“Confronting Hate,” 2019 Fellowship of S.C. Bishops’ Dialogue, set for Nov. 21

Recognizing the church’s role in confronting hate and working toward healing, the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops is hosting an interactive dialogue – “Confronting Hate” – on Nov. 21 at the South Carolina State Museum

Support UMM Give Day on Oct. 21

New “Pathways” now available in print, online

The 2019-2020 edition of “Pathways to Mission” – the guide to mission, ministry and giving in the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church – is now available in print and online.

Bishop’s tournament raises $22K to benefit Africa University

The Bishop L. Jonathan Holston Golf Tournament raised more than $22,000 to benefit Africa University, the first United Methodist university on the continent.

Junius Dotson to speak on “Resetting Our Souls” at fall clergy orders

The Rev. Junius B. Dotson will be the presenter at the Fall 2019 Clergy Orders Gathering on Nov. 7 at Union UMC in Irmo.

Rev. Jack: “If he was in a room, you knew it”

The Rev. Jack Christopher Washington – who helped lead the South Carolina Conference Council on Ministries for 15 years and served local churches here for twice as long – died Sept. 28 after suffering a stroke four days earlier. He was 73.

Rural Mission: “Remember what God has done through them”

More than 100 people gathered Sept. 28 to commemorate what God has done through Rural Mission Inc. for nearly five decades.

Hurricane Florence Recovery Day of Service: “Making your faith real”

On Sept. 21, 140 volunteers from across South Carolina gathered in Chesterfield and Marion counties to work on 11 homes damaged a year ago by Hurricane Florence.

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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE

“Confronting Hate,” 2019 Fellowship of S.C. Bishops’ Dialogue, set for Nov. 21

Recognizing the church’s role in confronting hate and working toward healing, the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops is hosting an interactive dialogue – “Confronting Hate” – on Nov. 21 at the South Carolina State Museum

Support UMM Give Day on Oct. 21

New “Pathways” now available in print, online

The 2019-2020 edition of “Pathways to Mission” – the guide to mission, ministry and giving in the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church – is now available in print and online.

Bishop’s tournament raises $22K to benefit Africa University

The Bishop L. Jonathan Holston Golf Tournament raised more than $22,000 to benefit Africa University, the first United Methodist university on the continent.

Junius Dotson to speak on “Resetting Our Souls” at fall clergy orders

The Rev. Junius B. Dotson will be the presenter at the Fall 2019 Clergy Orders Gathering on Nov. 7 at Union UMC in Irmo.

Rev. Jack: “If he was in a room, you knew it”

The Rev. Jack Christopher Washington – who helped lead the South Carolina Conference Council on Ministries for 15 years and served local churches here for twice as long – died Sept. 28 after suffering a stroke four days earlier. He was 73.

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Charleston

Banquet to honor 8 Rural Mission veterans on Sept. 28

by UMCSC | September 4, 2019 | Advance Special Ministries, Charleston District, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Hartsville District, Local Churches, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

People from across the South Carolina Conference will come together Sept. 28 for a banquet to honor the dedication and ministry of eight remarkable members of the Rural Mission family.

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Columbia

“Breathing new life into our church”

by UMCSC | April 24, 2019 | Columbia District, Conference Updates, Front Page, Local Churches | 0 Comments

Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church in Columbia has been chosen as a new site for the Early Head Start program of Richland County First Steps to School Readiness. The program – which is expected to begin at Virginia Wingard UMC by the end of 2019 – will...

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Florence

Support UMM Give Day on Oct. 21

by UMCSC | October 10, 2019 | Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Hartsville District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, UMM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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Greenville

Bishop Holston appoints new district superintendent

by UMCSC | March 3, 2019 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Front Page, Greenville District, Local Churches | 0 Comments

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. James Dickerson Dennis Jr. as superintendent of the Greenville District. Rev. Dennis Rev. Dennis, senior pastor of Grace United...

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Greenwood

Reaching New People Workshop

by Martha Alewine | January 4, 2018 | Greenwood District | 0 Comments

Churches are invited to assemble a leadership team of at least 5 church leaders, including the pastor, and plan to attend the Reaching New People workshop scheduled for February 2-3, 2018, at Grace UMC, 639 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta. Paul Nickerson, Nickerson...

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Hartsville

“Confronting Hate,” 2019 Fellowship of S.C. Bishops’ Dialogue, set for Nov. 21

by UMCSC | October 17, 2019 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Front Page, Hartsville District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Recognizing the church’s role in confronting hate and working toward healing, the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops is hosting an interactive dialogue – “Confronting Hate” – on Nov. 21 at the South Carolina State Museum

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Marion

Help the Marion District buy an ERT trailer

by UMCSC | September 19, 2019 | Conference Updates, Disaster Response, Florence District, Front Page, Hartsville District, Hurricane Florence, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District | 0 Comments

The Marion District of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church has been hard-hit by hurricanes and flooding over the past few years. It is home to hundreds of families still recovering from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018....

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Orangeburg

“Confronting Hate,” 2019 Fellowship of S.C. Bishops’ Dialogue, set for Nov. 21

by UMCSC | October 17, 2019 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Front Page, Hartsville District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Recognizing the church’s role in confronting hate and working toward healing, the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops is hosting an interactive dialogue – “Confronting Hate” – on Nov. 21 at the South Carolina State Museum

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Rock Hill

2019 Native American Pilgrimage to center on history, culture, healing

by UMCSC | March 14, 2019 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Front Page, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church will host a two-day Native American Pilgrimage in May centered on Native history and designed to bring healing and promote cultural inclusion and understanding. Organizers of the May 17-18 pilgrimage – the...

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Spartanburg

“Confronting Hate,” 2019 Fellowship of S.C. Bishops’ Dialogue, set for Nov. 21

by UMCSC | October 17, 2019 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Front Page, Hartsville District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Recognizing the church’s role in confronting hate and working toward healing, the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops is hosting an interactive dialogue – “Confronting Hate” – on Nov. 21 at the South Carolina State Museum

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Walterboro

Rev. Walker to join conference team of congregational specialists

by UMCSC | March 20, 2019 | Charleston District, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Front Page, Hartsville District, Walterboro District | 0 Comments

Rev. Walker The Rev. Suzanne Walker, pastor of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Bishopville, will be appointed at the 2019 South Carolina Annual Conference to serve as the congregational specialist for the Charleston and Walterboro districts starting July 1. Rev....

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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNITED METHODIST ADVOCATE

Nelson tapped as delegation’s episcopal nominee
by Jessica Brodie on September 25, 2019 at 9:02 pm
By Jessica Brodie. The Rev. Ken Nelson has been tapped as South Carolina’s episcopal nominee by the South Carolina delegation to the 2020 General and Jurisdictional conferences. Nelson will be among those considered for the role of bishop in the Southeastern Jurisdiction’s 15 annual conferences when the next Jurisdictional Conference is held beginning July 15, 2020. At least five episcopal openings are expected as bishops currently serving in conferences shift into retirement.
Through the fire: Advent opens new building after devastating blaze
by Jessica Brodie on September 25, 2019 at 9:00 pm
By Jessica Brodie. Two and a half years after a construction fire destroyed its sanctuary, members of Advent United Methodist Church are back in their building and ready to embrace all God has planned.
Epworth’s Lowcountry Hub officially opens
by Jessica Brodie on September 25, 2019 at 8:59 pm
By Jessica Brodie. A new Epworth hub to help foster families and children in the Lowcountry is now up and running.