Faith, Family & Fellowship

Barnwell County is home to many churches, including the oldest original Catholic church in South Carolina.

Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church, located on Madison Street in Barnwell, was built in 1831. It is the oldest religious structure in Barnwell as well as the oldest original Catholic Church in the state. While much of Barnwell was burned by Sherman’s army in the Civil War, Saint Andrew’s was spared.

There are more than 30 churches in and near the city of Barnwell, more than 15 churches around the towns of Blackville and Williston, and at least one church near each of the smaller towns of Elko, Hilda, Kline and Snelling.

The vast majority of the churches are Christian including Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, Mennonite, as well as services at non-denominational congregations.

Church events are listed weekly in The People-Sentinel.

Shepherds and wise men bow before baby Jesus (portrayed by Lexi Mae Smith) during a depiction of the nativity at Hagood Avenue Baptist Church in Barnwell. Lexi Mae’s parents, Cierra and Corey Smith, portray Mary and Joseph while the angel is

The Historic Church of the Holy Apostles

Corner of Patterson St. & Hagood Ave. Eucharist Sundays

10:30 AM

Coffee Hour & Sunday School 9:30 AM

Morning Prayer/Breakfast

Wednesdays 8:00 AM

Rev. William “Bill” Clarkson, Vicar Office: 803 - 259 - 3477

Monday-Thursday 10:00-3:00