The Rev. Millie Nelson Smith is South Carolina’s new director of Connectional Ministries.
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Spartanburg District holds ‘Celebration of Education’ with prayer, support
The Spartanburg District hosted a Celebration of Education on Sunday, Aug. 9, at the seven school district offices in Spartanburg County. The groups met in the parking lot of each office, practiced safe distancing, wore masks and prayed for teachers, students, administrators, support staff and volunteers. By Rev. Walter Cantwell.
Read MoreUMVIM team repairs home in midst of pandemic
The week of July 20, following strict COVID-19 protocols including wearing masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing, a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission work team was able to complete the needed repairs on the home of a mother and her three children damaged in the April 12 EF-3 tornado.
Read MoreWARMahatchie: Grace UMC works on several home repairs this summer
Grace UMC offered what they called WARMahatchie 2020. This mission was a joint ministry between the youth of Grace, their WARM (Winterization and Repair Ministry) project volunteers, the United Methodist Men, local church Salkehatchie volunteers, the church’s Missions Committee, The United Way and Grace’s local leadership.
Read MoreS.C.’s Hudson included in Discipleship Ministries’ RE-Launch Part 2
South Carolina elder the Rev. Wendy Hudson was among five church planters included in a United Methodist Church Discipleship Ministries Path 1 resource called RE-Launch.
Read MoreNo group health screening in 2020 for conference’s insured
Because of the pandemic, Wespath is steering all people directly to Quest Diagnostics facilities across the state to do their health screenings individually. By Jessica Brodie.
Read MoreVirtual AC is the right move
Will there be issues? Sure. Nothing is ever perfect. But 2020 has turned out to be an unorthodox year that has required a great deal of flexibility on the part of everyone. Holding Annual Conference online will enable us to move forward and do what is necessary. An editorial by Jessica Brodie.
Read MoreAre we there yet?
“Are we there yet?” Most folks have heard this question while traveling. The GPS even counts down the miles and minutes that remain until you arrive at your destination. The driver points out landmarks for passengers to look for along the route. These checkpoints create digestible lengths of time for milestones reached until the trip is complete. A column for the Advocate by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.
Read MoreCan’t stop VBS: Churches figure out new ways to hold Bible school during pandemic
By Jessica Brodie. While the pandemic has caused most churches to host virtual vacation Bible schools this summer, some churches have figured out creative ways to do a safe in-person VBS.
Read MorePandemic postpones Annual Conference—again
By Jessica Brodie. Escalating cases of COVID-19 in this state have prompted United Methodist leaders to call off a one-day session of the 2020 South Carolina Annual Conference.
Read MoreApportionments dip, but financial leaders optimistic
By Jessica Brodie. Apportionment giving is down in South Carolina—but not nearly as down as it could be. As of June 30, United Methodist churches in South Carolina have given $5.1 million, or 29.2 percent, of the conference’s $17.6 million budget.
Read MoreRising COVID cases again prompt 2020 South Carolina Annual Conference to be postponed
Escalating cases of COVID-19 in this state have prompted United Methodist leaders to call off the one-day session of the 2020 South Carolina Annual Conference. The news of the postponement…
Read MoreUPDATED: NOW POSTPONED – Annual Conference to be one-day gathering Aug. 1
After a delay prompted by COVID-19 public health concerns, Annual Conference organizers have released the date for this year’s Annual Conference. Now a one-day event limited to Annual Conference members and essential conference staff and volunteers, organizers have designated Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, as the date for the 2020 South Carolina Annual Conference session.
Read MoreSouth Carolina United Methodist churches reopen—or not
By Jessica Brodie. After months shuttered because of coronavirus, South Carolina United Methodist churches got the green-light to resume in-person worship last month. Some chose to resume June 14, the date churches were authorized to begin holding in-person worship gatherings, while some chose later dates, and some still remain entirely virtual. Still others are forgoing indoor worship to hold outdoor-only services in church parking lots or nearby parks, citing safety reasons.
Read MoreOne more year: General, jurisdictional conferences and bishop’s tenure postponed to 2021
By Jessica Brodie. Everything slated for 2020 in the UMC now appears to be pushed to 2021.
Read MoreEpworth ‘overwhelmed with love’ after electrical fire destroys building
By Jessica Brodie. Flames might have demolished an Epworth Children’s Home building, but an outpouring of love, support and generosity is soothing the burn.
Read MoreUMs march for racial justice in Interfaith Peace Walk
By Jessica Brodie. United Methodists were among hundreds who marched in downtown Columbia June 20 in an Interfaith Peace Walk for racial justice and reconciliation.
Read MorePandemic jumpstarts new contemporary service, social media boom for Brookland UMC
By Jessica Brodie. COVID-19 slowed down ministry efforts in many local churches across the nation. But at Brookland United Methodist Church, it served as a jumpstart for a brand-new alternative contemporary service.
Read MoreRecover, Restore, Retreat webinar launching for African-American clergy
African-American clergy in the Carolinas will get an opportunity for respite through a new webinar designed to address stress and self-care in the face of the racial disparities and other injustices arising during the pandemic.
Read MoreSeven UMCs in state listed as those affirming WCA statements
At least seven United Methodist churches in South Carolina are included on a list recently released by the Wesleyan Covenant Association of congregations that affirm the group’s statements on biblical authority, faith and moral principles.
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