We are 100 congregations throughout Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Lee, Marlboro and Sumter counties – ranging from the Pee Dee to the Midlands of South Carolina – with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Bishop Fairley names members of Jeremiah Teams

Bishop Fairley names members of Jeremiah Teams “Do not say, I am only a boy; for you shall go to all whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you.” – Jeremiah 1:7 Jeremiah’s recounting of God’s call on his life reminds us that God has an amazing knack...

“Jeremiah Teams” to help align conference with Our 4 Priorities

A New Hope: God's Promised Future South Carolina Conference leaders are taking concrete and practical steps to transform how the conference is structured, how it operates, and how it aligns with “Our 4 Priorities” – encouraging South Carolina United Methodists to “see...

“Become more fruitful in ministry with children”

Conference awarded $1.1 million grant to develop intergenerational ministry centered on children For years, churches have sought ways to be more fruitful in ministry with children. Soon, United Methodist churches in South Carolina will have new tools to support this...

Bishop Fairley condemns racist texts sent to people of color in South Carolina

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, issued this statement in response to racist text messages that have been distributed to people of color in South Carolina:Sisters and brothers in Christ, You are...

Bishop Fairley: A Call to Prayer

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, issued this Episcopal Call to Prayer as the 2024 election season comes to a close:Sisters and brothers in Christ, Prayer is one of the most powerful things...