We are 65 congregations throughout Greenville, Spartanburg, Easley and Laurens counties – in the bustling Upstate of South Carolina – with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Rock Hill mass shooting vigil: “Something needs to change”

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5 (NIV) With a community’s grief and pain still raw four days after six people were murdered in a mass shooting at a home in Rock Hill, India Hook United Methodist Church opened its...

Bishop Holston’s statement on mass shooting that killed 5 in Rock Hill

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the shooting deaths of five people – including two young children – at a home in Rock Hill on April 7, 2021: With aching...

REfresh in-person clergy self-care retreats start April 15

REfresh is a series of one-day, in-person retreats centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – scheduled for April 15, April 29 and May 13. Each retreat costs $25 (which includes lunch) and is open to all clergy in the South...

Pastoral Transition Webinars set for each Tuesday in May

Easter Worship With Bishop Holston 2021 (videos)

"While it is still dark..."Bishop Holston and The Cabinet offer this Easter worship service for use by local churches. The videos can be included as part of your church’s virtual worship, or they can be used on their own for your congregation on Easter morning. We...