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.

Clergy self-care virtual retreats set for March 18 & 25, April 8

Three virtual retreats centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – are scheduled for March 18, March 25 and April 8. All are free and open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is required.Personal...

Bishop Holston appoints new district superintendent

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. Telley Lynnette Gadson as superintendent of the Hartsville District. Rev. Gadson, senior pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church in...

Bishop Holston: General Conference postponement will “ensure full, equitable participation”

Voting is more than simply saying what we believe. It is a sharing of faith, a tangible witness of love of God and love of neighbor. Voting is a way to acknowledge that we are one community, all in this together.

AC2021 will convene virtually June 6-7

The 2021 South Carolina Annual Conference will convene June 6-7 as an all-virtual session to ensure the health and safety of lay and clergy members amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The theme for AC2021 is “Seeking A More Excellent Way – Taking the Next Faithful...

Spring Clergy Orders to address “Our Response to Racism”

"Our Response to Racism" will be the focus of the 2021 Spring Clergy Orders Virtual Gathering of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. March 11. All clergy – Order of Elders, Order of Deacons, associate members, provisional members...