Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.
(Contemporary Style)
Sunday School 10 - 10:45 a.m.
(Children/Youth/Adult)
Sunday Worship 8:30 / 11 a.m.
(Classic Style)
Crib Nursery & Childcare
Sat: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sun: 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Welcome to Church of the Palms
Welcome to the website of Church of the Palms, a part of the United Methodist Church, where we believe a life connected to God, and a life connected to one another, is the most meaningful life there is!
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
Suspension at Church of the Palms Continues
Church of the Palms continues at a RED status at least until August 7 in response to the latest directives from the Governor and leaders.
This means all non-essential, and outside gatherings will be halted. 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.
A four-phase plan to reset, restart, resume, and renew is in place. Phase 2 (limited small groups) will commence on August 7. In-person worship is not expected until Phase 3.
Your support, patience, and faith in a God of love and mercy are very much appreciated!
Opening for Part-time Accompanist
Part-time Pianist/Accompanist Job Description
Church of the Palms United Methodist (Okatie, SC) seeks a skilled pianist gifted in accompanying and passionate about leading worship to join the music ministry team.
The pianist/accompanist will play piano for congregational hymns and accompany the Chancel Choir during Sunday church services, as well as accompany the Choir for Thursday evening rehearsals.
This position reports to the Director of Music and is overseen by the Senior Pastor and Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
View the full job description and application process here.
Coming Sunday
Virtual Contemporary Style Worship
"The Gathering"
Saturdays, 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classic Style Worship
Sundays, 11 a.m.
(all services live-streamed on Youtube)
July 4 & July 5
“Lifting The Burden"
Psalm 45:10-17
Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer
July 11 & July 12
“What The World Needs Now - Prayer and Love”!"
Psalm 119:105-112
Matthew 5: 43-48
Matthew 6: 7-17
Larry Sanders, Guest Proclaimer
July 18 & July 19
"Facing the Challenge"
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer
July 25 & July 26
"Seeking and Finding"
Psalm 105:1-11
Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer
Contact Us!
1425 Okatie Highway
(Highway 170)
Okatie SC 29909
843-379-1888
M-Th 9-2 p.m.
Fri 9-noon
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Church of the Palms is pleased to announce the introduction of an electronic option for making regular offerings, making contributions to the capital campaign/building fund, paying for books, and other donations.
Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our electronic giving option, enabled by Vanco Payment Solutions, offers safety, security, and convenience for you and easier processing of funds for our church.
Vanco is endorsed by the General Council on Finance and Administration.