We are 69 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 Spring 2021

Virtual SEJ Conference set for July 21

The Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference will convene in a one-day virtual special session on July 21. The SEJ College of Bishops called this week for the session, with the primary purpose of voting on a proposed resolution to unite the Memphis Annual Conference and...

UMCSC COVID-19 Best Practices updated after new CDC guidance

Based on current CDC guidelines, we do not recommend any specific restrictions on participation in church activities for those who have been fully vaccinated. All eligible persons are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated as soon as possible.Click here to read...

Today is the final day to register for AC2021

All lay and clergy members are encouraged to register now for the 2021 South Carolina Annual Conference, which will convene as an all-virtual session to ensure the health and safety of everyone amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Registration deadline is June 1....

Bishop Holston to continue as S.C. resident bishop into late 2022

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston will remain as resident bishop of the South Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church through the current quadrennium, which has been extended at least through late 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UMC Council of...

New Clergy Care ministry: “You are not alone”

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed how ministry is done, clergy across the South Carolina Conference were at risk of stress and burnout. Clergy need to be cared for as they care for their church members and ministries. Clergy need to know people...