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We are 53 congregations throughout Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties in the Upstate of
South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

We are 53 congregations throughout Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties in the Upstate 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...

Bishop Fairley, Trustees Chair Statement on Judicial Council Decision

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Shannon Bullion, chairperson of the Trustees of the Annual Conference, released this joint statement regarding Judicial Council Decision 1512:Sisters...

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Spartanburg Dementia Care Workshop

The South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry will host a dementia care workshop in November.  This is an opportunity to learn how to be in ministry with those living with dementia. Bishop Ken Carder and Tori Anderson from the SC Department on Aging will share...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

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: 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...

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...

Bishop Fairley, Trustees Chair Statement on Judicial Council Decision

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Shannon Bullion, chairperson of the Trustees of the Annual Conference, released this joint statement regarding Judicial Council Decision 1512:Sisters...

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Spartanburg Dementia Care Workshop

The South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry will host a dementia care workshop in November.  This is an opportunity to learn how to be in ministry with those living with dementia. Bishop Ken Carder and Tori Anderson from the SC Department on Aging will share...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

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: 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...

DISTRICT STAFF

Rev. Cathy Mitchell

Rev. Cathy Mitchell

Superintendent

Gail Varner

Gail Varner

Administrative Assistant

Nona Woodle

Nona Woodle

Congregational Specialist

Phone

864-583-5109 (office)
864-583-1134 (fax)

Office Hours

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8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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