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

Spring 2024

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...

Bishop Holston appoints new conference benefits officer

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston has appointed the Rev. Rett Haselden as the benefits officer for the South Carolina Conference, effective June 26, 2024. The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits recommended Rev. Haselden, senior pastor of Grace United Methodist...

UMCSC Trustees: Discerning the best use of God’s grace

The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church released this statement regarding the disbursement of tithes received from churches that separated from the denomination in 2023:After 113 local churches in the South Carolina Conference...

Tri-District Clergy Equity Training

Tri-District Clergy Equity Training Columbia, Greenwood, Rock Hill To assist churches in establishing and working toward clergy retention and church sustainability Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Union UMC, 7582 Woodrow St., Irmo Who Should Attend: Pastor,...

Bishop Holston: “A prayerful response to our evolving reality”

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding a realignment of the supervision of the 12 districts of the conference:My friends, there has been much discourse and...