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 Winter 2022

2 virtual Clergy Care retreats set for Dec. 9 & Jan. 6

The Clergy Care ministry of the South Carolina Conference has scheduled two new virtual retreats in December and January – both free of charge and open to all clergy: December 9 – (6-8:30 p.m.) "Bereavement Overload,” led by Rev. Miriam Mick. January 6 – (9 a.m.-1...

Lay Servant Training- Winter 2022

Lay Servant Training-Winter 2022 Saturday, January 15, 9:30am-4:30pm Sunday, January 16, 2:00pm-5:00pm Philadelphia UMC, 1691 Hwy 160, Fort Mill Attendance of all sessions is required for course credit. Please be aware of the different dates for the Zoom course...

Help for churches filing W-2 forms

Each January, many churches prepare their own W-2 forms for employees. For churches that file their own W-2s without the assistance of a payroll processing company, the Conference Treasurer's Office recommends using the Social Security Administration’s website...

Bishop Holston’s statement on proposed Scouting bankruptcy plan

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the pending vote on the proposed Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy plan: My friends, we have reached an important juncture in...