UPCOMING EVENTS

Help a child start this school year with confidence by preparing them with the proper school supplies. Our goal is to have enough supplies to help 8 Thornwell Building Families Program children, and students in Richland School District 2. Sign up here or grab a tag from the Atrium display. Place supplies in the Atrium donation bins by July 31st. 

Supplies can be dropped off in the Atrium anytime during the month of July!

Please contact Elizabeth Ogorek at eogorek@thornwell.org or 803-312-2955 if you have questions.

Meet us in the CrossRoads Room (off of the Atrium) every Sunday at 9:30AM from July 6 - August 17 as Pastor Jack leads on the topic: "Thing I have Learned: Reflections on 40 Years of MInistry."

Every Wednesday except April 30th, from 10-11AM in Crossroads (off of the Atrium). 

On May 7th, we'll begin our Summer Study Plan. Each week will stand alone as a study. 

For the first Summer Study on 5/7, we will discuss selected portions of Trent Horn's book "Answering Atheism". 

Contact Ken McManus at kenmcmanus@mindspring.com if interested in joining this Bible Study group.

Blessing of the Backpacks for students & teachers! Bring your backpacks/briefcases on Sunday, August 3rd to either 8:30AM or 10:30AM service and start the school year off with a blessing!

Just Older Youth. This group is generally 55+ and meets the first Monday of every month. Bring a covered dish to share and join us in Potts Hall at NOON.

One of our favorite events of the year is coming our way this summer. On FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 we get together for a night of baseball.

First pitch is at 7:05pm at Segra Park versus the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and it is Toy Story Night. Tickets are for upstairs at the BMW of Columbia Balcony and include food and soft drinks, along with a cash bar.

Adults (13+): $25 Children (12 & under) are $5.

Game Highlights: Toy Story Night - kicking off the final 10 games.

RSVP HERE

Payment is due by August 1 via check (with Fireflies in memo line) or pay online at https://onrealm.org/svpc/-/form/give/now and scroll on the dropdown menu to "Fireflies Outing" under "Funds". 

Tickets will be text to your cell phone the week of the event.

Let's meet for lunch! Ken McManus has reserved a private room at Lizard's Thicket for us to gather and socialize on the 3rd Monday of the month. Please email Ken at kenmcmanus@mindspring.com if you have questions or plan to attend.

Join our monthly breakfast/discussion group that meets in the private dining room at Lizard's Thicket in front of Target on Two Notch Road at 8:00 AM. Led by Steve Bower and/or Ken McManus. 

Join us for a Celebration of Service: Honoring Pastor Jack & Jennie Heinsohn on Sunday, August 24 at 11:30AM in Potts Fellowship Hall.

We are gathering to honor Pastor Jack & Jennie Heinsohn after 15+ years of faithful service. Please bring a dish to share as we reflect, rejoice and give thanks together.

Information Here

New members are always welcome. Upcoming meeting info & book selections are available in weekly announcements & email newsletter.

Books we have read in the past are listed here.

We read fairly new fiction with a few non-fiction selections a year. Meetings are informal and almost always include M & M's! 

Who: All 3rd-5th Graders (a.k.a. Strikers)

When: 3:30pm-5:00pm - see dates below!

Where: Meet in the Strikers Room-Room 220

Join Us to Grow in Your Faith, Enjoy Fellowship, and Serve Others while having FUN! and Have Fun!

Questions or Concerns? Contact Liz Campbell: liz.campbell@live.com or Julie Coffey: juliecoffey5@gmail.com.

Strikers Meeting Dates

September 7

September 21

October 5

October 19-Trunk or Treat

November 9

November 30

December 7-Yuletide Festival

December 14-Strikers Christmas Party

January 11

January 25

February 1-Souper Bowl Tailgate

February 22

March 15

March 29-Easter Egg Hunt

April 19

May 3

Montreat Fall Retreat, Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26

Montreat Fall Retreat

Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26

We’re grateful to return to Montreat in 2025, following the 2024 hurricane, for a

weekend of connection, rest, and renewal in the mountains. Nestled in the

foothills of the Black Mountains, the South Carolina Inn is reserved once again

for our annual fall retreat. Owned, operated, and supported by the Presbyterian

Churches USA of South Carolina, the SC Inn offers several lodging options.

Lodging Options

The Kirk Apartments

Private, apartment-style units where you can cook meals, enjoy nature, and even

stay connected with high-speed Wi-Fi. These include two ADA-accessible units.

These will be assigned first to families of four or more. If your family has

three or fewer members and you'd like to be added to the secondary list, please

note that in the comments section of the reservation form.

The Brearley House

Built in 1912, this historic home overlooks the Montreat Valley and features 16

dormitory-style rooms (twin or double beds), assigned bathrooms, and two cozy

common areas—one with a fireplace, the other with cable TV. Guests also have

access to a full kitchen. Private rooms cannot be guaranteed. Roommate requests

can be made in the comments section of the reservation form.

Retreat Pricing

Pricing includes two nights of lodging, one dinner, and all SVPC-hosted activities and

services. A suggested donation covers a southern-style breakfast on Saturday

and Sunday mornings:

Adults: $100 per person

Grades 6–12: $80 per person

Grades K–5: $60 per person

PreK and under: Free

Staying offsite or in private residence?

You're still welcome to join! Non-lodger pricing includes dinner and all SVPC

activities: $40 per person.

Looking to stay at the Assembly Inn, located at the heart of the Montreat Conference

Center? Call 800.572.2257 to check availability and make private arrangements.

Payment Deadlines

Half Payment Due: Sunday, August 24

Full Payment Due: Sunday, October 12

Weekend Schedule (Optional & Subject to Change)

Friday, October 24 – 8:30 PM | Vespers at the SC Inn

Saturday, October 25 – 9:00 AM | SVPC Family Photo at the SC Inn

Saturday, October 25 – 9:05 AM | Hike Lookout Mountain (photo at the summit)

Enjoy the rest of the day! Explore Montreat’s 4,000 acres, 2,460 of which are protected under conservation. Hike, play tennis, or visit the playground. No commercial development keeps Montreat peaceful and quiet, but nearby Black Mountain offers 40+ shops, 30 restaurants, three breweries—and Kilwin’s chocolate, fudge, and ice cream!

Saturday, October 25 – 6:00 PM | Dinner, Activities & Bonfire

Sunday, October 26 – 10:00 AM | Worship Service

Questions? Contact a Committee Member:

Lance Roper – roperlance@gmail.com

Judy Duncan – jaduncan803@gmail.com

Kristin Hill – KristinCokerHill@gmail.com

Jane Hedden – janegrant10@yahoo.com 

RSVP HERE