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 Fall 2021

5 virtual Clergy Care retreats scheduled for October

The Clergy Care ministry of the South Carolina Conference has scheduled five new virtual retreats in October – all free of charge and open to all clergy: October 7 – (7-8:30 p.m.) “Followers of Christ, Before Leaders for Christ,” led by Rev. Dr. Anthony Hodge and Rev....

Bishop Holston: God alone is our only true security

A statement from Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishopof the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church,on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States:A statement from Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident...

Bishop Holston: Get vaccinated – for yourself, your family, your neighbor

Facing a stagnant COVID-19 vaccination rate across the state, leaders of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church are strongly encouraging all laity and clergy to get vaccinated against the potentially deadly coronavirus disease. As of this week,...

Oct. 23: Generosity, Stewardship & Abundance in a Post-COVID Church

Virtual Stewardship Webinar St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church in Hilton Head will play virtual host to "Generosity, Stewardship & Abundance in a Post-COVID Church," on Saturday, Oct. 23. Clergy and laity from across the South Carolina Conference are...

Community prayer vigil Sunday for Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School

A cross-section of the Orangeburg faith community invites the community to gather at 5 p.m. Sunday at Bruin Stadium to join us in prayer for the Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School family. This Community Prayer Vigil is designed to offer a pastoral response for healing...