Ezekiel Ministries works to provide mentorship for kids from hard places and backgrounds in our city.

On Tuesday, November 12, we will work alongside Ezekiel Ministries to help provide a Thanksgiving dinner to their downtown mentees and families. We are in need of volunteers to help provide side dishes and to help set up and tear down for the event.

Set up/tear down volunteers for the event should arrive at Grace Church at 2710 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204, at 5 pm.

Volunteers should bring prepared dishes in disposable containers between 5-6 pm to Grace Church at 2710 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204.

Join us for a family friendly Mentor & Me Event for Ezekiel Ministries on Saturday, June 22 at Farley Family Shelter at Leo’s Landing in Saluda Shoals. Setup for the event begins at 8:45 a.m. Bring the family to play games, do crafts, and mingle with the Ezekiel Ministries mentees and their families.

Parking is free, snacks, and drinks are included, but bring a water bottle to fill up at the fountains as we anticipate it being hot.

We will host a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 11 at Transitions (2025 Main St., Columbia, SC). The Super Bowl party is a fun and relaxed way to get to know the clients at Transitions while also watching the game. It will consist of setting up and serving concessions, talking to Transitions clients, and playing games (if football isn’t your thing).

Please bring a snack to share. If you have a fun game to play, please bring that along as well.

The event will start at 6:00pm and end at the end of half time, but you can stay till the end if you want!

This event is for anyone 18 and older.

Join Epworth for its Campus Work Day on Saturday, September 9, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. 

This day is an incredible opportunity to serve Epworth on both indoor and outdoor projects. Your assistance throughout the day will create a welcoming atmosphere for foster parents, caregivers, and visitors. 

All ages are welcome to serve, and a dance party while folding clothes is included! Complete project details on the sign-up form. If you have questions, please email KD Dennis.

Sign-up to serve by clicking the button below.

We will host a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 12 at Transitions (2025 Main St., Columbia, SC). The Super Bowl party is a fun and relaxed way to get to know the clients at Transitions while also watching the game. It will consist of setting up and serving concessions, talking to Transitions clients, and playing games (if football isn’t your thing).

Please bring a snack to share. If you have a fun game to play, please bring that along as well.

The event will start at 6:00pm and end at the end of half time, but you can stay till the end if you want!

This event is for anyone 18 and older. Face masks are required for all Transitions events.

Home Works is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization providing home repair services to low-income homeowners. The mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing their homes.

You have an opportunity to take part in that mission on our next Home Works service day that’s taking place on Sat, November 12 from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

No tools or construction skills are required, but you may bring tools if you wish.  A location will be provided to attendees closer to the event date. 

If you have any questions, please email Ben Paulin.

Lunch & water will be provided.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve? Our STC partnership organization, Epworth Children's Home, needs outside volunteers to assist during its Sunday School and Worship Gathering on Nov 6 from 4:30 - 6:15 pm. This event provides biblical teaching and worship for Epworth middle and high school boys and girls. 

Serving Epworth through this event allows campus students to experience God through scripture and worship. There are many opportunities to serve. Join us by participating in worship or teaching from Epworth's curriculum.

If you have questions, please email KD Dennis.

Sign-up to serve by clicking the button below.

Come gather at Epworth’s Campus on Saturday, June 25th from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm for food, fun, and fellowship with the Epworth staff and kids! This event will provide positive interactions with individuals who are interested in bettering the lives of the Epworth kids as well as give an opportunity to develop relationships with the kids.

There are many serving opportunities. Join us in preparing and serving food or helping with games and activities. If you have questions, please email KD Dennis.

Chef’s Feast will be held on June 5, 2022 at 6pm at the Capital City Club. This event is one of the major annual fundraisers to support the programs and services provided by Transitions Homeless Center.

The evening will include a five-course menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes prepared by talented chefs around the region with magnificent views of the Columbia skyline.

Transitions provides homeless men and women ages 18 and older access to our day center, hot meals, showers, service providers and housing.

Purchase tickets here.

Home Works is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization providing home repair services to low-income homeowners. The mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing their homes.

