“Jeremiah Teams” propose changes to districts, cabinet

Nov 19, 2024 | 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, Youth

Jeremiah Teams propose changesto districts, conference structure The South Carolina Conference Jeremiah Teams have proposed to the members of the Special Called Annual Conference concrete and practical steps to transform how the conference is structured, how it...

“Become more fruitful in ministry with children”

Nov 12, 2024 | 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, Youth

Conference awarded $1.1 million grant to develop intergenerational ministry centered on children For years, churches have sought ways to be more fruitful in ministry with children. Soon, United Methodist churches in South Carolina will have new tools to support this...

Bishop Fairley condemns racist texts sent to people of color in South Carolina

Nov 8, 2024 | Bishop Fairley, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, issued this statement in response to racist text messages that have been distributed to people of color in South Carolina: Sisters and brothers in Christ, You are...

Bishop Fairley: A Call to Prayer

Nov 4, 2024 | Bishop Fairley, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, issued this Episcopal Call to Prayer as the 2024 election season comes to a close: Sisters and brothers in Christ, Prayer is one of the most powerful things...

Bishop Fairley, Trustees Chair Statement on Judicial Council Decision

Oct 29, 2024 | Bishop Fairley, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Shannon Bullion, chairperson of the Trustees of the Annual Conference, released this joint statement regarding Judicial Council Decision 1512: Sisters...

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Oct 7, 2024 | Anderson District, Charleston District, Columbia District, Conference Updates, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...