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UMCSC churches should confirm E-Verify compliance

State law requires churches to file certain forms whenever they hire new employees, whether the employees are clergy or lay. The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church strongly encourages local church leaders to ensure that they are in compliance...

Rev. Strawther joins conference team of congregational specialists

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...

Conference Center back open for meetings

The United Methodist Conference Center in Columbia is now back open for meetings, with some restrictions still in place to protect the health and safety of all amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Primary meeting requirements include: •  All participants who are not...

Virtual SEJ Conference set for July 21

The Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference will convene in a one-day virtual special session on July 21. The SEJ College of Bishops called this week for the session, with the primary purpose of voting on a proposed resolution to unite the Memphis Annual Conference and...

UMCSC COVID-19 Best Practices updated after new CDC guidance

  Based on current CDC guidelines, we do not recommend any specific restrictions on participation in church activities for those who have been fully vaccinated. All eligible persons are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated as soon as possible. Click here to read...