UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Explore ALPHA
We are offering opportunities for pastors and laity interested in running Alpha Courses to explore Alpha with Margaret Cotton, the Executive Director of Alpha South Carolina.
Margaret has been the Executive Director for South Carolina since
2009. Prior to her work with Alpha, she had 30 years’ experience in the training and media fields. She had a training and consulting business for 7 years and then became involved in media, first as a sales person and then as a sales manager for various radio stations, newspapers and magazines.
Margaret’s primary role is to introduce, train and coach churches, prisons, campuses and organizations who want to run the Alpha Course, a non- denominational global ministry which encourages guests to explore the questions of life such as “ Does God heal today?”… “Why does God allow pain and suffering?”… and “Why and how should I share my faith?”
Across the United States, cities in every state are becoming more post-Christian –some at a faster rate than others. Young people are leaving the church in great numbers. There is a growing need for a tool like Alpha. According to the Barna Research Institute, about 50% of Alpha participants make a first time commitment or recommitment to Christ. “Alpha has impacted our church culture by bring evangelism back to the forefront of what we do.” (Jon Tyson, Trinity Grace Church)
Margaret works as a missionary and raises 100% of her funding from individuals, foundations and churches in order to do the work in South Carolina. This allows her to train and coach with no cost to the organizations.
Round the Fire - Registration is open!
We invite all of our Young Adults, both clergy and laity, to join us for a retreat weekend at Lake Junaluska November 7th - 9th.
Get ready for worship, fellowship, powerful preaching, and practical breakout sessions! Join us as we seek God's face around the idea of "Calling"! Registration is now open!
Fall Gathering of the Lay Ministry School
Join us Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:30am to explore some of the Doctrine of the Global Methodist Church and Alpha (our evangelism project). Lunch is included and we'll conclude with worship and celebration by 3:30pm
Bishop Carolyn Moore of the Global Methodist Church will be leading a special one-session class, “Up Your Preaching Game.”
DATE: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TIME: 6:30–8:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Free & open to all who preach—or feel called to preach
Confirmation Retreat 2026
South Carolina Global Methodist Confirmation Retreat
March 6 - 8, 2026 | Gravatt Camp and Conference Center Cost $180
We’re thrilled to invite confirmands and their leaders from across the Global Methodist Church of South Carolina to our first-ever state-wide Confirmation Retreat! Held at the beautiful Gravatt Camp and Conference Center!
Designed for students of all ages and at any stage of their church’s confirmation journey - whether you’re just getting started in March or nearing the finish line - this retreat will provide a shared experience that deepens understanding, builds connection, and strengthens commitment. Together, we’ll explore what it means to say "yes" to Jesus Christ, to the Church, and to a lifetime of discipleship in the Global Methodist tradition.
Throughout the weekend, confirmands will:
Discover the deeper meaning behind our membership vows.
Reflect on faith as a journey, not a destination.
Learn how confirmation is not the end, but the beginning of a vibrant, Spirit-empowered life in Christ.
Engage in dynamic worship, large group teaching, small group discussions, games, small groups, FUN, and meaningful moments of community with other students from around the state.
This retreat is designed to complement your local confirmation process - not replace it. Whether your students are taking their first steps or preparing for Confirmation Sunday, this retreat will unify, inspire, and equip them to live boldly for Christ.
Details regarding pricing, speakers, and others will be released closer to the opening of registration in August.
Let’s come together to shape the next generation of Global Methodist disciples - grounded in grace, rooted in truth, and ready to carry the mission forward. We can’t wait to see your church there!