We are 68 congregations throughout Chester, Kershaw, Lancaster and York counties in north-central South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Lay Servant Training

Fall 2023

Safe Sanctuary Training

Bishop Holston to visit lay, clergy leaders in each district

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston is scheduled to visit with lay and clergy leaders in each of the 12 districts of the South Carolina Annual Conference over the next few months. The gatherings will share the theme "Strengthening Your Soul to Lead" – centered on the book,...

Bishop Holston commends bishops’ letter on war in Gaza

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the November 10, 2023, pastoral letter from the UMC Council of Bishops:My friends, the war in Israel and Gaza over the past...

Bishop Holston: “King’s dream still alive, but we must take action”

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington:Sixty years ago today, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke passionately...

Lay Servant Training- Fall 2023

Lay Servant Training- Fall 2023 Rock Hill LSM is offering multiple sites and courses to allow more opportunities for involvement in ministry. PLEASE NOTE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND MULTIPLE DATES Virtual/Zoom Only- Tuesdays, September 12 and 19 and Thursdays,...

Bishop Meadors “changed us for the better”

ANDERSON – Bishop Marshall L. "Jack" Meadors Jr. personally selected the scriptures that were read at his memorial service June 9 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Anderson – one of six South Carolina churches he pastored during his 71 years in ministry. "He...