Supporters of the Alton Wilkes Society headed to Seawell’s Nov. 16 from for 61st annual meeting and awards ceremony of the ministry. By Jessica Brodie.

Clergy from across the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Churches headed to Lexington UMC Nov. 16 for an in-person gathering to explore “Strengthening of Your Soul to Lead.” By Jessica Brodie.

The Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodist for Church Renewal gathered for its 54th annual meeting in Charlotte Oct. 25-28. By the Rev. Kevin “Rev Kev” Kosh Jr.

South Carolina hosted more than 100 United Methodist communicators this fall, all gathering in the Holy City for the first post-pandemic meeting of the United Methodist Association of Communicators. By Jessica Brodie.

A South Carolina group that works to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and others in The United Methodist Church now has a new website and a new leadership model. By Jessica Brodie.

A new addition was apparent in the Centenary United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch this year: prayer pumpkins. By the Rev. Elizabeth “BJ” Stewart.

South Carolina United Methodist Volunteers in Mission awarded its 2023 Nick Elliott Award to Robin Landers during its Nov. 7 meeting at Grace United Methodist Church. Landers, a member of Union UMC, Irmo, and a leader of more than 10 international mission trips to Zimbabwe and Costa Rica, was surprised by the award. By Allison Trussell.

The Council of Bishops plans to call a special session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in 2026 for the delegates to strategize and work toward bringing about the next vital expression of United Methodism.

Reversing part of an earlier decision, The United Methodist Church’s highest court revoked its call for an additional regular session of General Conference between 2025 and 2027.

South Carolina Conference financial leaders are asking ministries to take a hard look at their essentials in crafting their budget, as they anticipate a leaner budget for the conference as a whole. By Jessica Brodie.

Another house to help special needs adults live independently is now ready for operation in South Carolina. By Jessica Brodie.

What does The United Methodist Church mean to you personally? That’s the focus of a new initiative from the South Carolina Conference. By Jessica Brodie.