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.

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

A New Hope 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 the possibilities and...

“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...

UMCSC recruiting Disaster Response Coordinator

The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is recruiting for the position of Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (CDRC). This position plans, organizes and supervises early readiness, response and recovery efforts related to disasters occurring...