We are 74 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.

Lay Supply training scheduled for May 15

Training focused on providing tips and tools for newly assigned lay supply – including lay servants, certified lay ministers and others who are serving as the leader of a church – is set for May 15. The session will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. This...

New Clergy Care ministry: “You are not alone”

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed how ministry is done, clergy across the South Carolina Conference were at risk of stress and burnout. Clergy need to be cared for as they care for their church members and ministries. Clergy need to know people...

Bishop Holston: Let us pray together for peace

A statement from Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishopof the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church:“Brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another,be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace...

Save the dates: Granville Hicks Virtual Leadership Academy

The 2021 Granville Hicks Virtual Leadership Academy is set for five dates in April, May, June and July.

Rock Hill mass shooting vigil: “Something needs to change”

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5 (NIV) With a community’s grief and pain still raw four days after six people were murdered in a mass shooting at a home in Rock Hill, India Hook United Methodist Church opened its...

Bishop Holston’s statement on mass shooting that killed 5 in Rock Hill

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the shooting deaths of five people – including two young children – at a home in Rock Hill on April 7, 2021: With aching...

REfresh in-person clergy self-care retreat set for May 13

REfresh is a one-day, in-person retreat centered on clergy self-care – and led by South Carolina clergy and lay experts – scheduled for May 13. The retreat costs $25 (which includes lunch) and is open to all clergy in the South Carolina Conference, but registration is...

Pastoral Transition Webinars set for each Tuesday in May

Easter Worship With Bishop Holston 2021 (videos)

"While it is still dark..."Bishop Holston and The Cabinet offer this Easter worship service for use by local churches. The videos can be included as part of your church’s virtual worship, or they can be used on their own for your congregation on Easter morning. We...

Bishop Holston’s statement on cancelation of special General Conference

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, released this statement regarding the cancelation of the called special General Conference session: Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the...