South Carolina UMC

Orangeburg District Connectional Ministries Meeting
2028-03-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-01-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-11-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-09-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-07-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-05-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-03-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-01-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Saint Mark UMC, North, 8502 North Road, North, SC, 29112, United States

Clergy Connexion Monthly Gathering
2027-05-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2027-04-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2027-03-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Trenholm Road United Methodist Church, 3401 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC, 29204, United States
The newly formed Clergy Connexion (formerly Young Clergy Cohort) will hold its monthly gatherings on the second Monday of each month at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church in Columbia, beginning October 12, 2026, through May 10, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, email Matt Alexander at mlalexander@umcsc.org or Jad Taylor at jdtayloriii@umcsc.org.

LSM School (Spartanburg District)
2026-10-18 14:00 - 17:30, 2026-10-11 14:00 - 17:30, 2026-10-04 14:00 - 17:30 | Beaumont UMC, 687 N. Liberty St.,, Spartanburg, SC, 29303, United States
The Spartanburg District will offer a Fall Lay Servant School on October 4, 11, and 18, 2026.
Please click on the link below for complete information, courses offered, cost, location, and a registration form to download, complete, and mail.
Courses include: Youth Basic, Leading Public Prayer, From Your Heart to Theirs (Preach), Worship, Polity, and Conflict Resolution
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 26, 2026. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
SPARTANBURG DISTRICT LSM SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM -Fall 2026

Clergy Connexion Annual Retreat
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-24 | Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center, 150 Asbury Drive, Cleveland, SC, 29635, United States
SAVE THE DATE: The newly formed Clergy Connexion (formerly Young Clergy Cohort) will hold its annual retreat September 22-24, 2026, at Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center. Registration will open May 1. For more information, email Matt Alexander at mlalexander@umcsc.org or Jad Taylor at jdtayloriii@umcsc.org.

Lay Servant Ministries Academy (Train the Trainer)
2026-08-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Washington Street United Methodist Church, 1401 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The 2026 SC Conference Lay Servant Academy (Train the Trainer) will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 with check in beginning at 9:30 am. The location will be Washington Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, SC. District Directors will determine the attendees from each district. Details of the Academy will be added when available.

LSM Advanced Class (Greenwood District)
2026-06-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-30 08:30 - 12:30 | Central UMC Newberry, SC, 1005 College Street, Newberry, SC, 29108, United States
Rev. Kathy Cinnamond and the Greenwood District Lay Servant Ministries is offering Mental Health First Aid as a special Advanced LSM Class
Although attending and successfully completing the 10 hours will grant a credit for Advanced LSM, the class is open to all. You do not have to be a lay servant to enroll in the class!
Saturday May 30 and June 6, 2026 . Central UMC, 1002 Caldwell Street, Newberry, SC
Click on the link for complete information and a registration link. This class is offered at no cost to the participants.
Greenwood District Special LSM Opportunity

LSM School (Greenville District)
2026-05-16 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main Street, Greer, SC, 29650, United States
Greenville District Spring Lay Servant School: May 2, 9, & 16, 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Deadline for Registration is April 24, 2026.
Please click on the link below for full information, cost, textbooks, classes, and a registration form to download.
Greenville District 2026_Spring_School_Registration_Letter
