South Carolina United Methodist Advocate

South Carolina United Methodist Advocate The Advocate is a print and online newspaper ministry committed to journalistic excellence and shining the light of Christ throughout South Carolina.

Page for the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate, the newspaper connecting United Methodists and others in South Carolina. In existence since 1837, the Advocate is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Methodism. It has won 94 journalism excellence awards since 2010. Editor Jessica Brodie; Assistant Editor Allison Trussell.

06/25/2026

After a visioning retreat, Trinity UMC, Aiken, is discerning two concrete next steps: offering English language training for immigrants, and exploring membership in the Reconciling Ministries Network.

06/24/2026

Dr Clayton Childers has written a drama bringing to life the ordination of women in the UMC.

In 1956, the Methodist General Conference voted to grant women full clergy rights — recognizing the Spirit's call on women to preach, teach, lead, and serve.

But the path to that vote was anything but simple.

Now, South Carolina elder the Rev. Dr. Clayton Childers has brought that moment back to life — writing a drama drawn directly from the 1956 General Conference minutes.

06/23/2026

Safe Space at Hartsville Cooperative Parish in South Carolina creates room for honest questions and authentic faith.

06/22/2026

South Carolina United Methodists engaged in two mission projects during annual conference.

06/18/2026

South Carolina United Methodists made their voices heard at annual conference 2026. The body overwhelmingly passed a resolution protecting voting rights, democratic participation, and equal representation.

06/17/2026

Here is what happened at South Carolina’s United Methodist annual conference this year.

06/16/2026

The Advocate has made a bulletin insert so your church can learn more easily about what happened at South Carolina’s annual conference!

Prayers are needed as the Advocate goes to press today on the July/Annual Conference edition. Thank you!
06/12/2026

Prayers are needed as the Advocate goes to press today on the July/Annual Conference edition. Thank you!

Sometimes it feels like God is silent. But he’s not, is he? All day long, in every moment, he’s speaking to us. An edito...
06/11/2026

Sometimes it feels like God is silent. But he’s not, is he? All day long, in every moment, he’s speaking to us. An editorial by Advocate Editor Jessica Brodie.

https://go.advocatesc.org/editorial-june2026

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