August 20-21, 2026
Shandon Baptist Church
Columbia, SC
2026 Kickoff
We will gather on Thursday, August 20 at Shandon Baptist Church, 5250 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC for our annual Kickoff Celebration! Registration for each Churchman is $40 which includes a delicious dinner on Thursday evening. On Friday morning will be treated to a coffee bar. Iced or hot you can get your morning jolt before we begin our morning rehearsal. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout our two-day gathering.
Below you can register for the kickoff. If you want to eat a Chick-fil-A meal on Thursday at the church, complete the registration below. If your spouse would like to eat dinner with us, click on the dinner for spouse option. For all of us, you can pay your annual membership dues while completing this registration. Dues are normally $35 annually, but if you include them with your registration, your cost is $30. Click on each option below to add to your cart, then proceed to check out. It is a one stop process to get you registered and to pay your dues.
2026 Kickoff
Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 20
10:30-Setup
11:45- Early lunch option (for those who register for it)
12:30 - Instrumental Rehearsal
1:30- Handbell Rehearsal/Check-In
2:00- New Member Meet and Greet
2:30- TTBB Rehearsal
5:30- Dinner
7:00 - Dual Rehearsal- Instrumental accompaniment in Orchestra Suite, Choir in Choir Suite
8:00- Joint Rehearsal
9:00 -Dismiss to hotels
Friday, August 21
8:00 - Coffee Fellowship
9:00 Morning Devotional
9:30 - TTBB Rehearsal
12:00 - Clean Up/Dismiss

