Incarnation Lutheran Church

About this church

Incarnation Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation in Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood. Chartered in 1921 as a mission for Lutherans who had been traveling downtown, it worshiped first in a wooden building on the present property; the current sanctuary was completed in 1960. Worship, organ and choral music, youth and families, adult learning, fellowship, and service carry that century-long Lutheran identity forward.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship starts at 10:00 in person and on Facebook Live, with bulletins posted for people worshiping at home. Nursery care for children age three and younger is offered from 9:45 to 11:15, covering the transition into and through worship. Children and youth ministry emphasizes relationships with God, one another, and the world; South Carolina Lutheran Church Youth connects teens with wider events. A monthly “Holy Guacamole” gathering on the fourth Thursday offers casual fellowship outside the church, but its venue and hour should be confirmed monthly. The church’s music staff and organ history reflect a substantial musical program, while music events use individual dates. Public pages do not state a dress code, check-in method, or accessibility guide. Families have a clear Sunday sequence of education, nursery, and worship and can contact staff for age-specific or mobility needs.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and ministry overview · Sunday School, worship, livestream, bulletin, and nursery schedule · 1921 charter, Shandon mission, 1960 sanctuary, and ELCA affiliation · Youth and family vision, Lutheran youth connection, and monthly fellowship

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Fourth-Thursday fellowship — confirm current time and venue

Hours

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Location