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20 years of Africa University

20 years of Africa University

It began as a dream some said would never come to fruition. Now, on the eve of its 20th birthday, Africa University serves as the foundation of United Methodist higher education on the continent of Africa. And it is thanks in part to the significant role South Carolina United Methodists have played in the university’s development. Read more...
84 percent

84 percent

It’s official: United Methodist churches paid 84 percent of apportionments for 2011. That percentage is 1 percent higher than the 83 percent paid la...
A 'different' church – Waters Edge

A 'different' church – Waters Edge

Deep in the Lowcountry, nestled in a quiet riverfront town in the heart of the Sea Islands, a different kind of church began to worship five years a...
Praying for the immigrant

Praying for the immigrant

Led by bishops of four major denominations in the state, a crowd of advocates gathered outside the federal courthouse in Charleston Dec. 19 for an i...
Unconditional love

Unconditional love

This Valentine’s Day, a group of couples in the Florence District is embracing a way to fire up – and fireproof – their love life. ...
Courageous love

Courageous love

This month, the Advocate is wholeheartedly applauding the bishops of four major denominations in this state for their bold move in the name of love.
 

Project WARM at Wightman UMC

Members of Wightman UMC, Prosperity, engaged in local mission Dec. 28-29 for their annual WARM Project blitz. Volunteers repaired more than 25 homes thanks to donations received on Christmas Eve.
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Youth Surge into Missions this summer at Lake Junaluska

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In the midst of winter ski youth events known as INFUSE, Ministries with Young People (MYP) at Lake Junaluska is preparing for its summer programming, SURGE into Missions.  Incorporating mission experiences with dynamic worship in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina, youth will want to SURGE into Missions to make a difference in the lives of others.

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