The 2021 South Carolina Annual Conference will convene June 6-7 as an all-virtual session to ensure the health and safety of lay and clergy members amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

The theme for AC2021 is “Seeking A More Excellent Way – Taking the Next Faithful Step.”

“South Carolina United Methodists – thanks to your faithful dedication to building up the kingdom and an ever-strengthening bond between clergy and laity – you have accomplished so much for the sake of Christ during quite an exceptional year of ministry amid unprecedented challenges,” Resident Bishop L. Jonathan Holston said.

“We are looking forward to celebrating the visionary and innovative ways that you have taken the next faithful step to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

“And although we will not be gathering in person for Annual Conference once again, we know from our experiences over the past year that making virtual connections still allows us to do more together than we could ever accomplish apart.”

Good News TV – our Annual Conference media partner – will host the virtual gathering and help coordinate participation via Zoom video conferencing and voting on a separate, secure platform. In the spirit of transparency, Annual Conference is traditionally open to the public. AC2021 will be live-streamed so anyone can observe the proceedings online.

The Florence District and Cumberland United Methodist Church in Florence will play host to AC2021 at the Florence Center, where in-person attendance will be limited strictly to those who must be on site to conduct the business of the Annual Conference.