By Jessica Brodie. The world watched as racial protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, escalated into a frenzy that left three dead, nearly three dozen wounded and the nation shocked, angry and filled with fear. But as the dust settled, the church stood strong, lifting up a message of love, prayer and hope in Christ.
By Jessica Brodie. After Hurricane Matthew slammed her community and ruined her roof last fall, Cheryl Smith didn’t know how she’d handle repairs. But thanks to a long-term disaster recovery team through the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, Smith is not only back in her home with a brand-new roof, but three of her neighbors got their homes repaired, too.
By Jessica Brodie. When the Rev. Diane Moseley retires after four decades years at the helm of Killingsworth, she knows one thing is certain: thanks to the love of God and the hard work of dedicated United Methodists, countless women are living a life transformed.
By Jessica Brodie. The trainers were trained and the trainings were held, and now more than 100 United Methodist churches across South Carolina are helping their members become healthier, fitter disciples for Christ.
By Allison Trussell. The South Carolina Conference and the conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women sponsored a Violence in Relationships workshop Aug. 5.
By Jessica Brodie. There are more Hispanic-Latino people in South Carolina than there are United Methodists, and one group of people is stepping up to reach them as they believe Jesus would: through relationships.
By Jessica Brodie. Fifty students across the Midlands are back in school this fall armed with sharper minds, more compassionate hearts and a better idea of ways they can make a difference in the world around them. And it’s all thanks to Freedom School.
By Jessica Brodie. While some churches across the state had eclipse-viewing parties and other events, one United Methodist church commemorated the historic event in a different way: service.
By Allison Trussell. Union United Methodist Church, Irmo, was looking to return to international mission trips when God said, “Aquí” (here) and pointed to Costa Rica. The Rev. Stephen Taylor and Chris Conley, youth director, knew it was the right place and time.
By Rena Smith. Upstate churches and individuals are working together in a movement to explore helping immigrants facing deportation. They gathered this summer for sanctuary training.
By Jessica Brodie. What happens when you experiment with bringing the high-impact training, activity and energy of the first-rate Asbury Hills summer camp to the struggling Camp Providence to serve inner-city kids in Anderson? If you ask counselors, organizers and campers, you get a weeklong recipe for success and fun.
By Jessica Brodie. For the past two years, rain or shine and even on holidays, Triune Mercy Center has hosted a free breakfast for the homeless, a ministry organized by Bethel United Methodist Church, Simpsonville. Bethel, with help from a handful of other local churches, offers the weekly breakfast for anyone in need, no questions asked.