Where we worship
Mosaic United Methodist Church
Carolyn Moore, the pastor of Mosaic United Methodist Church, displays a mosaic that contains the church symbol. The church, founded last year, is a good place for people starting over, she says.
Photo by Jim Blaylock
Pastor: Carolyn Moore
Address: P.O. Box 2402 in Evans. The church meets in the commons area of Evans High School.
Telephone: 877-6468
Affiliation: United Methodist
Services: Sunday morning worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday discipleship class for children age 10 and under, 11 a.m. "We have 14 different home groups and recovery groups. The home groups are for youths and adults, and recovery groups are one group for youths and three groups for adults," Moore said.
Congregation size: 120
Membership: Most who attend are from Columbia, Richmond and Aiken counties.
Founded: February 22, 2004
Known for: "We are a church of selves and celebration," Moore said. "We are known for our home groups and Sunday celebration. Because we have that structure, the home groups do the work of the church. Every home group is charged with not just Bible study and fellowship, but also worship, evangelism and missions."
Music: The church has a music team and uses instruments such as a keyboard, drums, violin, saxophone, bass, guitar, percussion and accordion. "We've even had the washboard," Moore said. "It's a very eclectic, contemporary mix (of music). We've sung songs in African, Chinese and Spanish languages.''
What would you say to someone who's thinking about giving your church a try? "Because Mosaic is a new church, everyone that comes in has a chance of being a part of something new," she said. "So it's a great church if you're starting over again."
What do you believe is the biggest issue facing the faithful today? "To be true to the call, to reach those who do not yet know," Moore said. "That's our challenge.''