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Our Misssion
Our mission is to be a church that empowers God’s people “to serve the present age …for the building of God’s Kingdom”.
Our Goal
Our goal is to develop a mission/ministry that will address the spiritual, physical, social, and economic demands and needs of its members and the community.
Our Philosophy
The phrase "seek ye first the kingdom... while preparing ourselves for the return of Christ" is the foundation of our ethical system.
Our History
History of SUMC began in 1866. Originally, it was near “Big Spring.” First church was formed of bushes, with circular log benches. The original church was named Bush Arbor.
Meet Our Lead Pastor
Dr. Norman A. Brown was Ordained a Deacon in the A.M.E.C. in 1977 and licensed to preach in the United Methodist Church in 1980. He was ordained a Probationary Deacon in 1982; and was ordained an Elder in Full Connection into the United Methodist Church of the South Carolina Conference in 1986.
Dr. Brown has served churches in North Orangeburg; Bennettsville; Seneca; Silver Hill in Spartanburg; St Paul in Camden; John Wesley in Greenville, and New Light in Orangeburg.
Service Times
Call 518.418.1178. No access code needed.
Telephone Sunday School:
Sundays from 8:00 am to 8:45 am
In-Person Worship Services:
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Telephone Worship Services:
9:00 am – 9:45 am (use number and code above)
Lord’s Supper – Holy Communion:
1st Sundays
In person Devotional Singing:
Sundays from 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Children – Youth – Teen Worship:
4th Sundays