Jackie Jenkins and the Rev. Ken Nelson, leaders of the General Conference delegation, offered their report Tuesday morning at Annual Conference. By Allison Trussell.

Two newly ordained elders and a new associate member offered words of encouragement and faith during the Prayer and Praise services held each day at Annual Conference. By Allison Trussell.

With a message of encouragement illustrated with personal stories, Dr. Arnetta E. Beverly spoke at the South Carolina African-American Clergywomen’s Luncheon June 10. By Allison Trussell.

Some 100 people pondered that terrifying prospect during a “Dementia 101” workshop—an endeavor to raise awareness about the disorder in all of its forms. By Dan O’Mara.

The South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church has updated the assignments for district supervision.

Two new congregational specialists have been announced for the 2024-2025 conference year, and one current congregational specialist will move.

Funds from 2023 separating churches will help offset what churches need to contribute to their apportionments in 2025 and in future years until the funds run out.

The Advocate has hired a marketing coordinator to ensure a successful and viable financial future for the newspaper.

It is truly the end of an era. This school year marks the 33rd and final year of Dr. Tom Wall’s ministry as the United Methodist campus minister at the University of South Carolina. By Rev. Elizabeth Murray.

Annual Conference 2024 has approved the separation of 112 churches across the state that have chosen to leave the denomination over sexuality and other concerns. By Jessica Brodie.

On the heels of three action-packed days of business and worship, Annual Conference wraps up its work today, Wednesday, with a few more key action items. By Jessica Brodie.

Tuesday is slated to bring what some consider the most significant and dramatic action of this year’s Annual Conference, as a slate of as-yet-unknown churches will go before the body for a vote on separation from The United Methodist Church. By Jessica Brodie.