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.

Rock Hill Lay Servant School

Fall 2024

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Tri-District Gatherings with Bishop Fairley

UMCSC Trustees: One more round for Discernment Process

The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church released this statement regarding the continuation of the Local Church Discernment Process into 2025:The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference will continue to offer the Local Church...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

Bishop Holston’s post-GC2020 statement

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement following the adjournment of the postponed 2020 General Conference:Download aprintable PDFMy friends, it was good to be together as...