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.

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...

Key Conference Center Contacts

If you need assistance while the Conference Center is closed, please call:Clergy ServicesRev. Ken Nelson | 803-726-6733 | klnelson@umcsc.orgColumbia District OfficeRev. Dr. Cathy Jamieson | cjamieson@umcsc.orgVeronica Williams | 803-726-6742 |...

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...