You have an opportunity to take part in that mission on our next Home Works service day that’s taking place on Sat, May 14 from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

No tools or construction skills are required, but you may bring tools if you wish to.  A location will be provided to attendees closer to the event date. 

If you have any questions, please email Ben Paulin.

Lunch & water will be provided.

An organization called Curing Kids Cancer is hosting their annual Fire Truck Pull as a fundraiser for childhood cancer research. During this event, teams will be competing to pull a fire truck in the fastest time. This organization was started by the family of one of our Midtown members and they are asking for people to put together teams to pull for this event.

Team options include:

• Team of 10: Men or Men & Women

• Team of 12: All-female & Under 18

Register your team here.

Or, if you are interested in finding out how you can volunteer for this event, you can reach out to Mikaela.

We will host a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 13 at Transitions (2025 Main St., Columbia, SC). The Super Bowl party is a fun and relaxed way to get to know the clients at Transitions while also watching the game. It will consist of setting up and serving concessions, talking to Transitions clients, and playing games (if football isn’t your thing).

Please bring a snack to share. If you have a fun game to play, please bring that along as well.

The event will start at 6:00pm and end at the end of half time, but you can stay till the end if you want!

This event is for anyone 18 and older. Face masks are required for all Transitions events.

We will host a Christmas party open to our family of churches on Wednesday, December 4 from 6pm - 8:30pm at Transitions Homeless Center. This event is open to anyone 18+, Midtown member or not. At our Christmas party we will decorate Christmas cookies and have other Christmas activities or crafts. The event will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We are hosting this event to bring fun to the residents of Transitions. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of the residents, have fun with them, and craft alongside of them to remember that we are no different than the men and women in homeless situations in our city. Please bring a snack or dessert to share.

Families! Although this is not a family friendly event we would love for you to drop off a holiday snack or dessert for the Christmas party Dec 1st during the 9AM or 11:15AM gatherings. We will have a table set up to drop off snacks or desserts, this is a great way our families at Midtown and care for our friends at Transitions. Please sign up below.

Transitions Homeless Center is located at 2025 Main St. Columbia, SC 29201

For more information, contact Charleigh Elebash

On April 6, we’ll partner with Home Works for a Housing Blitz. Home Works For America exists to serve the poor, widowed and elderly in our community with home repairs that they are unable to accomplish on their own. If you have served with Home Works in the past or would love to join us with a paint brush or hammer please sign up today.

For more information about this organization, go to https://homeworksofamerica.org/

An organization called Curing Kids Cancer is hosting their annual Fire Truck Pull as a fundraiser for childhood cancer research. During this event, teams will be competing to pull a fire truck in the fastest time. This organization was started by the family of one of our Midtown members and they’re asking for volunteers to help make sure this event happens.

To find out more information about this organization, go to https://curingkidscancer.org/

Join us on Sunday, February 17 for our Family Worship Night. Our Kids and Families ministry works by partnering with parents to raise kids who love Jesus. One way we do that is by hosting events that help support family discipleship and keep our families connected with one another. At our Family Worship Night we’ll sing songs, pray, read scripture and a enjoy a meal together.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 4pm-5pm Kidtown Family Worship | Kidtown at 1800 Blanding St.

• 5pm-6pm | Family Connect Dinner | Kidtown at 1800 Blanding St.

• 6pm-7pm | Student Groups Family Worship | Student Groups Building 1819 Taylor St.

WHAT SHOULD MY FAMILY ATTEND?

Pick on attending the portion that best fits your family:

• Kidtown Family Worship + Dinner: 4:00pm-6:00pm
  (I only have kids in Kidtown.)

• Student Groups Family Worship + Dinner: 5:00pm-7:00pm
  (I only have kids in Student Groups.)

• Both Kidtown & Student Groups Family Worship + Dinner: 4:00pm-7:00pm
  (I have kids in both Kidtown and Student Groups.)

*If you have children in Kidtown and Student Groups, your older kids are invited to participate with their younger siblings during Kidtown Family Worship and childcare will be available for your younger kids during Student Groups Family Worship.

