We are 94 congregations throughout Clarendon, Florence, Lee, Sumter and Williamsburg counties in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Bishop Holston extends call to suspend in-person worship through April

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the latest guidance in response to the coronavirus pandemic in our state: My friends, I have been awed by the creative ways...

Bishop Holston recommends suspending in-person worship services through March 31

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the latest guidance in response to the coronavirus outbreak in our state: My friends, coming together in worship is central...

Canceled: Spring 2020 Clergy Gathering

The 2020 Spring Clergy Gathering has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. We are complying with the requests of our country's top health officials in hopes of containing the spread of the coronavirus. Currently, our top priority, as the church and clergy, is to...

Bishop Holston appoints new coordinator of Clergy Services

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. A. Melton Arant Jr., pastor of Pendleton United Methodist Church, as coordinator of Clergy Services. The appointment...

Bishop Holston’s statement on request to postpone GC2020

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the possible postponement of the 2020 General Conference due to the coronavirus pandemic: The Executive Committee of the UMC...