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LIFESTYLE & LEISURE
Finding Your Faith in it. Even more, they have the potential to provide you with a built-in support system from the moment you walk in the door. “I have two young children and no family in town to help care for them,” McEntyre says. “Having a community of faith to help mentor and care for my children is essential.”
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In Tiger Town, faith and spirituality are there for anyone who seeks them, from those who choose to worship every Sunday to those who simply are looking for spiritual exploration. It’s a diverse, inclusive city, home to places for faithbased observance with allegiances to belief systems from both Western and Eastern philosophies. “Having lived in four different states, I can say from experience that getting connected to the community is essential to feeling at home, like you belong,” says Carol McEntyre, pastor of First Baptist Church in Columbia. “When you relocate to a new place, you can either get involved and become part of that community’s fabric or be a bystander. 82
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Here are a few ways you can get plugged in to Columbia’s faith community: It’s much more fulfilling and rewarding to get involved.” Local faith-based organizations can be wonderful resources to learn more about your community and the people
1. Take a class Like many faith-based organizations in town, Calvary Episcopal Church offers adult education throughout the week, including a Newcomer/Inquirer Class for those who want to learn more about
