Jan 9, 2017 | Communications, Conference Updates
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, will deliver an inspirational message of hope and peace at High Point University’s annual service of worship in honor of Martin Luther...
Jan 8, 2017 | Communications, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Front Page
“10 Days of Connectional Giving” Friends, We have a tremendous opportunity to do what some will say is impossible. Let us remember that the point of our apportionment giving is never the money. It is about doing together what no individual, congregation, district or...
Jan 5, 2017 | Communications, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Front Page
“The State of the Church – Courageous Conversations in Remembering Our History and Seeking a Hopeful Future” is the theme of the 2017 Granville Hicks Leadership Academy, scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at Claflin University. Registration for the annual gathering –...
Dec 24, 2016 | 1 Week, Communications, Front Page
FBI warns of ISIS calls for attacks on U.S. churches There are news reports of an FBI/Homeland Security bulletin issued for this weekend, indicating the possibility of churches’ being targets for ISIS attacks. The basis for this bulletin is chatter on...
Dec 16, 2016 | Communications, Conference Updates, Front Page
L. Jonathan Holston, bishop of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, presided over the election of a new bishop this weekend. The West Africa Central Conference met to elect a new bishop to replace the retired Bishop John Innis, who has served...