 am I Clemson Presbyterian Church I 1E6
Circles
Circle Meetings are a monthly opportunity to study scripture together and connect with other women. Email womensministry@clemsonpres.org or talk to Paula Miles to join a Circle.
*for more opportunities, visit the women's page
Men's Bible Studies | various times and places
Starts after Labor Day
Join the men of CPC for a bible study through Colossians! There will be several times offered. More details to come. All men are welcome and you can jump in the middle of the study. If you have any questions, contact mensministry@clemsonpres.org.
The Friday study will start on September 13th at 7am.
Join the men of CPC for a bible study through Colossians! There will be several times offered. More details to come. All men are welcome and you can jump in the middle of the study. If you have any questions, contact mensministry@clemsonpres.org.
The Friday study will start on September 13th at 7am.
Monthly Fellowship Breakfasts
1st Saturdays of the months | 8:30AM
Join the men of CPC for an informal breakfast. We'll have the food ready and look forward to spending an easy morning together catching up over breakfast!
Let us know if you'll be there! mensministry@clemsonpres.org
Join the men of CPC for an informal breakfast. We'll have the food ready and look forward to spending an easy morning together catching up over breakfast!
Let us know if you'll be there! mensministry@clemsonpres.org
ENCOURAGE | EQUIP | ENGAGE
CPC Community Groups are small, regular gatherings of 8-12 people, designed to build intentional relationships within the greater, local body of Christ.
Groups launch in August and run through May each year. Groups are primarily multi-generational and mixed-gender. They meet at various times and locations throughout the week, in homes or at the church. CPC Community Groups are places where people are encouraged by authentic relationships, equipped by God and His Word, and engaged in God's mission for our church and community.
If you're looking to join a group or want to be part of a different group, click below.
*for anyone wanting to stay in their community group, you're already good to go
CPC Community Groups are small, regular gatherings of 8-12 people, designed to build intentional relationships within the greater, local body of Christ.
Groups launch in August and run through May each year. Groups are primarily multi-generational and mixed-gender. They meet at various times and locations throughout the week, in homes or at the church. CPC Community Groups are places where people are encouraged by authentic relationships, equipped by God and His Word, and engaged in God's mission for our church and community.
If you're looking to join a group or want to be part of a different group, click below.
*for anyone wanting to stay in their community group, you're already good to go
Choir
Rehearsals begin August 13th at 7pm in the Worship Center
Choir is for anyone who wants to join.
Choir is for anyone who wants to join.
Worship Team
To join the worship team, contact Laurie Parsons (laurie.parsons@clemsonpres.org) about seeing up an audion time.
Media Team
Join the media team to help with Sunday morning slides, livestream, or sound tech roles!