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Why I’m a United Methodist: An imperfect offering
I knew that faith without works was dead, but Methodism teaches that the opposite is true as well. By the Rev. Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass.
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St. Andrew By-the-Sea opens second campus in Bluffton
What if there are many congregations in South Carolina who have just the vision, trust and desire to create new ministries in other campuses? As St. Andrew By-the-Sea moves into the next phase, other congregations prayerfully consider following their model. A guest column by the Rev. Sara White, director of congregational development.
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Griffeth: Homosexuality and the UMC, Part 3
The Rev. James Griffeth on “Homosexuality and the UMC Quadrilateral” in Part 3 of a three-part series on homosexuality and the UMC.
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Griffeth: Homosexuality and the UMC, Part 2
The Rev. James Griffeth on "What is the sin in homosexuality?" in Part 2 of a three-part series on homosexuality and the UMC.
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No hate in our state
In this guest column, the Rev. Richard Reams and the Rev. Keith Ray lifting up a gathering to protest hate and proclaim love for neighbor in South Carolina.
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GC2016: Scarcity and abundance: a seminarian’s view of General Conference
As a first-year student at Candler School of Theology, I’ve been blessed with so many amazing learning opportunities, including the chance to take a polity class on the 2016 General Conference. By Hillary Taylor.
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Homosexuality and the church: Two clergy perspectives
Two South Carolina United Methodist pastors—Dr. Tom Summers and the Rev. Phil Thrailkill—address one of the key issues up for dialogue and vote at this year's General Conference: homosexuality.