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New Clergy Care ministry: “You are not alone”

Apr 28, 2021 | Benefits, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed how ministry is done, clergy across the South Carolina Conference were at risk of stress and burnout. Clergy need to be cared for as they care for their church members and ministries. Clergy need to know people...

REfresh in-person clergy self-care retreat set for May 13

Apr 6, 2021 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

REfresh is a one-day, in-person retreat centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – scheduled for May 13. The retreat costs $25 (which includes lunch) and is open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is...

Clergy self-care virtual retreat set for April 22

Mar 2, 2021 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

A virtual retreat centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – is scheduled for April 22. It is free and open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is required. Personal Healing in a Broken World...

Endowed Epworth fund honors Rev. Jack C. Washington

Feb 10, 2021 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Throughout his life and ministry, the Rev. Jack C. Washington was driven by a passion to help those in need – and he had a special place in his heart for children. Whether it was a little girl standing at a bus stop on a frigid morning wearing no coat or socks, a...

Virtual Summit on the Black Church set for Oct. 3

Sep 10, 2020 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

The 2020 Summit on the Black Church of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church will take place Oct. 3 as a virtual session.The virtual gathering will open at 8:45 a.m. and close after worship that starts at 5 p.m. Registration is required by Oct....

Nelson Smith appointed as new director of Connectional Ministries

Aug 5, 2020 | Bishop Holston, Cabinet, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. Millie Nelson Smith, a conference congregational specialist, as director of Connectional Ministries. The appointment is effective...