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THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Bishop Holston to visit lay, clergy leaders in each district
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston is scheduled to visit with lay and clergy leaders in each of the 12 districts of the South Carolina Annual Conference over the next few months. The gatherings will share the theme "Strengthening Your Soul to Lead" – centered on the book,...
Bishop Holston commends bishops’ letter on war in Gaza
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the November 10, 2023, pastoral letter from the UMC Council of Bishops:My friends, the war in Israel and Gaza over the past...
Bishop Holston: “King’s dream still alive, but we must take action”
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington:Sixty years ago today, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke passionately...
Bishop Meadors “changed us for the better”
ANDERSON – Bishop Marshall L. "Jack" Meadors Jr. personally selected the scriptures that were read at his memorial service June 9 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Anderson – one of six South Carolina churches he pastored during his 71 years in ministry. "He...
UMCSC churches approved for separation from the UMC
In a somber and respectful process, members of the 2023 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 6 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 113 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. "We pray for these churches that have...
Both/And: Learn how to build thriving hybrid worship
While the pandemic may be winding down, the need for hybrid ministry will remain with us into the future. Many churches began streaming worship in 2020, living into a “Great Commission” opportunity. But we were meant to thrive, not just survive. Churches must embrace...
Bishop Holston to visit lay, clergy leaders in each district
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston is scheduled to visit with lay and clergy leaders in each of the 12 districts of the South Carolina Annual Conference over the next few months. The gatherings will share the theme "Strengthening Your Soul to Lead" – centered on the book,...
Bishop Holston commends bishops’ letter on war in Gaza
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the November 10, 2023, pastoral letter from the UMC Council of Bishops:My friends, the war in Israel and Gaza over the past...
Bishop Holston: “King’s dream still alive, but we must take action”
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington:Sixty years ago today, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke passionately...
Bishop Meadors “changed us for the better”
ANDERSON – Bishop Marshall L. "Jack" Meadors Jr. personally selected the scriptures that were read at his memorial service June 9 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Anderson – one of six South Carolina churches he pastored during his 71 years in ministry. "He...
UMCSC churches approved for separation from the UMC
In a somber and respectful process, members of the 2023 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 6 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 113 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. "We pray for these churches that have...
Both/And: Learn how to build thriving hybrid worship
While the pandemic may be winding down, the need for hybrid ministry will remain with us into the future. Many churches began streaming worship in 2020, living into a “Great Commission” opportunity. But we were meant to thrive, not just survive. Churches must embrace...
