Spartanburg District

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We pray that everyone has a safe holiday weekend.

On this day, we pray especially for those working full time or part time and those who are in a season of looking for work.

Read below, A Blessing for Workers and All Seeking Work from The United Methodist Church:

Blessed are you, ever-creating God,
in your image, our lives are made;
in your glory, we offer all the work of our hearts and hands and minds.
Blessed are you, O God, now and forever!

Blessed are you whose work is repaid,
for by your work, and by the payment you receive
your lives and the lives of others around you and around the world are blessed.
We thank God for you day by day.

Blessed are you whose work is unpaid,
who offer what you can to enrich the lives of others,
through time, talents, skill, strength, and love.
We praise God for your generous labor!

Blessed are you who seek work but have not found it,
or whose work now is not yet what it may be
yet still you seek, that your gifts may be shared more fully.
We praise God for your diligent seeking and pray you may soon find!

Yours is the glory in their labors.
Yours be the glory in all our lives, in Jesus' name. Amen.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

🍅 One "yes" changed everything.

When 12-year-old Camden came to a yard sale at Messiah UMC in Lincolnton, he noticed the church's empty garden plots and asked if he could plant vegetables there. Church member Janet Reep Morgan said yes — and the long-overgrown "Deeper Down Garden" came back to life.

Camden cleared and tilled the plots himself, and now grows cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkins, asparagus and peppers. He mows around them, too — worried the lawn service would "mow over my maters!" 🌱

Messiah UMC isn't his home church, but they've given his family friendship and mentorship. Next year? Onions, berry bushes, and "an apple tree." 🍎

"Worship is taking what you believe, where you feel led, and being the hands and feet of Jesus — whether it is in an overgrown garden, in a patch of wildflowers, or in a sanctuary." — Janet Reep Morgan

Read the full story from Nancy Keziah, Creation Care WNCC 🔗 https://www.wnccumc.org/newsdetail/19971035

09/05/2026

"Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." 📖 Matthew 18:19-20

Jesus noted that heaven is enacted in the midst of community. When we connect with one another for mutual support, care, and accountability, we encounter a bit of God's desired connect for all people. We uplift one another.

Who do you find it agreeable to gather with in Jesus' name? Who is an important part of your faith community?

09/03/2026

The women of the Spartanburg District are invited to the annual meeting at Bethel United Methodist Church on Sept. 22.

RSVP by 9/15: Jan Fleming @ [email protected]

08/28/2026

Join us in prayer for those impacted by devastating flash flooding along the border of Nepal and Tibet today. We pray especially for the families and loved ones of those who have died or remain missing, and for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

As first responders assist survivors and search for the missing, UMCOR stands ready to support the response efforts of United Mission Nepal and other partners in the region.

To support our responses to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr

08/26/2026

Pastors and Laity, September is quickly approaching and you don't want to miss this...

The Office of Innovation & Strategy of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church invites you to join us for the LIFT Innovation Launch Pad, a three-day experience designed for future-ready pastors and laity of the United Methodist Church who are committed to reaching new people and making new disciples.

LIFT - Launching • Innovation • Fresh Expressions • Transformation.

Together, we’ll discover practical strategies for church revitalization, new church starts, Fresh Expressions, relaunches, and innovative ministry models that will help your church faithfully engage a changing world.

Featured Presenters
• Paul Nixon – Path 1
• Michael Beck – Fresh Expressions
• Olu Brown (via Zoom)

📅 September 1–3
📍 Journey Church – Columbia, SC
💲 Registration: $50

Included with Registration
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
• Practical ministry resources and tools
• Networking with innovative pastors from across the conference
• Opportunities for ongoing coaching and future training

If you believe God is calling the Church to think differently, lead courageously, and embrace new possibilities for ministry, this experience is for you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to LIFT your ministry and launch into the future. Space is limited. Register today!

umcsc.org/liftreg/

08/25/2026

It is with great joy and anticipation that we gather again for a meaningful time of fellowship, to worship, and spiritual renewal at our upcoming United Women in Faith event.

This year's event, A Day Apart, will be held at Silver Hill UMC, 778 John B White Sr Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29306. The date is Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Registration and a light breakfast will be from 8:00 am to 8:50 am. The opening will start at 9:00 am.
The event will conclude at 1:00 pm. The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, 2026.

For more information: Pamela Lewis 864-606-9272

08/22/2026

Last weekend, Hurricane Lala caused significant damage and destruction across Hawaii, destroying bridges, washing homes from their foundations, and cutting off entire communities on the Big Island.

While emergency crews and first responders work to restore power, reopen critical infrastructure, and assess the storm's toll, funds from UMCOR awarded to the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church are providing immediate relief and aid to those in need through debris removal, the distribution of supplies, and food and water provisions.

As the conference assesses long-term community needs, UMCOR stands ready to support their ongoing response efforts, especially as Hawaiians face a new tropical storm threat this weekend.

To support our U.S. relief and recovery efforts, give here: https://bit.ly/umcorusdr.