Two pastors in assisted living become close friends. By the Rev. Darlene L. Kelley.

With fewer than six weeks of planning time, they turned their parking lot and North Main Street property into a venue that ended up hosting more than 300 people for two hours on a hot Sunday afternoon.

The Bowman community’s third annual Back to School Bash was hosted by New Covenant United Methodist Church and partners.

The steeple of Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church marks the home of the newest performing arts center in the Columbia area.

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.

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.

Emmanuel is now “in a state of urgency,” with no working air conditioning in its sanctuary building. By Jessica Brodie.

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.

Thirty Freedom School scholars, along with their servant leader interns and administrative staff, participated in this summer’s school at Francis Burns UMC, Columbia.

Fallen trees from Tropical Storm Debby have kept disaster response volunteers busy this month.

The book is among a number of new titles to release after a strong season of book sales.

Supporters will gather for a celebration Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. at Mount Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia.