The Branch—September 29, 2025

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Focus on Missions: Nicholtown Trunk or Treat

It’s that time again where candy and costumes are in full swing! Every October for the past several years, our church has collected and donated bags of candy for our neighbors in Nicholtown to help them celebrate Halloween with their annual Trunk or Treat festival. There are typically hundreds of children in attendance, so we […]
Guest Choir on World Communion Sunday

We are blessed to have the Clemson University Singers as our guest service choir on World Communion Sunday, October 5. They are performing with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Center later that afternoon. The CU Singers is an auditioned, mixed-voice ensemble of approximately 70 singers, selected from across the student body. They perform […]
How to Ask Good Interpretative Questions

This Sunday, join us at 9:15am for a morning of faith formation and worship led by Dr. Jennifer Bashaw. Dr. Bashaw will be with us throughout the morning, beginning with a special Sunday School class in the Fellowship Hall centered around how to interpret the Bible. All classes are invited to join this informative and […]
New Wednesdays@First Courses Sept 24-Oct 15

Our next round of Wednesday courses begins September 24 and runs through October 15. MidWeek Supper is served 5:00–6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall, followed by these learning options 6:00–7:00pm. October 22 will be a “Breathe” week, with the next round of fall courses beginning on October 29. MidWeek Classic: “Summer One Reads” Fellowship Hall MidWeek […]
“What Can I Do?”

Among the many barriers to meaningful service and community engagement, most prominent is not knowing where to start. Between the multiple economic crises our most vulnerable populations are experiencing and the flurry of social posts and commentary shining a light on community problems, it can feel overwhelming when feeling the nudge to “just do something, […]
Deacon Nominating Committee Announcement

The Deacon Nominating Committee invites all church members to submit names of servant leaders for consideration to serve on the Diaconate. This group of sixteen individuals will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2026. The Deacon Nominating Committee has agreed to consider all nominees based on the Scripture references found in the Rules of […]
Recital of Organ and Violin Music Scheduled

Father and son duo Dr. Charles Tompkins and Gregory Tompkins will present a recital of music for organ and violin (as well as selections for solo organ and solo violin) in our Sanctuary on Sunday, September 28, at 3:00pm. The program celebrates the completion of a recent project of renovating, restoring, upgrading and adding new […]
The Branch—September 22, 2025

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Save the Date—Church Picnic!

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun at the annual Church Picnic! The whole church and wider community are invited to the fall Church Picnic on Sunday, October 19, 4:00-7:00pm. Like last year, this year’s Picnic will be held in the FBG Garden and parking lots near the playgrounds. The Picnic will be free […]