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We are 53 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 53 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.

Bishop Fairley: “Be the ‘you’ in Matthew 25” – No one should go hungry

“…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” – Matthew 25:35-36 This...

CalledSC: Day of Discernment for Youth

Called SC is a day of exploration designed specifically for youth ages 13-18 to explore and discern God’s call on their life. The retreat will be held September 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Participants will join...

UMCSC hiring Disaster Recovery Case Managers

The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is looking to hire Disaster Recovery Case Managers to work in the following areas: Edgefield, Saluda, and Orangeburg. Employment Type: Full-Time, Grant-Funded for One-Year (with possibility of 2nd year)...

Register Now: 2025 Spartanburg District Lay Servant Classes

Spartanburg District Fall Lay Servant Classes – Register Now! The Fall Lay Servant Ministries classes will take place on September 21, 28, and October 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM, held in person at Beaumont United Methodist Church 📍 687 N. Liberty St.,...

Q & A Session for Intergenerational Ministry

Is your church interested in participating in the Intergeneration Ministry Initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant for Connecting Children in Worship and Prayer. Join in one of these sessions to ask  questions to help you discern if this is a fit for your...

Jeremiah Teams making strides toward thriving future

The four Jeremiah Teams commissioned by Bishop Leonard Fairley to help envision a thriving future for local churches and other ministries in the South Carolina Conference, are making progress toward bringing formal recommendations to the 2025 Annual Conference when it...

Bishop Fairley names members of Jeremiah Teams

Bishop Fairley names members of Jeremiah Teams “Do not say, I am only a boy; for you shall go to all whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you.” – Jeremiah 1:7 Jeremiah’s recounting of God’s call on his life reminds us that God has an amazing knack...

“Jeremiah Teams” propose changes to districts, cabinet

Jeremiah Teams propose changesto districts, conference structure The South Carolina Conference Jeremiah Teams have proposed to the members of the Special Called Annual Conference concrete and practical steps to transform how the conference is structured, how it...

“Become more fruitful in ministry with children”

Conference awarded $1.1 million grant to develop intergenerational ministry centered on children For years, churches have sought ways to be more fruitful in ministry with children. Soon, United Methodist churches in South Carolina will have new tools to support this...

Bishop Fairley condemns racist texts sent to people of color in South Carolina

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, issued this statement in response to racist text messages that have been distributed to people of color in South Carolina:Sisters and brothers in Christ, You are...

CalledSC: Day of Discernment for Youth

Called SC is a day of exploration designed specifically for youth ages 13-18 to explore and discern God’s call on their life. The retreat will be held September 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Participants will join...

UMCSC hiring Disaster Recovery Case Managers

The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is looking to hire Disaster Recovery Case Managers to work in the following areas: Edgefield, Saluda, and Orangeburg. Employment Type: Full-Time, Grant-Funded for One-Year (with possibility of 2nd year)...

Register Now: 2025 Spartanburg District Lay Servant Classes

Spartanburg District Fall Lay Servant Classes – Register Now! The Fall Lay Servant Ministries classes will take place on September 21, 28, and October 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM, held in person at Beaumont United Methodist Church 📍 687 N. Liberty St.,...

Q & A Session for Intergenerational Ministry

Is your church interested in participating in the Intergeneration Ministry Initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant for Connecting Children in Worship and Prayer. Join in one of these sessions to ask  questions to help you discern if this is a fit for your...

Jeremiah Teams making strides toward thriving future

The four Jeremiah Teams commissioned by Bishop Leonard Fairley to help envision a thriving future for local churches and other ministries in the South Carolina Conference, are making progress toward bringing formal recommendations to the 2025 Annual Conference when it...

Bishop Fairley: “Be the ‘you’ in Matthew 25” – No one should go hungry

“…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” – Matthew 25:35-36 This...

CalledSC: Day of Discernment for Youth

Called SC is a day of exploration designed specifically for youth ages 13-18 to explore and discern God’s call on their life. The retreat will be held September 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Participants will join...

UMCSC hiring Disaster Recovery Case Managers

The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is looking to hire Disaster Recovery Case Managers to work in the following areas: Edgefield, Saluda, and Orangeburg. Employment Type: Full-Time, Grant-Funded for One-Year (with possibility of 2nd year)...

Register Now: 2025 Spartanburg District Lay Servant Classes

Spartanburg District Fall Lay Servant Classes – Register Now! The Fall Lay Servant Ministries classes will take place on September 21, 28, and October 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM, held in person at Beaumont United Methodist Church 📍 687 N. Liberty St.,...

Q & A Session for Intergenerational Ministry

Is your church interested in participating in the Intergeneration Ministry Initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant for Connecting Children in Worship and Prayer. Join in one of these sessions to ask  questions to help you discern if this is a fit for your...

Jeremiah Teams making strides toward thriving future

The four Jeremiah Teams commissioned by Bishop Leonard Fairley to help envision a thriving future for local churches and other ministries in the South Carolina Conference, are making progress toward bringing formal recommendations to the 2025 Annual Conference when it...

Bishop Fairley names members of Jeremiah Teams

Bishop Fairley names members of Jeremiah Teams “Do not say, I am only a boy; for you shall go to all whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you.” – Jeremiah 1:7 Jeremiah’s recounting of God’s call on his life reminds us that God has an amazing knack...

“Jeremiah Teams” propose changes to districts, cabinet

Jeremiah Teams propose changesto districts, conference structure The South Carolina Conference Jeremiah Teams have proposed to the members of the Special Called Annual Conference concrete and practical steps to transform how the conference is structured, how it...

“Become more fruitful in ministry with children”

Conference awarded $1.1 million grant to develop intergenerational ministry centered on children For years, churches have sought ways to be more fruitful in ministry with children. Soon, United Methodist churches in South Carolina will have new tools to support this...

Bishop Fairley condemns racist texts sent to people of color in South Carolina

Bishop Leonard Fairley, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, issued this statement in response to racist text messages that have been distributed to people of color in South Carolina:Sisters and brothers in Christ, You are...

CalledSC: Day of Discernment for Youth

Called SC is a day of exploration designed specifically for youth ages 13-18 to explore and discern God’s call on their life. The retreat will be held September 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Participants will join...

UMCSC hiring Disaster Recovery Case Managers

The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is looking to hire Disaster Recovery Case Managers to work in the following areas: Edgefield, Saluda, and Orangeburg. Employment Type: Full-Time, Grant-Funded for One-Year (with possibility of 2nd year)...

Register Now: 2025 Spartanburg District Lay Servant Classes

Spartanburg District Fall Lay Servant Classes – Register Now! The Fall Lay Servant Ministries classes will take place on September 21, 28, and October 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM, held in person at Beaumont United Methodist Church 📍 687 N. Liberty St.,...

Q & A Session for Intergenerational Ministry

Is your church interested in participating in the Intergeneration Ministry Initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant for Connecting Children in Worship and Prayer. Join in one of these sessions to ask  questions to help you discern if this is a fit for your...

Jeremiah Teams making strides toward thriving future

The four Jeremiah Teams commissioned by Bishop Leonard Fairley to help envision a thriving future for local churches and other ministries in the South Carolina Conference, are making progress toward bringing formal recommendations to the 2025 Annual Conference when it...

DISTRICT STAFF

Rev. Cathy Mitchell

Rev. Cathy Mitchell

Superintendent

Gail Varner

Gail Varner

Administrative Assistant

Nona Woodle

Nona Woodle

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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