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We are 59 congregations throughout Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties in the Upstate of
South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

We are 59 congregations throughout Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties in the Upstate of South Carolina with a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Holiday Auction to benefit local ministry

Come shop to benefit the Grace and Mercy Hope House Clothing Ministry from Beaumont UMC.  On Saturday, December 2 from 3 to 5pm they will be hosting a Holiday Auction.

Bishop Holston to visit lay, clergy leaders in each district

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston is scheduled to visit with lay and clergy leaders in each of the 12 districts of the South Carolina Annual Conference over the next few months. The gatherings will share the theme "Strengthening Your Soul to Lead" – centered on the book,...

Bishop Holston commends bishops’ letter on war in Gaza

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the November 10, 2023, pastoral letter from the UMC Council of Bishops:My friends, the war in Israel and Gaza over the past...

Bishop Holston: “King’s dream still alive, but we must take action”

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington:Sixty years ago today, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke passionately...

Bishop Meadors “changed us for the better”

ANDERSON – Bishop Marshall L. "Jack" Meadors Jr. personally selected the scriptures that were read at his memorial service June 9 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Anderson – one of six South Carolina churches he pastored during his 71 years in ministry. "He...

UMCSC churches approved for separation from the UMC

In a somber and respectful process, members of the 2023 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 6 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 113 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. "We pray for these churches that have...

Both/And: Learn how to build thriving hybrid worship

While the pandemic may be winding down, the need for hybrid ministry will remain with us into the future. Many churches began streaming worship in 2020, living into a “Great Commission” opportunity. But we were meant to thrive, not just survive. Churches must embrace...

Skylyn UMC Hosts Community Family Night

Skylyn United Methodist Church invites you to their Community Family Night! On Wednesday, May 17 from 6-8pm they are opening up their parking lot and the church to YOU! Come and learn more about Skylyn UMC and have a free meal of hot dogs, chips, and drinks.  The...

Safe Sanctuaries Best Practices training opportunities

In an effort to enable local churches to better understand and live out their Safe Sanctuaries policies, a series of training sessions is planned across the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in coming weeks. Each district will host “Safe...

UMCSC leaders preparing for lower apportionment giving

South Carolina Conference finance leaders are engaged in the annual process of assessing the budget needs of the Annual Conference for 2024 and beyond. In recent years, members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration have committed to reducing the...

Holiday Auction to benefit local ministry

Come shop to benefit the Grace and Mercy Hope House Clothing Ministry from Beaumont UMC.  On Saturday, December 2 from 3 to 5pm they will be hosting a Holiday Auction.

Bishop Holston to visit lay, clergy leaders in each district

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston is scheduled to visit with lay and clergy leaders in each of the 12 districts of the South Carolina Annual Conference over the next few months. The gatherings will share the theme "Strengthening Your Soul to Lead" – centered on the book,...

Bishop Holston commends bishops’ letter on war in Gaza

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the November 10, 2023, pastoral letter from the UMC Council of Bishops:My friends, the war in Israel and Gaza over the past...

Bishop Meadors “changed us for the better”

ANDERSON – Bishop Marshall L. "Jack" Meadors Jr. personally selected the scriptures that were read at his memorial service June 9 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Anderson – one of six South Carolina churches he pastored during his 71 years in ministry. "He...

UMCSC churches approved for separation from the UMC

In a somber and respectful process, members of the 2023 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 6 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 113 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. "We pray for these churches that have...

DISTRICT STAFF

Rev. Cathy Mitchell

Rev. Cathy Mitchell

Superintendent

Gail Varner

Gail Varner

Administrative Assistant

Chris Lynch

Chris Lynch

Congregational Specialist

Phone

864-583-5109 (office)
864-583-1134 (fax)

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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