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S.C. trustees: One more year for separation discernment
Trustees said the process, which concludes with a vote by lay and clergy members of the annual conference, will not continue after the 2025 Annual Conference gathering. By Jessica Brodie.
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Conference bids farewell to Holston, welcomes Fairley
A crowd of well-wishers gathered Aug. 11 to bid the Holston family farewell and God’s blessings as they move from South Carolina to Alabama. By Jessica Brodie.
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Emmanuel UMC struggling after vandalism leaves church without AC
Emmanuel is now “in a state of urgency,” with no working air conditioning in its sanctuary building. By Jessica Brodie.
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Salkehatchie Summer Service helps families across S.C.
Youth and adults teamed up for 32 camps this summer, ultimately repairing more than 100 homes for families in need through nearly 1,200 volunteers.
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Eleven years of Freedom School in Columbia
Thirty Freedom School scholars, along with their servant leader interns and administrative staff, participated in this summer’s school at Francis Burns UMC, Columbia.
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ERTs help after Tropical Storm Debby
Fallen trees from Tropical Storm Debby have kept disaster response volunteers busy this month.
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Advocate releases second-edition reprint of ‘Send Me! The Story of Salkehatchie Summer Service’
The book is among a number of new titles to release after a strong season of book sales.
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ERT 20th anniversary party set for November
Supporters will gather for a celebration Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. at Mount Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia.
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UMCSC to offer two more dementia care workshops
Churches and individuals interested in a dementia care ministry are invited to join the South Carolina Cognitive Connection Ministry for Dementia Care Workshops.
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UMCSC pastor shares on podcast about prioritizing play
The Rev. Tyler Strange shares how, by rediscovering joy, we can unlock a playful spirit in what has become a “delight deficient culture.”
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UMCSC youth events gear up for 2024-2025
For South Carolina Ministries With Young People, fall means preparing to make an impact on the spiritual journey of young people through its two annual events, Immerse and Revolution.
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‘Healthy Churches: Striving for Wholeness’ to be theme of Summit on the Black Church
Registration has begun for the Summit on the Black Church, set for Oct. 3-5 in Summerville.