South Carolina UMC

LSM School (Greenville District)
2021-04-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Virtual via Zoom
Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity) – This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization on The United Methodist Church. A copy of the 2016 Book of Discipline is recommended for this course (instructions for accessing a copy online will be given in class).
Schedule: Saturday – April 24, Sunday – April 25, Saturday – May 1, Sunday – May 2, and Saturday – May 8 (3:00-5:00 PM)
Instructor: Marti Johnson
If you have any questions or need additional information, you may contact Ken Moore at 864-288-8311 or kmoore8311@outlook.com (note this is a new e-mail address).
Registration deadline: April 12 Click here to download registration form and for more information.

LSM School (Marion District)
2021-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | SC
Marion District
Virtual through Zoom
• April 17 – 9 am – Noon
• April 18 – 2 pm – 5 pm
• April 24 – 9 am – Noon
• April 25 – 2 pm – 5 pm
Courses Offered:
• Basic
• Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
• Leading Bible Study
• Leading in Stewardship
• Engaging Your Community
• Evangelism
• Accountable Discipleship
Cost: $30
Information/Registration:
Ann Sowers, Co-Director sowersann@gmail.com
David Lovell, Co-Director lwdlovell@gmail.com

LSM School (Greenville District)
2021-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | SC
Virtual via Zoom
Basic – This course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship.
Schedule: Sundays – April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 and May 16 (7-9 PM)
Instructor: Ken Moore
If you have any questions or need additional information, you may contact Ken Moore at 864-288-8311 or kmoore8311@outlook.com (note this is a new e-mail address).
Registration deadline: April 12 Click here to download registration form and for more information.

LSM School (Greenville District)
2021-04-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-04-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-05-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-05-04 18:30 - 20:30 | SC
Virtual via Zoom
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders – This course will guide lay servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality.
Schedule: Monday – April 19, Monday – April 26, Tuesday – April 27, Monday – May 3, and Tuesday – May 4 (6:30-8:30 PM)
Instructor: Rev. Brian Underwood
If you have any questions or need additional information, you may contact Ken Moore at 864-288-8311 or kmoore8311@outlook.com (note this is a new e-mail address).
Registration deadline: April 12 Click here to download registration form and for more information.

LSM School (Rock Hill District)
2021-04-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | SC
Rock Hill District
Online through Zoom
• Saturday, April 17th — 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Monday, April 19th — 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 26th — 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 3rd — 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 10th — 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Courses Offered:
• Basic
• United Methodist Heritage
• Afire With God
• Campus Ministry
Cost: $15, plus you must purchase your own book from either The Upper Room or Amazon.
Information/Registration:
umcsc.org/rockhillonlineregistration

ReFresh Clergy Care Retreat-Lowcountry
2021-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Camp Kinard-Coastal Retreat, 2101 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC, 29451, United States
Rev. Hudson
A one-day, in-person retreat centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – is scheduled for April 29 at Camp Kinard’s Coastal Retreat. It is open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is required. Registration fee is $25, which includes lunch. Click here to register by April 28.
We often feel closest to God on the sand next to the ocean. We invite you to bring your mask and come for holy nourishment. You may take time to walk the beach, talk with friends, talk with a coach, spend time in spiritual direction, or simply sit with your toes in the sand. Leader: Rev. Wendy Hudson, pastor of Two Rivers UMC.

LSM School (Anderson District)
2021-05-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-02 15:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 | SC
Anderson District
Virtual through Zoom:
• May 1, 2021 9 am – 1 pm
• May 2, 2021 3 pm – 7 pm
• May 8, 2021 9 am- 1 pm
Courses offered:
• Basic Lay Servant Ministry
• Lay Pastoral Care Giving
• Spiritual Gifts
Cost: $25
Information/Registration:
Gwendolyn Brown
Director of LSM Anderson District
678-480-5176
Gbrown1974@andersonuniversity.edu

Rock Hill District Clergy Meeting
2021-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Meeting

Marion District Clergy Zoom Meeting
2021-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting

Marion District New Pastor's Group
2021-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Meeting

Orangeburg District Connectional Ministries Meeting
2021-05-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Saint Mark UMC, North, 8502 North Road, North, SC, 29112, United States

ReFresh Clergy Care Retreat-Midlands
2021-05-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Camp Kinard-Midlands, 6053 Two Notch Road, Batesburg-Leesville, SC, 29070, United States
Rev. Dr. Lee
A one-day, in-person retreat centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – is scheduled for May 13 at Camp Kinard in Batesburg-Leesville. It is open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is required. Registration fee is $25, which includes lunch. Click here to register by May 12.
Take time away with persons who understand and walk a similar path. Take the opportunity to spend time alone or with others. Spiritual directors and coaches on sight during the day. Recreation and play offered. Leader: Rev. Dr. Reggie Lee, conference congregational specialist.

LSM School (Columbia District)
2021-05-15 09:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting
Columbia District
Online through Zoom
• Saturday, May 15 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Sunday, May 16 – 1-6 p.m.
Courses Offered:
• Basic
• Lay Pastoral Care Giving
• Polity
• Heritage
Cost: Free, but you must purchase your own book.
Click here for more information and to register by May 8.

UMW Come Together Be Together
2021-05-15 10:00 | Virtual Meeting
Anderson–Host District

Marion District Connectional Ministries
2021-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
