ABOUT our CHURCH

Forest Lake

Located in Forest Acres, a suburb of Columbia, South Carolina: a beautiful, established neighborhood that is close to everything and a great place to live. This is our home base where we begin our mission to live as Disciples of Jesus Christ in the world!

Presbyterian

We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest, mainline Presbyterian denomination. This connects us to Reformed theology and history, describes our distinctive pattern of government, and extends the reach of our ministry by being part of a larger missional denomination.

Church

We are a diverse group of people who seek to follow Jesus Christ with our heads, hearts, and hands. We are more concerned about doing something important for the Kingdom of God than about being someone important. We are mission-minded and community-oriented. We are authentic but not perfect.

Transforming head, heart, and hands in the service of Christ

SPEND SUNDAYS with US

Worshipping God each week is the spiritual practice that keeps our lives in focus. If you feel far from God, consider making weekly worship a priority. It is difficult to train ourselves to see people and events as God sees them without God’s help. Worship at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church is traditional, yet relaxed. At 10:00am on Sundays, we offer both in person worship as well as live streaming.  Nice, casual dress is the norm for Sunday worship. Children ages 4 and up are invited to stay in the sanctuary with their parents, and there is a nursery for the youngest ones. See our What to Expect page for more information.

FIND your COMMUNITY

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Environmental Stewardship

Forest Lake Presbyterian Church has been active in its mission of Environmental Stewardship since 2005. We were the first...

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H3 Small Groups

H3 (as in Head, Heart, Hands) Groups, FLPC's small group ministry.

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Children

Dedicated to teaching each child they are loved by a God who created...

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Youth

Forest Lake Youth (FLY) is for our middle school and high school-aged youth. We are dedicated to...

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Adults

Small Group Connections: Studying Scripture is the backbone of our growth in faith as a community ...

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Missions

We’re committed to supporting the work of Christ locally, nationally and internationally. 

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News & Events

Check here to find all the latest happenings at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church. We keep this area of our website updated regularly!

Sermons

Preacher: Dr. Ellen Skidmore

Date: 12/15/24

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1;25-31

Preacher: Dr. Ellen Skidmore

Date: 12/01/24

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Prepare the Way: Bethlehem

Preacher: Dr. Ellen Skidmore | Date: 12/15/24

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Without your generous gifts of time, talents, and treasure, our church would not be able to exist. Find out all you need to know about contributing to the efforts of our church’s operations. 

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What We Believe

In its confessions, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) upholds the affirmations of the Protestant Reformation. The focus of these affirmations is God’s grace in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures. The Protestant watchwords – grace alone, faith alone, Scripture alone – embody principles of understanding that continue to guide and motivate the people of God in the life of faith.

Get to Know Our Staff

Click on the button below to find out more about who is responsible for what here at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church. We all have our specific roles, but we all work together as a team to help our church carry out our mission-minded and community-oriented work. Learn how to get in touch to see how we can help you.