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Better together
New Florence districtwide effort brings together youth in The Connection. By Jessica Brodie.
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Belonging to God
Youth Revolution draws 900 to Columbia for three days of worship, learning. By Jessica Brodie.
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Jeremiah Teams continue work, offer initial reports
Four Jeremiah Teams—formed to help the South Carolina Conference envision a future in which local United Methodist churches not only survive but thrive—are up and running after beginning their work in January and February. By Dan O’Mara.
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Come and see
Sometimes, it’s necessary to give our time, our fully present selves, to really understand the messages we need to hear. By Jessica Brodie.
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Holes in the darkness
We need not be afraid of the wilderness of Lent because we do not journey without a light to guide us. By Bishop Leonard E. Fairley.
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Milestone reflections
Together, we can bring about change that unites us as one in Christ. By Jessica Brodie.
The Advocate Press Resources & Books
Raise Your Ebenezer
From Dr. Ted Goshorn comes this compelling field guide for what it means to cultivate hope, resilience, and authenticity through the most difficult seasons of life.
Recollections
Roger Gramling shares his memoir of a life serving the church—a ministry that brought him into close contact with unusual, extraordinary individuals who helped shape the denomination in remarkable ways.
From the Vault
Here, archivist Dr. Phillip Stone invites you into the fascinating world of the people, places, and institutions that make up the great history of South Carolina United Methodism.