About Us
At Upstate Community, we exist to help you and your friends live intentionally in Jesus. Whether you are new to town, new to faith, or looking for hope, there is a place for you.
What You Can Expect
What Time Is Worship?
We gather for worship at 10am on Sunday Mornings. Our gathering typically lasts an hour with modern worship music, a Bible-focused message, and prayer.
Is there something for my kids?
Yes! We believe your kids need a community to help them pursue intentional living in Jesus. Your kids will sing songs, play games, and learn about the love and grace of Jesus from the Bible at their level.
Do I have to do anything weird, strange, or uncomfortable?
No! We promise - we won't make you do anything strange at our gathering. No getting up and introducing yourself or being volunteered for anything without permission. We want you to experience the love of Jesus at our gathering. He has the power to change your life.
Where do I park?
We are located at 750 Upper Valley Falls Rd, Boiling Springs, SC. You can park in the front or back of the building. You will find our welcome team outside to greet you and help you inside if you need it. Our building only has two entrances (one in the front and one in the back). If you make it into the parking lot, we will take care of you from there!
What do I wear?
Clothes! You will find people ranging from jeans and a t shirt to a button up and slacks. Most of our people dress casually. You don't have to dress up at Upstate Community. If you want to dress up, that is completely up to you! 😁
Our Beliefs
We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.
The Gospel
The Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead, and ascended to the right hand of God the Father where He rules, reigns, and will return to make all things new. (Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 2:2, 15:1-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:14)
God
We believe in one God who eternally exists in three persons. He is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, perfectly holy, sovereign, and good. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 14:25-26)
God’s Word
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It’s completely true and contains all we need in order to know and walk with God and experience real life. (2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119)
Creation
We believe that God created the universe for His glory, and that He uniquely created human beings, male and female, in His own image to expand His good and perfect Kingdom to the ends from Eden until it filled the Earth. (Isaiah 43:7; Psalm 19:10; Genesis 1:26-31)
The Fall
Because of the Fall, the image of God in people is distorted but not lost. All people have disobeyed God willfully through sin; thus inheriting both physical and spiritual death and the need for salvation. (Genesis 3; Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-11; Romans 8:7-8; John 8:34; Romans 7:18, 8:8; Ephesians 2:1-3; Hebrews 11:6)
Jesus
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is fully man and fully God, the one and only Lord and Savior, who died for our sins and was raised on the third day.
Salvation
We believe that salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ. It is a free gift for all who repent and believe; it’s impossible to earn, but it will completely transform our life and eternity.(John 6:37-39, 10:27-30, 3:36; Romans 8:1, 28-30; Ephesians 1:13-14; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 3:14)
Restoration
Living as salt in a world that is decaying and light in a world that is dark, we should neither withdraw into seclusion from the world, nor become indistinguishable from it. We are to do good and glorify God by being part of God’s restoration of His creation. (Jeremiah 29:7; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 10:14)
The Church
We believe in the Church. God designed His people to be gathered into churches who care for each other, grow more like Jesus, and make disciples among all nations.(Acts 2:42- 47; Ephesians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:25)
Our Values
Our Values direct how we accomplish our mission of helping people pursue intentional living in Jesus. They help guide us in being the unique people that God has called us to be for our community.
Grace
We value showing grace as a gift of love from God to humanity.
Outward Impact
We value helping everyday people live intentionally in the areas where we live, work, and play.
One at a Time
We value seeing the people that God has placed right in front of us.
Authentic Community
We grow in authentic environments alongside others who seek intentional living in Jesus.
Slowing Down
We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.
Biblical Trust
We value the Bible as a trustworthy source of how we see the world and follow Jesus.
