Brookland Members Guide
INFANT DEDICATION
Dedications are scheduled for the following Sundays at the 11 AM worship services only:
Second Sundays
Third Sundays
Fourth Sundays
Fifth Sundays
(No Dedications will be offered):
First Sundays (all months)
Fourth Sunday in January
Easter Sunday
Third Sunday in May (Women’s Day)
Fourth Sunday in June (Men’s Day)
Second Sunday in August (Youth & Teens Day)
Fourth Sunday in August (Revival Sunday)
Infant dedications are designed for children 6-18 months old
Parents are to complete one session of Parenting University prior to the dedication (Single parents must complete a counseling session with the Pastor in addition to Parenting University)
There is No fee associated with Infant Dedication.
Because of the limited number of spaces, preference is given to Brookland Members.
Contact the Events Coordinator's office (K. Allen Campbell) at 803-744-7906 or email to schedule the dedication.
Altar Arrangement
Each Sunday, a fresh arrangement is given at the Altar either by a ministry, individual, family or group
Celebration (Birthday, Anniversary, etc.)
In Memory of, A photo may be provided to include with the message
Persons or entities will be provided the church's preferred florist to create the arrangement or another approved florist may be utilized
Contact the Events Coordinator's office (K. Allen Campbell) at 803-744-7906 or email
to sponsor the altar dedication
Weddings
Weddings are a special time in the lives of two individuals and their families
Please select a date of choice (and an alternative date). Please note there are NO SUNDAY weddings
Contact the office of the Event Coordinator to check availability and a get a wedding packet
Brookland offers the use of our sanctuary to members and non-members so please specify.
Members pay a nominal fee to include Audio visual support and clean up (for weddings purposes, the definition of a member pertains to the Bride or Groom to not include any member of the immediate family)
Non-members pay a fee to utilize the sanctuary in addition to member fees
A non-refundable security deposit is required to book the date
Members may request a Brookland minister to perform the ceremony or have the option to utilize outside clergy
Contact the Events Coordinator’s office (K. Allen Campbell) at 803-744-7906 or email to check availability and request a wedding packet
Funerals
The planning of a funeral of a family member can be very difficult. Our Brookland staff will strive to provide the necessary guidance needed by the family to get through this most emotional time. Upon the death of a family member, the Pastoral office should be contacted by the family. A Pastor or the family Deacon will be in immediate contact with the family Pastoral contact: Angela Taylor (803) 744-7908
A date of the service is determined after collaboration between the family, appropriate clergy, Funeral Home and Events Coordinator
Brookland provides the following services for its members: (upon request) at no charge to the family Eulogist Service Music, Ushers, Use of Sanctuary (to include security and maintenance), and Repast for Immediate Family *Please note that these services are available to the deceased member to not include immediate family members
Brookland does offer the use of the Sanctuary for non-members for a fee
Once a date has been confirmed for the funeral, the Events Coordinator (K. Allen Campbell) will handle all details. He can be reached at (803) 744-7906
Ministry Activities / Events
All ministry related meetings, activities or events are scheduled through the Events Coordinator’s office
An annual calendar is published at the beginning of each year denoting all ministry ANNUAL events
A weekly schedule is published with the specific locations and times of each meeting, choir rehearsal, etc.
If a ministry desires to utilize the Administrative Annex, Banquet Center, Health & Wellness Center, Sanctuary or Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center, all requests should come through the Events Coordinator (K. Allen Campbell) (803) 744-7906 or
FOR ALL NON REGULAR CALENDAR ACTIVITIES, MINISTRIES ARE ASKED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A 7 DAY NOTICE FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES