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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.

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Spartanburg Dementia Care Workshop

The South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry will host a dementia care workshop in November.  This is an opportunity to learn how to be in ministry with those living with dementia. Bishop Ken Carder and Tori Anderson from the SC Department on Aging will share...

Spartanburg Dist. Set-up Meeting Cancelled

The 2024 Spartanburg District Set-up Meeting scheduled for tonight, August 8 has been cancelled.  We have rescheduled for Monday, August 12th at 6pm, hosted by Bethel SP.  Thank you, be safe! Blessings, Cathy Mitchell, Spartanburg DS

UMCSC Trustees: One more round for Discernment Process

The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church released this statement regarding the continuation of the Local Church Discernment Process into 2025:The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference will continue to offer the Local Church...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

Registration open for Fall Spartanburg Dist. classes

Spartanburg District Fall Lay Servant classes begin September 18 and the deadline to register is August 31, 2024. Classes will be held in person at Beaumont UMC on 687 N. Liberty St., Spartanburg, SC 29303. Here are the classes: Basic with Eugenia Young Leading Public...

Bishop Holston updates projected district leadership assignments, congregational specialist appointments

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, has updated projected assignments for: Congregational Specialists Bishop Holston also has projected appointments for two congregational specialists for the...

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...

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Spartanburg Dementia Care Workshop

The South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry will host a dementia care workshop in November.  This is an opportunity to learn how to be in ministry with those living with dementia. Bishop Ken Carder and Tori Anderson from the SC Department on Aging will share...

Spartanburg Dist. Set-up Meeting Cancelled

The 2024 Spartanburg District Set-up Meeting scheduled for tonight, August 8 has been cancelled.  We have rescheduled for Monday, August 12th at 6pm, hosted by Bethel SP.  Thank you, be safe! Blessings, Cathy Mitchell, Spartanburg DS

UMCSC Trustees: One more round for Discernment Process

The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church released this statement regarding the continuation of the Local Church Discernment Process into 2025:The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference will continue to offer the Local Church...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Spartanburg Dementia Care Workshop

The South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry will host a dementia care workshop in November.  This is an opportunity to learn how to be in ministry with those living with dementia. Bishop Ken Carder and Tori Anderson from the SC Department on Aging will share...

Spartanburg Dist. Set-up Meeting Cancelled

The 2024 Spartanburg District Set-up Meeting scheduled for tonight, August 8 has been cancelled.  We have rescheduled for Monday, August 12th at 6pm, hosted by Bethel SP.  Thank you, be safe! Blessings, Cathy Mitchell, Spartanburg DS

UMCSC Trustees: One more round for Discernment Process

The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church released this statement regarding the continuation of the Local Church Discernment Process into 2025:The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference will continue to offer the Local Church...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

Registration open for Fall Spartanburg Dist. classes

Spartanburg District Fall Lay Servant classes begin September 18 and the deadline to register is August 31, 2024. Classes will be held in person at Beaumont UMC on 687 N. Liberty St., Spartanburg, SC 29303. Here are the classes: Basic with Eugenia Young Leading Public...

Bishop Holston updates projected district leadership assignments, congregational specialist appointments

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, has updated projected assignments for: Congregational Specialists Bishop Holston also has projected appointments for two congregational specialists for the...

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...

Helene Response: Responding in Action and Love

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the great loss it has brought to many in our state and others, we want to help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for local churches and individuals to respond in action and love. Let us join together as the Body...

Spartanburg Dementia Care Workshop

The South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry will host a dementia care workshop in November.  This is an opportunity to learn how to be in ministry with those living with dementia. Bishop Ken Carder and Tori Anderson from the SC Department on Aging will share...

Spartanburg Dist. Set-up Meeting Cancelled

The 2024 Spartanburg District Set-up Meeting scheduled for tonight, August 8 has been cancelled.  We have rescheduled for Monday, August 12th at 6pm, hosted by Bethel SP.  Thank you, be safe! Blessings, Cathy Mitchell, Spartanburg DS

UMCSC Trustees: One more round for Discernment Process

The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church released this statement regarding the continuation of the Local Church Discernment Process into 2025:The Trustees of the South Carolina Conference will continue to offer the Local Church...

112 UMCSC churches closed, approved for separation

Members of the 2024 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 11 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 112 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. According to the resolution approved by the Annual Conference, these...

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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