Greenwood District, SC United Methodist Church

09/03/2026

08/13/2026

Greenwood District Set-up Meeting this evening.

08/11/2026

Join in and get answers before you begin working on your charge conference reports.

Need the link to the ZOOM training? Check your email!

07/22/2026

It's the beginning of a new school year! New schools, maybe. New friends. New teachers. New routines. And, of course, new backpacks.

But these new backpacks are not the only ones our children wear or carry. Every child has an invisible backpack that holds things like self-esteem, a feeling of being loved, of being appreciated, of being valued, good feelings. Just like keeping that physical backpack well stocked, we have the responsibility of keeping that invisible backpack well stocked. It should be fully loaded with good things every morning before a child walks out the front door.

All day long children will encounter people (teachers, friends, family members, strangers) who may take things out of that invisible backpack by using harsh words, demeaning words, being a bully, name-calling. By the time a child returns hone that backpack may be empty. Sadly, some children never really have a full backpack at any time.

So, every time you see a child (infant through college-age) think about that invisible backpack. Now think about what you can do individually, or as part of a faith organization, social organization, community organization, to fill that backpack with things to support and uplift that child. You never know what positive impact filling that invisible backpack could have on a child.

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.

05/10/2026

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.