We are 94 congregations throughout Walterboro, Beaufort, Dorchester, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Hampton and Jasper counties – in the Lowcountry 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...

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...