Nov 12, 2018 | Benefits, Communications, Conference Updates, Front Page, Local Churches
The open enrollment period for 2019 health insurance benefits for clergy and employees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church runs through Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. To make your elections and access the ALEX Benefits Counselor, log in to your...
Nov 12, 2018 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Response, Front Page, Hurricane Florence, Local Churches, Upcoming Events
The South Carolina Conference and UMCOR have scheduled a free training opportunity for those interested in helping develop a Long-Term Recovery Group in Chesterfield, Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties – among the areas hardest by flooding in the wake of...
Nov 8, 2018 | Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Disaster Response, Front Page, Hurricane Florence, Local Churches, Upcoming Events
The South Carolina Conference and UMCOR have scheduled two free training opportunities aimed at helping local churches develop a disaster response plan and better position themselves to respond when disaster strikes. “Connecting Neighbors” – scheduled for...
Oct 27, 2018 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Front Page, Local Churches
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, issued this statement on Oct. 27, 2018: At all times, clear communication is important for maintaining trust. For this reason, I want to share that I have...
Oct 26, 2018 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Front Page, Local Churches
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston had a question for some 140 pastors and laypersons attending the 2018Â Summit on the Black Church in North Charleston Oct. 25-27. “Culturally, economically, theologically, these are challenging times,” the resident bishop of the...
Oct 25, 2018 | Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Connectional Ministries, Front Page, Local Churches
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis traveled from Virginia to bring a challenge to South Carolina United Methodists assembled in North Charleston Thursday for the 2018 Summit on the Black Church. “You’re the only ones who can stir it up,” the resident bishop of...