We are 91 congregations throughout Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington and Orangeburg counties – ranging from the northern Lowcountry to the western Midlands of South Carolina – with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

World Communion Sunday is Oct. 4

Safe Communion Guidance Often, United Methodist pastors are burdened with debt resulting from loans to complete seminary. Or worse, they are prevented from answering their call to ministry because they aren’t equipped to face what may seem an overwhelming financial...

Virtual Summit on the Black Church set for Oct. 3

The 2020 Summit on the Black Church of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church will take place Oct. 3 as a virtual session. The virtual gathering will open at 8:45 a.m. and close after worship that starts at 5 p.m. Registration is...

Tips for local churches applying for PPP loan forgiveness

Latest guidance for local churches on COVID-19 loan program Many local churches in the South Carolina Conference and church-related not-for-profit organizations received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. These loans are...

Register by Friday, Sept. 25, for Virtual AC2020

The 2020 South Carolina Annual Conference will convene October 17 as an all-virtual session to ensure the health and safety of lay and clergy delegates amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Bishop Holston: Please pray for New Hope UMC after fire

Friends, an overnight fire destroyed New Hope United Methodist Church in Huger, one of the churches that comprise the St. Thomas Charge in the Charleston District of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church.The cause of the blaze is under...