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SC Advocate Healing in the church: Free clinic helps people in…

WebThey are talking seriously with one UMC in the Orangeburg District now, and they welcome the opportunity to talk with many others. For more information about the …

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Bishop dedicates new medical clinic in Guatemala led by…

WebBy Jessica Brodie QUETZALTENANGO, Guatemala—A medical mission and clinic built from the ground up in northwestern Guatemala has been officially …

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SC Advocate Epworth opens new Upstate counseling center to …

WebEpworth has opened an Upstate counseling center to help address a critical South Carolina-wide shortage of affordable community-based mental health care …

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SC Advocate Shepherd’s Fund helps retired clergy with medical…

WebMcAleer said that in 2023, The Shepherd’s Fund was able to give out 883 grants totaling just less than $8.5 million in care. Their goal for 2024 is 1,000 grants, …

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SC Advocate New health plans on the horizon

WebUMCSC to offer array of consumer-choice insurance plans in 2018 By Jessica Brodie United Methodist pastors and lay employees have a big change on the …

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SC Advocate AC2023 to return in-person

WebSouth Carolina Resident Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, who will preside at AC2023, said he and other conference leaders look forward with hopeful anticipation to …

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SC Advocate Being Jesus to the mentally ill

WebAugust 24, 2018. By Jessica Brodie. SUMTER—In his time on earth, Jesus ministered not only to the sick and the sinful, but also to those tormented by mental calamities. Now, as …

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SC Advocate ‘When we know better, we do better’

WebThe nurses, along with health-care advocate the Rev. Annie Sistrunk, sprang into action, developing guidelines in tandem with the Centers for Disease Control …

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SC Advocate UMC seminars teach first aid for mental health

WebApril 25, 2022. By Jessica Brodie. Seeking a way to address a gap in mental health care and mitigate a steady decline in mental and emotional health, Wespath offered a two …

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SC Advocate S.C. helps eye-care mission in Guatemala

WebApril 27, 2021. QUETZALTENANGO, Guatemala—About 350 Guatemalan men and women can see more clearly now thanks to the efforts of a United Methodist medical mission …

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A beacon of hope: Anderson mental health conference

WebWhen it comes to mental health, the church has a job to do—and it’s a job the church is uniquely positioned to fulfill. That was the key message from a district-wide …

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Postpartum in a pandemic: Two new-mom pastors share…

WebOctober 27, 2020. Having a baby can be challenging in typical times. But for two South Carolina United Methodist pastors with newborns in the midst of a pandemic, those …

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SC Advocate The Echo Life

WebUM pastor, others start health-spirituality blog to encourage wholeness By Jessica Connor. How can we actually take care of these bodies that we say are a gift …

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SC Advocate Clergy retirees to get private marketplace option for…

WebBy Jessica Brodie Retired pastors will get a little more choice when it comes to healthcare benefits next year. That’s the word from the Rev. David Anderson, pensions and health …

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UMCOR starts new ‘menstrual hygiene kits’ initiative

WebThe United Methodist Committee on Relief and Church World Service have launched a new joint menstrual hygiene kit initiative to provide essential health and …

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SC Advocate UPDATED: NOW POSTPONED

WebAfter a delay prompted by COVID-19 public health concerns, Annual Conference organizers have released the date for this year’s Annual Conference. Now a …

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Gadson among leaders for Hinton’s Rural Clergy Renewal Retreat

WebThe cost is $395 for individual clergy and $600 for clergy and spouse; this includes two nights lodging. Those who desire a longer renewal stay may add a night …

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UMCSC doctor inaugurated as new president of the AMA

WebUMCSC doctor inaugurated as new president of the AMA. July 29, 2021. Gerald E. Harmon, a family medicine physician from Pawleys Island, was sworn in June …

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Benefit concert to celebrate S.C. Imagine No Malaria efforts

WebApril 25, 2016. By Jessica Brodie. FLORENCE—A big-name benefit concert will not only celebrate South Carolina’s efforts to eradicate malaria but also help raise final funds for …

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