You may be wondering what the South Carolina Annual Conference is all about. Check out key takeaways from some of the clergy and laity from Grace UMC below. You can also learn more about what happened at Annual Conference at the SC UMC website.
We are all seeds of possibility but for the seed to produce fruit it must be planted in the ground and hence die to self. Are we willing to die to self to see the fruit?
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." John 12:24 ESV
- Pastor Ashley
The United Methodist Church is alive—God has planted in us the seed of hope, and together, as laypeople and clergy, we are called to cultivate it in our church and community. What we plant, we will harvest—because God is at work.
-Janet Waters
I loved the 9:00 worship services. What a great way to get the day started!
-Christy Jones
Pastor Patrick Taylor became a licensed local pastor with the UMC, transferring in from the Church of the Nazarene.
Amber Forrest (Director of Adult Ministries & Communications) served as acolyte for the opening worship service.
South Carolina's new bishop, Bishop Leonard Fairley, preached several invigorating services!
Grace's delegation of laypersons sat together during Conference as they voted on resolutions and amendments.
No matter the obstacles in the way, never lose hope or faith. You have to keep planting seeds of hope.
-Ricky Waters
My takeaways:
-Lark Jones
The highlight for me at Annual Conference is catching up with clergy colleagues and lay people whom I've known for many years - some since they were children! In fact, Grace's former associate, Tyler Strange, was baptized as a baby at a UM church I was attending in college!
-Pastor Cathy
Trinity Sunday - June 15, 2025
Romans 5 reminds us that the peace, grace, and hope we have through Jesus enable us to endure all circumstances. We are trtrust in God's love poured out tousting in God's love poured into us through the Holy Spirit.
Prepare for worship by reading this week's Scripture passages: Psalm 8:1-9 and Romans 5:1-5
Worship Services
Special Event: Father's Day
Prayer Concerns as of Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Hospitals
Continuing Treatment
Asbury Building Front Doors
Due to work being done on the large wooden doors at the main entrance of the Asbury Building, we are not currently able to allow people to enter or exit the building there. If you need access to the Asbury Building, please go to either side door (at the parking lot CDC entrance or at the breezeway entrance between the Sanctuary and Asbury Buildings).
If you do not have a key to these doors, please call 803-279-7525 for access!
Women of Grace Get Their Hands Dirty
On Saturday, June 7th, the Women of Grace hosted a Pollinator Planter Party. This fun event was attended by a great mixture of ladies of all ages!
Sign Up for Realm and Download the Realm Connect App
Realm Connect is our church app and communication platform, designed to make it easy for you to connect with our church community and get involved. It's kind of like Instagram or Facebook, but private to our church, so instead of seeing a bunch of ads and noise, you'll only see things that you care about.
Through the Realm Connect mobile app or website, you can do things like message other members, connect with a group, give online, RSVP for events, and more.
Go to onrealm.org/GotGraceUMC, select "sign up," and enter your information. Within 24-72 hours, you will receive an email with a link to create your account.
You can always use the Realm Connect website to access your account, but we also recommend downloading the Realm Connect app so that you'll always have access to your church community at your fingertips. The free app is available for download in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Piano Player Needed for Sunday School Class
The Cokesbury Sunday School Class is in need of a piano player at the start of the Sunday School hour to accompany their class in singing a few hymns. This is a long-standing tradition for the Cokesbury Class that they would like to continue while their regular piano player is not able to be in attendance.
Please contact Susan Waller, Cokesbury Class President, for more information.
VBS Volunteer Snack Donation Needs
Contact
Yolanda McCabe for donation drop-off locations.
Meals for Family Promise
Family Promise is a local organization that empowers homeless and low-income families to achieve sustainable independence through community response. Grace supports Family Promise by providing dinners for one week each year. We need volunteers to help with dinners the week of June 8 - 14. Please contact Kay Poss to claim your day.
Rise Up with "The Chosen" Season 4 (starting Thursday, May 29 @ 6:30PM)
Our Summer Series is back! Join Adult Ministries in the Asbury Chapel on Thursday evenings throughout the summer to watch an episode of Season 4 of the acclaimed show, "The Chosen." Get ready for some great discussions! Email Amber Forrest to be added to the email/reminder group.
A guest facilitator is needed for the June 12th gathering. Please contact Amber Forrest for more information.
Bolivia Exhibit in History Room
We are getting closer to the Bolivia Medical Mission Trip in July. Now is a perfect time to check out the Bolivia exhibit in the Wesley Center History Room and learn more about Grace UMC's history of being the hands and feet of Jesus alongside the Bolivian people.
"Pentecost People" Devotional Series
Be transformed by the Holy Spirit through this 8-week devotional series created by the United Methodist Council of Bishops.
We long for the spiritual renewal of the church, a new Pentecost: the transforming presence of the Spirit of God amongst us in a new way. We desire to rediscover what it means to be Pentecost People – people healed and transformed by the presence of the Holy Spirit, sharing in the death and resurrection of Christ, living in dynamic, welcoming communities, empowered to bear witness in example, deeds, and word to God’s reign of love in the world.
This eight-week program is designed as a resource for the church to learn what it means to be people waiting for a new Pentecost.
Check out our new Giving webpage!
As we begin migrating to Realm Giving, we have made a big change to our Giving webpage. You can now learn about all the different ways you can give, set up a pledge for the remaining 2025 fiscal year, and give directly to the General Budget or various other areas. Stop by and check it out!
Revenues through June 8
Month to Date - $66,619
Year to Date - $533,198
