While a “Taylors, SC 29687” address isn't mandatory, we prefer candidates from the primary regions of Taylors. Residents from Greenville’s Eastside, Greer, and neighborhoods located north of Wade Hampton and east of Travelers Rest in Greenville County are encouraged to apply.

We’re finalizing a location in the Taylors area.

All sessions will be held each month and will run from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on the fourth Saturday of the month. You’ll receive the full schedule and location once you’re accepted into the program.

Each month pairs a civic leadership skill with a book that sparks meaningful conversation. The 2025 reading list includes:

• August – Leaders Eat Last (Ch. 1–12) – Simon Sinek

• September – Leaders Eat Last (Ch. 13–End) – Simon Sinek

• October – Made to Stick (Ch. 1–3) – Chip & Dan Heath

• November – Made to Stick (Ch. 4–End) – Chip & Dan Heath

• January – Bowling Alone (selected excerpts) – Robert Putnam

• February – How to Think – Alan Jacobs

• March – Strong Towns – Charles Marohn Jr.

• April – The Art of Community – Charles Vogl

The total cost for all books is around $90, and we’ll provide pacing guides and prompts to help you stay on track.

You won’t be put on the spot, but you will be expected to participate. This isn’t a lecture series—it’s a circle of peers. You’ll be asked to come ready to listen, share, and reflect together.

Life happens—but community leadership requires commitment.

We ask Fellows to prioritize this experience and attend at least 6 out of 8 sessions. If something unexpected comes up, we understand. But showing up is a key part of the formation process—both for your growth and the group’s. These sessions are designed to be intimate, and each voice matters.

Not in the way those words are usually used.

The Fellowship is grounded in moral formation and shared civic values—but it is not affiliated with any political party, religious denomination, or activist group. We do read from authors like C.S. Lewis and Alan Jacobs, who write with moral seriousness, but we’re not here to prescribe a worldview. Instead, we create space for reflection on what it means to lead with integrity and purpose in a diverse community.

The goal is not uniformity. It’s wisdom.

No. The Fellowship is a program of Taylors TownSquare, a local nonprofit focused on building belonging in Taylors. Our goal is to cultivate civic leadership that’s rooted, thoughtful, and inclusive.

We’re developing an alumni network for continued connection, collaboration, and support. Our hope is that this is just the beginning of your leadership journey in Taylors.

Right now, we anticipate a typical session following this rough outline:

• Icebreaker conversation

• Book topic conversation

• Skill conversation

• Closing

Yes—we expect Fellows to come prepared.

This isn’t homework for a grade, but it is a space of shared accountability. We ask all Fellows to make a sincere effort to complete the assigned reading each month so that discussions are rich, meaningful, and grounded in the material.

We don’t expect perfection, but we do expect effort.

Not at all.

This program is for neighbors, not executives. If you’ve ever cared about your community and wondered how to contribute more meaningfully, you’re in the right place. What we’re looking for is curiosity, openness, and the willingness to grow.

Perfect.

This is not a networking event. It’s a space for reflection, meaningful conversation, and shared purpose. You won’t be put on the spot—but we do ask everyone to come ready to participate, even in small ways. Think of it as a book group with purpose.

The program fee helps cover:

• Light breakfast and coffee at each session

• Materials and supplies

• Program coordination and guest speakers

Books are purchased separately and cost around $90 for the year. If cost is a barrier, scholarships are available. Just let us know on the application form—we’re happy to work with you.

Yes.

We don’t want cost to be the reason someone doesn’t participate. Just check the box on your application and we’ll follow up with you privately. No essays, no paperwork—just a simple ask.