Court rules no more UMCSC church separations via Para. 2549. By Jessica Brodie.

For years, churches have sought ways to be more fruitful in ministry with children. Soon, United Methodist churches in South Carolina will have new tools to support this effort thanks to a $1.1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment. By Dan O’Mara.

Three more UMCSC books are now available from the Advocate Press: God’s Disaster Warriors, Loving Hands: A 40-Day Devotional for Caregivers, and From the Vault: Stories You Probably Never Knew About South Carolina Methodism.

Aldersgate opens sixth house for special needs adults named in honor of UMCSC pastor. By Jessica Brodie.

United Women in Faith gather in Rock Hill for 52nd annual meeting. By Allison Trussell.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, United Methodists gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church, Blythewood, to worship God, meet their new bishop and make a renewed commitment to “Hope, Healing and Health.” By the Rev. Darlene L. Kelley.

The Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal marked a significant milestone with its 55th annual meeting, held Oct. 23-26 at Journey United Methodist Church. By Dr. Reginald Lee.

Bishop Fairley leads Fall Clergy Orders gathering. By Dan O’Mara.

More than 200 high school and middle school students gathered Nov. 15-17 for Immerse 2024, the annual discipleship retreat presented by South Carolina Ministries with Young People, a ministry of the South Carolina Conference. By Rev. Megan Gray.

Missioners headed to Mount Hebron United Methodist Church Nov. 16 to celebrate 20 years of the South Carolina United Methodist Volunteers in Mission’s Early Response Team.

The Judicial Council—the denomination’s top court—has ruled that Para. 2549 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline cannot be used for church disaffiliations. This ruling, Decision 1512, means the Local Church Closure and Separation Process, approved by the Trustees of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, is no longer available as a means of separation from the denomination.

Almost a month after Hurricane Helene ravaged the region, South Carolina United Methodists are continuing to reach out in Christian love, repairing homes, donating money and supplies and doing their best to be God’s hands and feet to people in need. By Jessica Brodie.