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Bishop Holston’s statement on further postponement of General Conference

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the further postponement of the General Conference: Friends, the Commission on the General Conference announced this week...

Lenten Sermon Series: March 9-April 13

New this year for Lent, several Spartanburg District churches will host Lenten services on Wednesdays beginning March 9. Each service will begin at noon and will run about 35-40 minutes. These worship experiences will include hymns, special music, and a meditation...

Statement from GBGM on the Russia and Ukraine conflict

February 24, 2022 | ATLANTA The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church is deeply troubled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ominous implications it has for escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations. We join many...

Bishop Holston appoints new Columbia District superintendent

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. Fran M. Elrod as superintendent of the Columbia District. Rev. Elrod, senior pastor of Clemson United Methodist Church in Clemson since...

2022 School of Pastoral Ministry registration open through April 4

Registration is now open for the 2022 School of Pastoral Ministry of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, which will be conducted in a hybrid format this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Session 1 April 11-13 – in-person at Francis...

AC2022 switches from hybrid to all-virtual format

The 2022 South Carolina Annual Conference will open June 5 as an all-virtual session to ensure the health and safety of all participants amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of our lay and clergy members and the broader community continue...