We are 65 congregations throughout Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens and Spartanburg counties in the Upstate of South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
“Punching holes in the darkness”: Remembering John Holler
In the life of the church, there are servants whose ministry quietly shapes generations. The Rev. John Emory Holler Jr. was one of those rare leaders – pastor, mentor, advocate and friend – whose life bore witness to the love of Christ in ways that will continue to...
Help for churches filing W-2 forms
Each January, many churches prepare their own W-2 forms for employees. For churches that file their own W-2s without the assistance of a payroll processing company, the Conference Treasurer's Office recommends using the Social Security Administration’s website...
Bishop Fairley: “Be the ‘you’ in Matthew 25” – No one should go hungry
“…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” – Matthew 25:35-36 This...
CalledSC: Day of Discernment for Youth
Called SC is a day of exploration designed specifically for youth ages 13-18 to explore and discern God’s call on their life. The retreat will be held September 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Participants will join...
Q & A Session for Intergenerational Ministry
Is your church interested in participating in the Intergeneration Ministry Initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant for Connecting Children in Worship and Prayer. Join in one of these sessions to ask questions to help you discern if this is a fit for your...
