Greenwood District, SC United Methodist Church

06/03/2026

Have you and/or your church contributed yet to this mission project of this year's Annual Conference? It's not too late. got to https://ac.umcsc.org/ and click on the link for Rise Against Hunger. Individuals can contribute online. Churches should mail their contributions to Conference Treasurer, 4908 Colonial Dr., Columbia, SC 29203. Mark your checks for Rise Against Hunger

05/19/2026

Mental Health First Aid - Special Lay Servant Ministry Advanced Class

This class is open to all interested participants. You do not have to be a lay servant; however, any lay servant will receive a credit for an Advanced Lay Servant Ministries course.

Led by the Reverend Kathy Cinnamond, the class will meet on May 30 and June 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1005 College St., Newberry, SC 29108.

No pre-registration is required.

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Sunday, May 10, is Mother's Day.

May we remember our mothers, grandmothers, and all those dear ones who nurtured and cared for us like mothers.

05/07/2026

Miracle Sunday, May 17, is a one-time special offering to benefit The Endowment Fund for Theological Education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. The purpose of this endowment is to offer theological, seminary training to people in these three areas who do not have the ready access to seminary training available here in the United States.

Make a difference wherever you are by donating to this Endowment: https://www.endowftecc.org/donate

Remember our goal is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

04/28/2026

We are in the church season known as Eastertide; Sunday, May 3, is the 5th Sunday of Eastertide. This is the time the church celebrates Jesus' resurrection beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing to Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2026. This season highlights and celebrates the formation of the early Church. The liturgical color for this season is white, symbolizing purity, joy, and victory over death.

04/21/2026

Sending Forth Celebration will be Sunday, May 3, 4:00 p.m., at Main St. UMC in Greenwood. This is a time set aside to recognize those pastors moving to new appointments and to honor and say "thank you" to those pastors moving into retirement.

Worship begins at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary immediately followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.

Although this is the final clergy meeting of this Conference year, it is a time for families of the district clergy to meet, worship, and fellowship together.

R.S.V.P. to the District Office by Monday, April 27.

04/16/2026

Bishop Leonard Fairley invites South Carolina United Methodists to join him in this Annual Conference Mission Project. The "Rise Against Hunger" goal is to pack 125,000 meals on June 9 and raise enough money to make this mission possible. Give (now) and register (now) to volunteer (June 9) at bit.ly/RiseUMC

04/14/2026

Want to learn more about apportionment giving and how it connects us all. Check out the resources found here -

In The United Methodist Church, there always has been a central focus on working together, seeing resources as a way to connect all in ministry. The United Methodist Church was formed from a desire to witness to a broken world by using resources and helping the local church connect and see the power...