🌟 JUNE THEME - SACRED DISRUPTION 🌟
🌟 Community Service Week🌟
🌟 Upstate Pride🌟
Every month, we step outside the walls of traditional church life and serve our community in some way. This month, our service takes a very particular shape: we’ll have a booth at Upstate Black Pride.Â
For some, that might not seem like “community service”: we won’t be serving meals at a soup kitchen or throwing a party for boys at a group home or collecting canned goods. But make no mistake: showing up matters in our community. Simply being present as people of faith in queer spaces — with open hearts, warm smiles, and a message of love — is itself a sacred act of service. In a world where religion so often wounds LGBTQ people, we stand as a quiet but powerful reminder that there are voices within the Christian and faith communities that celebrate the beauty of God’s diversity. Our presence says, you are beloved; you are seen; you are not alone.
Join us next Saturday (June 28) at Upstate Black Pride in downtown Greenville. Sign up to volunteer at our booth or just stop by. Let us be the hands and feet of God in this world welcoming those at the margins to find their special place in God's community.
Dear Beloved Community,
Kindness as Sacred Disruption
Last night, Scott, LJ, and I went to see Dixie’s Tupperware Party. On its surface, it was exactly what you might imagine — wild, irreverent, and downright hilarious. Dixie’s humor pushed boundaries, poked fun, and kept us laughing throughout the night. But as is often true, beneath the laughter was something far deeper.
After eighty minutes of hilarity, ribald humor, and the wonders and suprising relevance of Tupperware, Dixie shifted her tone. It got really dark for a moment, but then she moved to a place of light, leaving us with a simple invitation: be kind to each other. Smile at a stranger. Hold a door open. Let someone into traffic. Offer a word of encouragement. Small things, easily dismissed — but in today’s world, where everything has become polarized, even these small acts become a kind of sacred disruption.
This month, online and during our services, we’ve been talking about sacred disruption as those moments that break the patterns of exclusion, indifference, or hostility — moments that carve out space for grace. Sometimes disruption comes through bold actions. But often, it starts in the quiet places: the decision to meet someone with compassion rather than judgment, patience rather than irritation, welcome rather than dismissal.
Kindness is not weakness. In a world wired for competition and scarcity, kindness interrupts the expected script. It disrupts the assumption that everyone is only out for themselves. And in doing so, it bears witness to the heart of the Gospel — where even small acts of love reflect the very nature of God.
So as we move into this week, may we each practice a bit of sacred disruption. Let kindness interrupt our routines. Let small gestures open space for healing. And may we trust that even the smallest act of grace can ripple out further than we can imagine.
Blessings,
Pastor Brian
New Day continues its mission to become a "church beyond the walls" with a broad range of activities to build community and several ways to grow in your faith and spirituality over the rest of this month. Â
*Note the location for each event.
Upcoming Events Summary
- Social Event:Â Thursday, June 26, 2025. Queer Social Night at Other Lands, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Â Join Pastor Brian and Scott for this weekly opportunity to make new friends and meet people.Â
- Upstate Pride:Â Saturday, June 28, 2025. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Please sign up below.
- 5th Sunday Special Event:Â Sunday, June 29, 2025. Drag Bingo at Other Lands. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening hosted by Hellen Heels, with a special guest appearance from New Day's very own Lydia Motions. Â
- Restorative Yoga:Â Saturday, July 5, 10:00 a.m. at AYMC First Baptist Greenville. Nathaniel Bush leads a restorative yoga class suitable for all levels.
- Bible Study: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
Other Upstate Pride Events
June 21
• Annual Pride Bar Crawl – Greenville | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM.Â
June 22
• QWC x Orange Theory Pride Class Fundraiser – Downtown Greenville | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• QWC Pride Sunday Funday Party – Traveler’s Tap Room, Greenville | 02:30 PM
• Monthly LGBTQ+ Friends Labyrinth Meditation & Walk with Rebecca H. (Bring a snack to share)– First Baptist Church of Greenville  | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
June 26
•Speed Friending by Upstate Pride- Better Than Sex, Greenville | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June 27
• ABC DND Fundraiser for Uplift Outreach Center with Glitterous – Swanson’s Warehouse, Greenville | 7:00 PM
• Neon/Glo Dance Party by Upstate Pride – The Cocktail Company, Greenville | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June 28
• Upstate Black Pride – Downtown Greenville | March 11:00 am Festival 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM
• Bella Noche Presents: The Official Upstate Black Pride After Party – Greenville | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
June 29
• Pride Forever Drag Brunch by Glitterous – Radio Room, Greenville | 11:30 AM
• Drag Bingo by New Day CCC ft. Hellen Heels – Other Lands, Greenville | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June 28th - Upstate Black Pride
On June 28, 11 am to 6 pm, Upstate Black Pride will celebrate Pride Month with a March & Festival. The March will begin at 11am. We will have our booth set up to give out candy and stickers and Pride bracelets, and let people know that New Day is a place where everyone is welcome, valued, loved, and affirmed. The event will be on South Main Street in downtown Greenville. Please sign up for at least two or three slots. Thanks!
11am - 12pm
12pm - 1pm
1pm - 2pm
2pm - 3pm
3pm - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
5pm - 6pm
If you'd like to add anything for next weeks' community prayer, please contact Pastor Brian at pastor@newdayccc.com.
- Prayers for Julie who had a minor stroke.
- Prayers for Julie's brother Ricky, who was just diagnosed with a genetic blood disorder and needs treatment.Â
- Prayers for Jason's mom who is having difficult side effects from chemo.
- Prayers for Vanessa who needs to have the motor replaced in her truck.Â
- Prayers for Brooke's nephew Huntly.
- Prayers for Gary Harris as he struggles with health issues.
- Prayer for Sarah's severe knee pain.
- Prayers for those who are struggling with physical, mental, and economic challenges.
- Prayers for those who have suffered trauma and those who suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
- Prayers for those suffering the effects of war.Â
- Prayers for our nation as we face local, national, and global challenges.
- Prayers for those of us who are suffering from the blistering attack on our community by the current administration.
- Prayers for Pastor Brian, Scott, Beth, and others who have unspoken requests this week.
Please support the work of the church
 by donating your time, talent, and tithe.
As we embrace new opportunities in 2025, your support is more vital than ever. Your generosity fuels our mission to serve the LGBTQ community, provide a welcoming space for worship, and grow into all God calls us to be. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue creating a space of love, connection, and hope. Thank you for being part of this journey—your contributions truly make a difference.
As of 6/19/25
Tithe Income: $6,078
Other Income: $11,936
Interest Earned: $643
Expenses: $24,382
Net Loss: -$5,725
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New Day Christian Community Church
MEETING LOCATION - OTHER LANDS
731 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609
New Day Christian Community Church exists to provide a diverse, open, and affirming Christian community to all who desire a discipleship walk with Jesus Christ by offering challenging worship experiences, mission-based service opportunities, and Biblical learning so that we are empowered to reach out to others, introduce them to the love and strength of the beloved community, and invite them to join the faith journey of discipleship.Â