If you have any other questions, feel free to email us here. 

On Saturday, December 15, we’re celebrating Christmas with the students, teachers, and families at Ezekiel Ministries. This is a wonderful time to build relationships and show our appreciation for everyone we get to serve with throughout the year by working on the EZ farm.

This event is family-friendly.

On Sunday, December 2, we’re making gingerbread houses with families from the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. We hope this event will be a fun way for families to enjoy themselves and take their minds off of the tough circumstances they are going through. This is also a great way to love on families and invite them into community.

This event is family-friendly.

This event is now full.

On November 10 from 2:00pm-5:00pm, we’re hanging out tailgating style with Transitions’ residents for Homeless Awareness Week. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of the most marginalized people in our city and invite them into community, while also having a ton of fun. Per tradition, we will have a pie eating contest at the end!

Due to the age restrictions for volunteers at Transitions this is not a family-friendly event.

On Sunday, October 28th, we will be up fitting the Camp Cole Facility. Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital uses the facilities to host Camp Kemo where they love on children affected by Cancer and other serious illnesses. This Serve the City event is a great way to support our partnership with the Children’s Hospital and aid them in their mission to care for hurting families.

This event is not young kid-friendly, but if you have elementary to high school age children, they can participate with you. 

We will be serving Ezekiel Ministries on Saturday, October 27 by going back out to EZ Farms to help out with any work we can assist with. Ezekiel Ministries uses this urban farm to teach kids in their program about responsibility and hard work. This will be a kid-friendly event so feel free to bring your family and invite your LifeGroup. Be sure to once again bring your work gloves, boots, shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes.

On Tuesday, October 23, we will be carving pumpkins with our friends at Transitions. We think carving pumpkins together will be a great way to keep building and sustaining relationships with their residents. Transitions serves and supplies resources and housing for those living in a homeless situation within our city

Please bring your own pumpkin and leave your carving kit at home, we’ve got that covered. This event is not kid-friendly.

On Saturday, October 20th, we will be hosting a House Building Blitz with our Serve the City partner Home Works for America. Many of the homeowners Home Works helps out live in homes that are in utter disrepair and are financially and/or physically unable to do the repairs themselves. This Serve the City event is a great way to leverage your time and abilities to serve those in need in our city.

This event is not young kid-friendly, but if you have middle school or high-school children, they can participate with you. 

Our next Serve the City opportunity will be on Saturday, October 13 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. We're heading out to Sease Farms to love on the staff and clients of DSS by throwing a farm day. We'll have hayrides and pumpkin painting so feel free to bring the whole family and help us serve our STC partner. 

Join us on Friday, July 13th as we host a Field Day at Epworth Children’s Home. Our Serve the City team has planned a great summer celebration and we need your help running the various game and food stations. Families are welcome to serve together at this event! Field Day will run from 6:30pm-8:30pm, but we would like volunteers to arrive at 5:30pm to help with set-up.

We're partnered with DSS to serve clients (families, children, and foster parents) who are in the foster care and adoption system. Come support foster families in our community on May 19 at 1:00pm with an amazing afternoon of bowling with their favorite superheroes courtesy of Signal Headquarters. Pizza, drinks, and prizes will be provided. 

On Saturday, May 12th, we will be hosting a House Building Blitz with our Serve the City partner Home Works for America. Many of the homeowners Home Works helps out live in homes that are in utter disrepair and are financially and/or physically unable to do the repairs themselves. This Serve the City event is a great way to leverage your time and abilities to serve those in need in our city.

This event is not young kid-friendly, but if you have middle school or high-school children, they can participate with you. 

On Thursday, April 26 we'll spend the morning serving the kids and families at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital by playing games in the clinic. We think this will be a great way to love on the families there that are currently going through incredibly rough circumstances. If you're interested in helping out please sign up below.

If you have any questions please contact Courtney Tipping.

Sign-ups have closed at this time.

Sign up to serve children at the hospital by prepping and delivering Easter baskets to the Children's Hospital.

If you have any questions please contact Courtney Tipping.