Community welcomes fall with ‘Praise + Pancakes’ event in Simpsonville

Local coffee shop Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. is partnering with food vendor Sunday Stacks & Co. to usher in the autumn season with a community worship and breakfast evening dubbed “Praise + Pancakes.” The event will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026.

The outdoor gathering invites community members to celebrate the arrival of cooler fall weather with live music, coffee, and specialty pancakes on the lawn.

Live Worship and Evening Schedule

The event centers on an evening of open-air praise featuring musical guest Thomas Cooper James.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to set up on the grass for the outdoor service. Admission to the event is free, making it accessible to families and community members across the Upstate.

The schedule for the evening includes:

• 6:00 PM: Food service begins, featuring made-to-order organic and gluten-friendly pancakes available for purchase from Sunday Stacks & Co.

• 6:30 PM: Outdoor worship service led by Thomas Cooper James kicks off on the lawn.

• All Evening: Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. will keep its full beverage and food menu open for guests throughout the entirety of the event.

A Community-Focused Gathering

Organizers expressed enthusiasm about bringing together local residents for an evening of faith, food, and fellowship under mild autumn skies. With forecasted clear weather and highs around 75 degrees, the gathering offers a relaxed, family-friendly outing designed to connect neighbors as the fall season gets underway.

The event takes place on the grounds of Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. in Simpsonville, with no advance registration required.