“C” is for Clarendon County (607 square miles; 2020 population 33,415).By Walter Edgar

“D” is for Duke’s mayonnaise. Eugenia Duke mixed her first batch of mayonnaise in her Greenville home sometime in the early twentieth century.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Clark, Septima Poinsette (1898-1987). Educator, civil rights activist.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Claflin University. Responding to the urgent need to educate former enslaved persons, northern Methodists established Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina in 1869.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Clemson (Pickens County; 2020 population 17,780).By Walter Edgar

In this exploration of communion, Neville Jones reminds us of the profound significance behind this sacred practice. The breaking of bread and sharing of wine isn't just a ritual – it's a deeply meaningful act that connects us to the very heart of our faith. As we partake, we're looking back at Christ's sacrifice, recognising His presence with us n…

“H” is for Horry County (1,134 square miles; 2020 population 365,449.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Civil Rights Act (1964). The Civil Rights Act of 1964 addressed all spheres of public life--social, political, and economic.By Walter Edgar

“B” is for Board of Public Works. The national trend toward improving waterways and other public facilities led South Carolina to create the Board of Public Works in December 1819.By Walter Edgar

“B” is for BMW. BMW in Greer, SC, is the global producer for BMW X3, X4, X5, and X6 vehicles and coupes (and their variants) for more than 140 global markets.By Walter Edgar

“B” is for Bluffton Movement (1844). On July 31, 1844, under a large oak (the Secession Oak) in Bluffton SC, the first organized political movement with the express goal of South Carolina's independent secession from the United States was born.By Walter Edgar

“B” is for Bluffton (Beaufort County; 2020 population 28,230).By Walter Edgar

In this exploration of church membership, we're reminded of the profound mystery of Christ and His body - the Church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, we see how each of us is an integral part of this living organism. In a world that champions individualism, convenience, and materialism, we're called to a radically different way of life. The Church i…

“B” is for Blues. A powerful form of secular African American musical and cultural expression, blues developed in the South around the turn of the twentieth century.By Walter Edgar

“W” is for Winnsboro (Fairfield County; 2020 population 3,130).By Walter Edgar

"S” is for Simpsonville (Greenville County; 2020 population 25,272).By Walter Edgar

“S” is for Simons and Lapham. The Charleston architectural firm of Simons and Lapham was formed in 1920 by Albert Simons (1890-1980) and Samuel Lapham (1892 to 1972).By Walter Edgar

In the first part of our Easter series, we delve into the mystery of Christ and our connection to Him through the practice of baptism. Baptism isn't just a symbol; it's a declaration of our faith, a demonstration of our spiritual rebirth, and an identification with Jesus' death and resurrection. We're challenged to consider: what does it truly mean…

“S” is for Simons, Katherine Drayton Mayrant (1890-1969). Poet, novelist, playwright, historian.By Walter Edgar

“S” is for Simms, William Gilmore (1806-1870). Poet, historian, novelist.By Walter Edgar

“R “is for Rosemond, James R. (1820 to 1902). Clergyman. Recognized as one of The pioneers of the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina, James R. Rosemond was commonly referred to as Father Rosemond.By Walter Edgar

“P’ is for Pocotaligo, Battle of (October 22, 1862).By Walter Edgar

“P” is for plantations. In the seventeenth century the term “plantation,” which formerly referred to any colonial outpost, evolved to refer specifically to large agricultural estates whose land was farmed by a sizable number of workers, usually enslaved persons, for export crops.By Walter Edgar

In this exploration of Acts 12, we're confronted with the challenging question of God's fairness in answering prayers. We see James martyred while Peter is miraculously freed from prison. This stark contrast invites us to grapple with the mystery of God's ways and the different paths He chooses for His followers. Neville reminds us that God's plans…

“D” is for Dorn, William Jennings Bryan (1906-2005). Congressman.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Chattooga River. For most of its forty miles, the Chattooga forms the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for the Charleston Riot [1876]. As the crucial local, state, and national elections of 1876 approached, tensions between the races in South Carolina reached a boiling point.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Charleston Renaissance (ca. 1915-1940). The Charleston Renaissance was a multifaceted cultural renewal that took place in the years between World Wars I and II.By Walter Edgar

“B” is for Bishopville (Lee County; 2020 population 2,994).By Walter Edgar

Gift Day Sunday // Time to Build - Stephen Dawson // Ephesians 2:19-22 by EmmanuelBy Emmanuel

“P” is for Pinckney, Josephine Lyons Scott (1895-1957). Poet, novelist, civic leader.By Walter Edgar

“P” is for Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863). Legislator, congressman, editor.By Walter Edgar

“M” is for Miles, William Porcher [1822-1899]. Educator, congressman.By Walter Edgar

“M” is for Milburn, Frank Pierce [1868-1926]. Architect. A native of Kentucky, Milburn established a practice in Charlotte in 1896.By Walter Edgar

“M” is for Mignot, Louis Rémy (1831-1870). Painter. Some scholars have maintained that Louis Rémy Mignot “was arguably the most accomplished southern-born painter of his generation.”By Walter Edgar

“H” is for Hopsewee Plantation (Georgetown County)By Walter Edgar

“H” is for Hoppin' John. Hoppin' John is a pilaf made with beans and rice that The recipe came directly to America from West Africa.By Walter Edgar

In this exploration of Acts 11, we delve into the establishment of the church in Antioch and explore what it means to be the body of Christ. Matt reminds us that the heartbeat of the church is, and always must be, the proclamation of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Are we keeping Jesus at the centre of our faith and our church? The passage illust…

“G” is for Greenville County Museum of ArtBy Walter Edgar

“G” is for Greenville County (790 square miles; 2020 population 532,486).By Walter Edgar

“D” is for Dueling. Duels took place in South Carolina from colonial times until 1880, when the General Assembly officially outlawed the practice.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Citadel, The. The Citadel originated in 1822 as an arsenal and guard house.By Walter Edgar

In this exploration of Acts 10, Matt Simmonds challenges us to confront the barriers that divide and embrace the unifying power of the Gospel. The story of Peter and Cornelius reminds us that God shows no partiality - a revolutionary concept in a world marked by division. We see how the Holy Spirit breaks down walls between Jews and Gentiles, fores…

“C” is for Church of England. The first Church of England, or Anglican, house of worship in South Carolina was built in Charleston about 1681.By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Circular Congregational Church (Charleston)By Walter Edgar

“C “is for Church of the Nativity (Union)By Walter Edgar

“C” is for Church of the Cross (Bluffton)By Walter Edgar

In this message, Stephen Dawson explores the miraculous healings of Aeneas and Tabitha in Acts 9, reminding us that God's power to heal is still active today. We're challenged to examine our faith and expectations when it comes to divine intervention. The story emphasises how these miracles not only transformed individual lives but also led many to…

“C” is for Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC was a New Deal federal initiativeBy Walter Edgar

“C” is for Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. One of the seven largest African American denominations, the CME church was originally titled the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.By Walter Edgar