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Statement from Bishop LaTrelle Easterling: May 23, 2017
Posted by Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling on

Once again, I am combing Scripture for another passage I can use to address a senseless death. Once again, I am trying to come to grips with the hatred that leads to the death of another innocent human being. Once again, I am wiping my tears and the tears of those who grieve and mourn these...

Vandals strike Locust UMC in Columbia
Posted by Erik Alsgaard on

During the overnight hours of Friday, May 19, someone spray painted “666” on the church sign of Locust UMC in Columbia. A person jogging by just after daylight saw the satanic symbol and alerted the church’s pastor, the Rev. Jane Wood.

Twins Follow Mom into Ministry
Posted by Guest Author on

The Rev. Johnsie Cogman is an educator turned pastor who believes that Sunday school is just as important as secondary education when it comes to helping tomorrow’s leaders recognize their spiritual gifts. Cogman’s 23-year-old sons are following in their mother's footsteps toward serving The...