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Both/And: Learn how to build thriving hybrid worship

May 16, 2023 | Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

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

Apr 10, 2023 | Columbia District, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

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...

Rev. Strawther joins conference team of congregational specialists

Aug 2, 2021 | Anderson District, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

The Rev. Walter Strawther has been appointed to serve as the congregational specialist for the Columbia and Hartsville districts, as well as the specialist for African-American ministries. He succeeds the Rev. Millie Nelson Smith, who was appointed last year as...

Still time to prepare for Aldersgate Special Needs Sunday

Aug 1, 2021 | Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry – born at the 2003 South Carolina Annual Conference – provides homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Our trained staff provides care in a Christian environment....

New Clergy Care ministry: “You are not alone”

Apr 28, 2021 | Benefits, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed how ministry is done, clergy across the South Carolina Conference were at risk of stress and burnout. Clergy need to be cared for as they care for their church members and ministries. Clergy need to know people...

REfresh in-person clergy self-care retreat set for May 13

Apr 6, 2021 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Upcoming Events, Walterboro District

REfresh is a one-day, in-person retreat centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – scheduled for May 13. The retreat costs $25 (which includes lunch) and is open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is...