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AC2021 will convene virtually June 6-7

Feb 22, 2021 | 2021 Annual Conference, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

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...

Spring Clergy Orders to address “Our Response to Racism”

Feb 17, 2021 | Clergy Services, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

“Our Response to Racism” will be the focus of the 2021 Spring Clergy Orders Virtual Gathering of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. March 11. All clergy – Order of Elders, Order of Deacons, associate members,...

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...

2021 School of Pastoral Ministry registration now open

Jan 28, 2021 | Clergy Services, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

Registration is now open for the 2021 School of Pastoral Ministry of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, which will be conducted virtually this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Session 1: April 23-24 Session 2: April 26-May 1...

2020 apportionment giving tops “amazing” 87 percent amid pandemic

Jan 21, 2021 | Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Treasurer, Walterboro District

Apportionment giving by South Carolina United Methodists surpassed 87 percent in 2020 – “an amazing performance” in light of a year disrupted by a pandemic that severely restricted the ability of local churches to gather for worship. The 2020 rate of 87.16 percent was...

UMCSC offers “Our Response to Racism” tools for local churches

Jan 18, 2021 | Bishop Holston, Cabinet, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District

The endeavor to end racism dates back centuries and is firmly rooted in scripture. “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34 (NIV) “God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” – Acts...