Welcome to Church of the Palms

Quick LInks during this COVID-19 Pandemic

Watch Live via Youtube Live-stream
- Worship 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
- Worship 11 a.m. Sundays

Sign up for Palm Notes, our electronic newsletter

Donate safely onlive via VANCO

Text / Call Pastor Pete -- 843-694-7447

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Suspension at Church of the Palms Continues

Church of the Palms has returned to an ORANGE status as part of Phase 2 of our four-phase rebound plan.

The increasing infection rate in Beaufort County has caused us to revert back to a more cautious state.

This means streaming capabilities will be used to share worship experiences. The Gathering service held each Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and the 11 a.m. service held on Sunday will be live-streamed on Youtube.  The Church of the Palms Youtube channel is at www.palmsumc.org/youtube.

Groups, such as Scouts, may meet outside provided social distancing is observed.  

LImited groups of less than 20 are allowed provided. social distancing and use of masks, as appropriate is observed.  Use of facility is only by requests received and approved in advance.

The entire plan matrix is available here.

Your support, patience, and faith in a God of love and mercy are very much appreciated!

Advent Study Starting

The Sunday morning class led by Larry Fullen and Harry Danforth will begin an Advent Study on Sunday, November 15, based on a book by Max Lucado, "Because of Bethlehem: Love is Born, Hope is Here."

To participate in this study via Zoom, contact Larry Fullen, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 813-205-4560.

The study will be broken into four sessions: God Has a Face; Worship Works Wonders, God Guides the Wise and Every Heart a Manger.

Parables Study/Advent Study via Zoom

The Sunday School class led by Richard Robertson will start a study, via Zoom, November 22 on the parables using the text "Short Stories By Jesus". On November 29, that study will be temporarily halted to start an Advent study using the text Light of the World. The parable study will start again on December 27.

Both texts are written by Amy-Jill Levine a Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and are supported by videos. Until we start in-person worship these classes will use ZOOM and will meet Sundays at 10 a.m.

If you have questions or would like to join the class please contact Richard Robertson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Empowered By Grace

The first 50+ Commitment Cards for 2021 have been received by mail, electronically, or physically dropped off at the church building. Thank YOU for being Church of the Palms -- God's outpost of love and grace in Okatie, South Carolina, and beyond!

Given the limited (and now suspended) in-person worship and the uncertainty we all face, we know it is more difficult and challenging to make a commitment. But the world needs the Church, empowered by grace, more than ever.

You may still make your commitment known by the resources on our website at https://www.palmsumc.org/resources/news/2021commitment .

There you will find an electronic form. You may also download and print a paper copy that will allow you to complete your statement of commitment and return it to the church office. The address is included there for your convenience.

In this season of Stewardship, each of us have the opportunity to commit our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness to God, through God's church -- Church of the Palms.

Support Church of the Palms via AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Church of the Palms every time you shop on Amazon, at no additional cost to you.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the eligible purchase price to Church of the Palms.

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select Church of the Palms (search using “Palms United Methodist Church”) to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

Download COTP Mobile App

Do you know that the Church of the Palms website automatically adjusts to fit the device on which it is being viewed? This means it works well with smartphones and tablets.

You can also place a COTP icon on the homepage of your iPhone that acts just like an app icon. A single tap of the new icon will launch Safari and take you right to the web page.

Here’s how:

1. Tap Safari to launch it
2. Go to www.palmsumc.org
3. Tap on the share button (box with arrow) at the bottom of the screen
4. Tap “Add to Home Screen” A sheet will appear that will allow you to change (or shorten) the name the website if you like. An icon for the website will also be provided
5. Tap Add. An icon for the webpage will be added to an open spot on your home screen.

(Watch for similar steps for Android smartphones!)