Conference News
Bishop Holston appoints 3 new district superintendents
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United...
Final GC2020 Listening Session set for Feb. 23 on Facebook Live
The South Carolina Conference Delegation to the 2020 General Conference has scheduled four tri-district “Listening Sessions” around the conference in January and February, and a fifth that will be live online.
New Coastal Wesley Foundation: “A place to grow and become disciples”
The new Coastal Wesley Foundation welcomes students of all faiths into regular fellowship, worship, service and other activities.
2020 Stewardship Summit: “It’s Not Just Giving Generously, It’s Living Generously”
The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church’s 2020 Stewardship Summit – “It’s Not Just Giving Generously, It’s Living Generously” – will take place Feb. 29 at Union United Methodist Church in Irmo.
S.C. apportionment giving exceeds 90 percent for 5th year in a row
Apportionment giving by South Carolina United Methodists surpassed 90 percent for the fifth consecutive year in 2019....
New “Come, Follow Me” Lenten sermon series, study guide now available
“Come, Follow Me: A Disciple's Journey Through Lent” – a five-part sermon series with an accompanying adult discussion...
How 2019 tax law changes affect churches
Recent federal legislation changes how churches pay taxes on parking provided to their employees.
IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2020
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Bishop Holston’s statement on separation proposal
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the announcement of a proposal to split the church.
Sign up now for MLK Weekend Disaster Recovery Days of Service
UMCSC Disaster Recovery is offering volunteers and local churches the chance on Jan. 18 and Jan. 20 to make a difference in the lives of families still working to rebound from last year’s Hurricane Florence.
“Everybody’s journey needs to be honored”
Recognizing the church’s role in “Confronting Hate” and working toward healing, the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops hosted its annual interactive dialogue Nov. 21 at the State Museum in Columbia.
Bishop Holston’s 2020 Pilgrimage to Rome
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston and his spouse, Felecia Holston, are leading a South Carolina Pilgrimage to Italy in March 2020.
