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Bishop Holston: Let us pray together for peace

A statement from Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishopof the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church: “Brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another,be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace...

Bishop Holston’s statement on mass shooting that killed 5 in Rock Hill

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the shooting deaths of five people – including two young children – at a home in Rock Hill on April 7, 2021: With aching...

Bishop Holston’s statement on cancelation of special General Conference

  Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the cancelation of the called special General Conference session: Friends, among the many skills we all have refined...

Bishop Holston: General Conference postponement will “ensure full, equitable participation”

Voting is more than simply saying what we believe. It is a sharing of faith, a tangible witness of love of God and love of neighbor. Voting is a way to acknowledge that we are one community, all in this together.

Canceled: Spring 2020 Clergy Gathering

The 2020 Spring Clergy Gathering has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. We are complying with the requests of our country’s top health officials in hopes of containing the spread of the coronavirus. Currently, our top priority, as the church and clergy,...

Bishop Holston’s statement on request to postpone GC2020

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the possible postponement of the 2020 General Conference due to the coronavirus pandemic: The Executive Committee of the UMC...