Latest Updates
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Pastoral Letter in Light of the Tragic Events in Ukraine
As your Bishop, I encourage you to read these words with your hearts and join in prayer for the people in Ukraine. Pray with the prophet Isaiah, “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nations shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they study war anymore.”… Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table Approves 2024 Budget and Sends to CFA for Approval
The Conference Connectional Table (CCT) met January 27th by Zoom to ready the 2024 budget proposal for presentation to the Council on Finance and Administration (CFA). After discussion, the total budget submitted for vote totaled $15,734,449, reflecting a $339,905 (2.21%) increase from the budget approved for 2023. Approved unanimously, the 2024 budget was moved to… Continue Reading→
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Joint UMC, BSA Meeting Offers Clarification and Information
On February 17, Bishop John Schol, chair of the UMC / Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Leadership Team, and Roger Mosby, Chief Scout Executive for BSA, led an information session for BSA leadership, Scouting representatives from annual conferences, and denominational leadership. The webinar was to help clarify the differences between rechartering and membership renewal for… Continue Reading→
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Church Court Says GC2020 Delay Resets Deadlines
By Heather HahnFeb. 22, 2022 | UM News The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled that any postponement of General Conference resets the submission deadlines for proposed legislation. The Judicial Council ruling comes as the Commission on the General Conference is considering whether the international lawmaking assembly — already twice postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic… Continue Reading→
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Helping to Pave the Way
The Reverend Joseph Benjamin Bethea was born in Dillon, SC on September 9, 1932. He was the son of a Methodist Minister, the Rev. Rufus Emory and Ella Johnson Bethea. He graduated from Claflin College in 1953 and Gammon Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in 1956. He did further study at Union Seminary in Richmond… Continue Reading→
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COVID-19 Update for February 22, 2022
As part of their ongoing work in helping churches and communities navigate COVID-19 challenges, our Conference Health Team and other Conference leadership met once again with Dr. Wes Wallace for an update. Below is a video from Rev. Lindsay Collins, Health Team chair, sharing some of the information from that meeting. In her video, Rev.… Continue Reading→