The time has come to nominate outstanding clergy and laity in the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church for awards to be presented at the 2022 Annual Conference in June, as well as an annual award for scouting units at UMC churches. Nominations for the awards must be submitted by April 1.

By Jessica Brodie. It seemed like a crazy idea. But as followers of Christ have come to understand, when God’s at the helm, he makes what seems impossible become reality. In the middle of the pandemic, when in-person worship has been dwindling most everywhere, Sharon United Methodist Church started a brand-new contemporary service that struck a chord with unchurched residents in their booming community. Now in its third month, the service is seeing growth as its numbers steady and more people come to worship—and choose to stay.

Bethany United Methodist Church’s drive-through story of Jesus' life is celebrating 25 years. By Rev. Narcie Jeter.

Once again, churches helped residents at Lee Correctional Institute experience the joy and love of Christmas. On Dec. 17, the Rev. Edward R. McKnight, senior chaplain at Lee Correctional and pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Cades, brought specially prepared lunches to the men incarcerated at the high-security state prison. It was an intentional effort to exhibit agape love toward these men who are separated from friends and family during the holiday season. By Jessica Brodie.

The last time United Methodist Men gathered en masse in South Carolina, it was two weeks before the pandemic shut down the world as we knew it for a while, wreaking havoc on worldwide health, education, finances, travel and even the way we gather in worship and community. Now, two years after COVID-19 reared its head, South Carolina’s United Methodist men are hoping for a reset. On Feb. 25-26, 2022, they are planning an in-person gathering for the first time in two years. By Jessica Brodie.

Just a few weeks remain until the 2021 books close, and conference financial leaders are hopeful. As of Dec. 15, the conference had collected 79.46 percent of its apportionments, compared to 70.9 percent this time last year.

A string of deadly tornadoes and severe storms Dec. 10-11, 2021, devastated communities within the Kentucky, Western Kentucky-Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois-Great Rivers conferences of The United Methodist Church. Here's how to help.

Grace UMC just wrapped up its 14th year of offering a "Return to Bethlehem" production with a cumulative total of 56,489 visitors attending.

After tireless efforts of many who gave time and funds, Landrum UMC held its first open house celebration for its music department.

The Commission on the General Conference announced Nov. 19 that it is continuing to move forward with logistical planning for the postponed 2020 General Conference. But it continues to monitor various factors, including pandemic-related developments, which could impact the decision to hold the event on the previously announced dates of Aug. 29 to Sept. 7, 2022.

The pandemic may have forced their party online, but the cheerful givers who support Killingsworth Home were no less generous.

The Clergy Care ministry of the South Carolina Conference will hold a virtual retreat in January 2022 that is free of charge and open to all clergy.