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Men gather for Rise Up! retreat
Two hundred men and scouts from across South Carolina gathered for the retreat, which featured a lineup of speakers designed to fill men spiritually with powerful wisdom and faith inspiration. By Jessica Brodie.
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SC to vote on regionalization, other General Conference amendments
This year, South Carolina will join annual conferences around the world to vote on regionalization and three other amendments to The United Methodist Church constitution. By Jessica Brodie.
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Three disaster response veterans tapped to lead ministry
The South Carolina Conference has reinstituted three key staff positions to help lead the reshaping and reinvigoration of its Disaster Response Ministries. By Dan O'Mara.
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‘Like a family’
After 47 years of employment, longtime conference staffer Pat Mack still going strong. By Jessica Brodie.
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Native American elder basket program now brings statewide relief
One longtime ministry to elderly Native Americans has expanded into a food relief endeavor that now reaches both Native and non-Native people alike across South Carolina, all in the name of Jesus. By Jessica Brodie.
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UWF Legislative Advocacy Day champions educational inequity
Scores of women from across South Carolina gathered at Epworth Children’s Home March 18 to learn how they can help the fight against inequality, particularly when it comes to children and youth. By Jessica Brodie.
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United Methodists organize service of lament after brutal murder of young girl
United Methodists deeply grieving the horrific killing of Ka’Niyah Baker, a young girl in Columbia, organized a community prayer vigil in the aftermath to help the community express lament and cling to hope. By Jessica Brodie.
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Annual Conference draft agenda, other details released
Conference leaders have released the draft agenda for this year’s Annual Conference, set for June 8-11 at the Greenville Convention Center. Meanwhile, registration and other plans continue.
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Jeremiah Teams making strides toward report to Annual Conference
The four Jeremiah Teams commissioned by Bishop Leonard Fairley to help envision a thriving future for local churches and other ministries in the South Carolina Conference are making progress toward bringing formal recommendations to the 2025 Annual Conference when it meets in June. By Dan O’Mara.
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MenNMinistry to host leadership revitalization meeting April 6
Bishop Leonard Fairley is inviting all South Carolina United Methodist men to a MenNMinistry Bishop’s Leadership Event, set for Sunday, April 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. at Ashland UMC, Columbia.
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Advocate’s Anderson listening session is April 29
This month, the Advocate continues its listening sessions, which are being held monthly to gauge the needs and interests of its readers.
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Salkehatchie back for 2025 with 32 weeklong camps
Salkehatchie Summer Service returns this year with 32 weeklong mission camps, offering youth and adults the opportunity to engage in meaningful home-repair ministry across South Carolina. By Jessica Brodie.