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News September 29, 2020

First UMC assembles hygiene and provisions kits for people experiencing homelessness

One church in South Carolina launched a community-wide effort to pack hygiene bags and provision kits to help people in need.

Screen-grab from UMCOR video.

News September 29, 2020

S.C. lay servants to gather virtually for weekend academy

South Carolina’s lay servants might not be able to gather in-person this year, but they are hoping their online weekend academy will feel just as intimate, thoughtful and relationship-oriented. The annual South Carolina Lay Servant Ministries Academy will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 9-11, featuring empowering worship, intelligent learning and practical training designed to help lay servants know and do all they can for the Lord. By Jessica Brodie.

News September 29, 2020

Pastor offers solution to ‘dreaded combo’ of hearing aid, glasses, COVID mask

South Carolina United Methodist pastor the Rev. Murray Snow has figured out how to turn a frustration into a solution, and now he’s sharing it with others so they can find relief, too. By Jessica Brodie.

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One-day virtual AC to feature short schedule, key business

This month, South Carolina United Methodists will gather for a virtual Annual Conference—the first time lay and clergy members have not gathered in person as a body for their yearly business meeting. Health and safety concerns because of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the conference to shift to the all-virtual gathering, set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m.

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A ‘good news’ year

It’s been a hard year—but also a good year. Good, for light is being shined into racial problems and discrimination in important new ways. Good, for in spite of a pandemic, communities and families are coming together. Good, because churches are stepping up in new and innovative ways to help. By Jessica Brodie.