Servant-hearted teens and adults will have the chance to gather this winter for Salkehatchie regional gatherings. By Jessica Brodie.

A community foundation in South Carolina’s Lowcountry recently made grants to 16 organizations on the five Sea Islands of Charleston in honor of longtime United Methodist servant-leader Linda Gadson. By Jessica Brodie.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services recently awarded Epworth two grants in the amount of $120,000 each to develop an expanded comprehensive plan and delivery of kinship navigation services.

Spartanburg Methodist College continues to expand its academic offerings, launching bachelor’s degrees in sport management and professional writing and digital communications in fall 2024.

Just in time for Christmas, the Advocate Press has released its next book—this one the 20-year history of Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry.

Stallsville Clothes Closet helps neighbors with new ministry. By Jessica Brodie.

South Carolina Resident Bishop L. Jonathan Holston is making the rounds to every district in the annual conference to explore “Strengthening Your Soul to Lead.” By Jessica Brodie.

Twenty faith and community leaders shared experiences from lives lived with dementia during a three-day “foundational event” organized by the Dementia Care Ministry Network. With the theme “Creating Hope: Nurturing Christian Community Through Dementia Care,” about 60 United Methodists gathered. By Dan O’Mara.

From the Spanish moss-covered trees to the sounds of seagulls overhead, Sea Islands is also now becoming a rustic experience for all ages. By Jana Clack.

More than 200 women from across the state gathered at St. John United Methodist Church Oct. 20-21 for the 51st Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Conference United Women in Faith. By Wanda Chandler-Flowers.

With a little more than a month until 2023 books close, conference financial leaders are still looking to achieve roughly 90 percent collection of apportionments. By Jessica Brodie.

After the success of his first book, Rock Hill District Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hodge has just released his second book, also geared toward creating positive change in one’s life.