Welcome to SUMC
Together, we can open hearts, open minds, and open doors
Springtown United Methodist Church (SUMC) aims to take a different approach in reaching out and helping people along the journey. We stress cultural relevancy and utilize all medias and means to communicate the church message. It’s very important to believe that you’re the one.
WELCOME TO SUMC
Together, we can open hearts, open minds, and open doors
Springtown United Methodist Church (SUMC) aims to take a different approach in reaching out and helping people along the journey. We stress cultural relevancy and utilize all medias and means to communicate the church message. It’s very important to believe that you’re the one.
Our Mission
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
Our Philosophy is to “seek ye first the kingdom… while preparing ourselves for the return of Christ”.
Our History
The history of SUMC had its early beginnings in 1866. The original location was by a spring which was known as “Big Spring.” The first church was made of bushes, and logs were laid in a circular manner for seats. Thus. the name Bush Arbor was given to the first church.
Families came from all parts of the community to worship under the Bush Arbor Church and to hear Reverend Carolina Rivers, the first pastor.
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.
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 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.
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.
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Sunday School
Call 978-990-5000. Then use the access code 287514#
- Telephone Sunday School: Sundays from 8:00 am to 8:45 am
- Telephone Worship Services: 9:00 am – 9:45 am (use number and code above)
- Devotional Singing: Sundays from 9:50 am to 10:00 am
- In-Person Worship Services: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Lord’s Supper – Holy Communion: 1st Sundays
- Children – Youth – Teen Worship: 4th Sundays
(If you can’t attend in person, “use number and code above”)
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
Sunday School
Call 978-990-5000. Then use the access code 287514#
- In-Person Worship Services: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Telephone Worship Services: 9:00 am – 9:45 am (use number and code above)
- Telephone Sunday School: Sundays from 8:00 am to 8:45 am
- Devotional Singing: Sundays from 9:50 am to 10:00 am
- Lord’s Supper – Holy Communion: 1st Sundays
- Children – Youth – Teen Worship: 4th Sundays
(If you can’t attend in person, “use number and code above”)
Want to purchase our Planning Calendar? Please call Sis. Lucille Simmons. Only $10.