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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...
Safe Sanctuaries Best Practices training opportunities
In an effort to enable local churches to better understand and live out their Safe Sanctuaries policies, a series of training sessions is planned across the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in coming weeks. Each district will host “Safe...
UMCSC leaders preparing for lower apportionment giving
South Carolina Conference finance leaders are engaged in the annual process of assessing the budget needs of the Annual Conference for 2024 and beyond. In recent years, members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration have committed to reducing the...
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...
Safe Sanctuaries Best Practices training opportunities
In an effort to enable local churches to better understand and live out their Safe Sanctuaries policies, a series of training sessions is planned across the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in coming weeks. Each district will host “Safe...
UMCSC leaders preparing for lower apportionment giving
South Carolina Conference finance leaders are engaged in the annual process of assessing the budget needs of the Annual Conference for 2024 and beyond. In recent years, members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration have committed to reducing the...
