🌟March Theme: Fellowship🌟
Lots of social activities this month:
Friday, March 20, 2026: Twisted Trivia benefitting Piedmont Cares. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. Come help us win our second trivia trophy! Our theme for this year is Under the Sea. RSVP to Pastor Brian if you want to join.
Thursday, March 26, 2026. Greenville Gay Men's Chorus hosts the Washington D.C. Gay Men's Chorus. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. First Baptist Greenville. Free.
Sunday, March 29, 2026. Queer Wellness Center hosts a Dance-a-Thon at the Radio Room. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dance events starting at 6:30 p.m. $20 admission.
Dear Beloved Community,
Y’all know that I’m a big geek for the Greek. One of my favorite words in the New Testament is the Greek word koinonia, usually translated as “fellowship.” When I was serving as ministry assistant at First Baptist Greenville, there was a Sunday School class that called itself the Koinonia Class. I didn’t know what that word meant until one day when I was meeting with a friend to prepare a joint talk about what it’s like being queer in South Carolina. We ducked into the Koinonia classroom and worked for about a half hour on our presentation. When we tried to leave, we realized that we were locked in. Whoever installed the doorknob had put the lock on the outside! While my friend tried to reach someone to let us out, I had to figure out what koinonia meant. And I think our plight actually gave me a clue. Koinonia is about sharing life together, sometimes in ways we didn’t plan, sometimes in situations we would rather not be in, but always discovering that we’re not alone.
In the earliest Christian communities, koinonia (or fellowship in most English translations) meant sharing life together. Acts describes believers devoting themselves to teaching, breaking bread, prayer, and holding their resources in common. Fellowship was not based on agreement about every belief or doctrine. It was rooted in a shared commitment to care for one another and to embody a different way of living in the world.
This kind of fellowship created a community where people were not alone. Those who had more supported those who had less. Meals were shared. Burdens were carried together. Faith was not simply something individuals believed privately; it was something practiced in relationship with others.
By shifting from identifying as New Day Christian Community Church to New Day Fellowship, we hope to reflect a commitment to this deeper vision of shared community. Fellowship is not just something that happens occasionally. It is meant to shape who we are together. As we share our joys and concerns, serve alongside one another, study scripture, and walk through life’s joys and struggles together, we continue practicing the kind of fellowship that formed the earliest Christian communities. In a world where many people feel isolated, living into this name reminds us that faith is something we experience not only individually, but together.
In the earliest Christian communities, koinonia (or fellowship in most English translations) meant sharing life together. Acts describes believers devoting themselves to teaching, breaking bread, prayer, and holding their resources in common. Fellowship was not based on agreement about every belief or doctrine. It was rooted in a shared commitment to care for one another and to embody a different way of living in the world.
This kind of fellowship created a community where people were not alone. Those who had more supported those who had less. Meals were shared. Burdens were carried together. Faith was not simply something individuals believed privately; it was something practiced in relationship with others.
By shifting from identifying as New Day Christian Community Church to New Day Fellowship, we hope to reflect a commitment to this deeper vision of shared community. Fellowship is not just something that happens occasionally. It is meant to shape who we are together. As we share our joys and concerns, serve alongside one another, study scripture, and walk through life’s joys and struggles together, we continue practicing the kind of fellowship that formed the earliest Christian communities. In a world where many people feel isolated, living into this name reminds us that faith is something we experience not only individually, but together.
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
Upcoming Events
- Worship Service:Â Sunday, March 15, 2026. Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
- Monthly Service Project:Â Friday, March 20, 2026. Twisted Trivia benefitting Piedmont Cares. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. Come help us win our second trivia trophy! Our theme for this year is Under the Sea. RSVP to Pastor Brian if you want to join.
- Community Event:Â Thursday, March 26, 2026. Greenville Gay Men's Chorus hosts the Washington D.C. Gay Men's Chorus. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. First Baptist Greenville. Free.Â
- Community Event:Â Sunday, March 29, 2026. Queer Wellness Center hosts a Dance-a-Thon at the Radio Room. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dance events starting at 6:30 p.m. $20 admission.
If you'd like to add anything for next weeks' community prayer, please contact Pastor Brian at pastor@newdayccc.com.
- Prayers for New Day as we search for a new worship home.
- PRAISES that Pastor Brian, Scott, and LJ are safe after a harrowing Sunday in Puerto Vallarta.
- Prayers for Pastor Teresa following her surgery to remove cancerous growths.Â
- Prayers for Jamie who is having a shot in her knee on Tuesday.
- Prayers for Jason as he seeks to move back to California.
- Prayers for Brooke, Myrna, Brooke's mom, 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.
3/5/26
Tithe Income: $5,885
Other Income: $1,073
Interest Earned: $991
Expenses: $8,347
Net Loss: -$398
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New Day Christian Community Church
MEETING LOCATION - OTHER LANDS
March 1, 2026 Bible Study and March 15, 2026 Worship Service
Future services TBD
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
