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112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Jun 11, 2024 | Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

UMCSC churches approved for separation from the UMC

Jun 6, 2023 | 2023 Annual Conference, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

In a somber and respectful process, members of the 2023 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 6 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 113 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. “We pray for these churches that...

Both/And: Learn how to build thriving hybrid worship

May 16, 2023 | Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

While the pandemic may be winding down, the need for hybrid ministry will remain with us into the future. Many churches began streaming worship in 2020, living into a “Great Commission” opportunity. But we were meant to thrive, not just survive. Churches must embrace...

New matching grants help churches pay for online services

Jun 4, 2020 | Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Grants, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Local Churches, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

As the churches of the South Carolina Conference are living in unprecedented times, the Congregational Development Team seeks to offer practical and timely support to help them stay connected with their communities and congregations while social distancing measures...

Bishop Holston appoints new director of Congregational Development

May 27, 2019 | 2019 Annual Conference, AC2019, Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. James Friday as director of Congregational Development. Rev. Friday Rev. Friday, senior pastor of Francis Burns United Methodist Church...