We are 68 congregations throughout Chester, Kershaw, Lancaster and York counties in north-central South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Rock Hill District November Newsletter

“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...

Lay Servant Training Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Lay Servant Classes February 15 & 16, Woodland UMC, Rock Hill Classes offered: TBD May 17 & 18, Grace-Lynwood UMC, Lancaster Classes offered: TBD REGISTRATION INFO Registration will open in January Cost per class: $30, plus cost of books...

Christmas VBS in Chester

Bethel and Wesley Memorial UMCs in Chester are offering two days of Christmas VBS. Nov 30, 10am-3pm at Bethel & Dec 14, 10-3, at Wesley Memorial Contact Pastor Shannon Higgins at 803-487-4719