864-502-8280 | Worship every Sunday @ 4 p.m.
864-502-8280 | Worship every Sunday @ 4 p.m.
As a progressive community, with progressive and evolving theology, our worship at Peace also finds a way to be unusual!
Most Sundays, you will find us worshipping at 4 pm
at First Baptist Church of Pendleton.
351 S Broad St, Pendleton, SC 29670
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Wherever we are and whoever you are, you can expect a warm welcome every Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
We are informally formal, Christian, protestant in worship. You’ll often find us singing traditional hymns, we usually have a sermon, and we regularly include scriptural texts, but we ALSO seek wisdom from contemporary sources like poetry and music and other prose. Sometimes we forget to light the candles, or mess up a reading, but we always worship with love and humor and joy.
When Peace was first formed in 2007, it was part of our founding charter to never own a building or property. This was (and is) our community’s commitment to living lightly on the earth and in partnership with others. Because of this, you will find us gathering in many different locations (see current locations above).
When we talk about God, Jesus, and the Bible it is liberal and progressive.
LGBTQ+ people are not only welcomed, but affirmed and celebrated at Peace.
We take the Bible seriously, but not literally (after all, after thousands of years of human translations and interpretations, to say that the Bible is the literal Word of God is rather misleading).
We are intentional about taking time to hear people’s concerns and pray about them during worship.
We recognize that each and every one of us in on a spiritual journey and that sometimes life is very hard, and more easily navigated in community. Questions, doubts, and wisdom from other traditions are all welcome here.
As a predominantly White community and denomination, we are dedicated to the slow work of unlearning the beliefs and practices of white supremacy, so we can more fully embrace the beautiful and diverse web of creation.
As a church and denomination, we generally practice infant baptism (a welcoming into the family of God) but respect the right of individuals to choose no baptism or to wait for a later date for a believer’s baptism. If already baptized there is no need to be re-baptized.
Throughout the year, we’ll also have book studies, devotional groups and community pilgrimages.
Team Leader Pastor Danielle Elliott
Stay in touch with members and visitors who need connection between worship services.
Organize book studies, topic discussions and more.
Peace Church is proud to be an Open & Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We welcome all people—no matter their orientation, identity, or questions—into the full life and leadership of our church. Our sanctuary displays both the LGBTQ+ and transgender flags as visible signs of our welcome and affirmation.
Open & Affirming Coalition of the UCC
Peace Church supports local organizations that serve our neighbors in need. We give regular financial and volunteer support to Clemson Community Care, Anderson Emergency Kitchen, South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (SCADP). and the Golden Corner Pantry. During the pandemic, we partnered with local schools to provide hygiene supplies and essentials to students and teachers.
We also support Clean Start in Anderson by delivering socks, sunscreen, non-perishable foods, and more. Clean Start provides showers, laundry, and support services for unhoused neighbors.
We believe all students deserve access to books and the freedom to learn. Peace Church has supported Foundation 451, an organization that distributes banned books and promotes literacy and learning for all students. We also stand with teachers and librarians working to create open, inclusive spaces for education and exploration.
Learn More About Foundation 451
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