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FREE BASIC ERT TRAINING

Saturday, Oct. 5
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ERT renewals
Church of the Covenant UMC
Spartanburg

This training comes with UMCOR certification and will help you safely serve on a UMCSC Early Response Team with confidence.

There is no cost for this training event.
Lunch will be provided.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

How You Can Help

PRAY

For those affected

For first responders

For comfort and peace

For hope and healing

VOLUNTEER

With South Carolina
United Methodist
Disaster Response

In your community
through your church

PROVIDE

Give to UMCOR

Give to SC Disaster Response

Donate Water
Contact Your
District Office

How To Get Help

UMCSC DISASTER RESPONSE HOTLINE

803-726-3106

disasterresponse@umcsc.org

FEMA DISASTER-RELATED ASSISTANCE

800-621-3362

disasterassistance.gov

TIPS WHEN APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE

From those with experience

From FEMA

Help Rebuild Communities
and Restore Hope!

Have you ever thought about serving as a volunteer to help provide relief to people who have experienced devastation from tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, or other natural and man-made disasters?

It’s a reality that could affect any of us or our neighbors, and when disaster strikes, swift and caring help makes all the difference.

For years, South Carolina has been home to a strong and committed Disaster Response Ministry, and we are deeply grateful to God and to the countless volunteers who have served faithfully. However, as churches have separated from our conference, it has impacted our disaster response teams. The good news? The United Methodist Church in South Carolina is still alive, active, and ready to serve!

Help Us Continue this Legacy of Service!

We need your help to rebuild our teams so that we can continue to provide the swift, capable, and compassionate response that has been an important part of our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

We have a plan in place to ensure that there will be no gap in relief efforts as we rebuild our teams. With the support of neighboring United Methodist Conferences and ongoing communication with disaster response coordinators throughout the Southeastern Jurisdiction, we’re working together to collaborate, share resources, and provide training for anyone with a heart to serve in this critical ministry.

Additionally, we are partnering with local emergency management, early responders, relief agencies and local church and community volunteers to strengthen our coordinated efforts. Now, more than ever, we need YOU to help make a difference!

How Can You Get Involved?

No special skills? No tools? No problem!

There are so many ways to serve in disaster relief, from coordinating volunteer efforts and managing relief supplies to learning hands-on tasks like tarping roofs to prevent further damage, clearing debris, and cutting trees off homes.

The South Carolina Conference Disaster Response Ministries Team, in collaboration with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), will provide you with all the training and support you need to become an effective and confident volunteer.

Together, We Can Make an Impact!

Our neighbors need us, and we are ready to respond – will you join us? Whether you’ve served before or are new to disaster relief, we welcome your help in bringing hope and healing to those in need.

If you want to learn more or you know someone who would be interested in joining this vital ministry, please contact us today. Together, we can continue to be the hands and feet of Christ, reaching out in love to those who are suffering.