Welcome to Church of the Palms

Quick LInks

Worship
- Worship 5:30 p.m. Saturdays (live-streamed and in-person)
- Worship 8:30 a.m. Sundays (in-person)
- Worship 11 a.m. Sundays (live-streamed and in-person)

(Live-streaming at www.youtube.com/c/cotpsc

Masks and social distancing is not mandated
but will be honored and respected

Sign up for Palm Notes, our electronic newsletter

Donate safely onlive via VANCO

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

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Sisters!! meet July 6

The Sisters!! Wednesday morning Bible study with Pastor Pete will continue a study of the Book of Acts on Wednesday, July 6.  

The group meets from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Brothers! continue July 7

The weekly Thursday morning Brothers! Bible-study and Breakfast continues Thursday, July 7, at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The coffee will be ready by 7:30 a.m. for those eager to reconnect.

Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. followed our Bible study at 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.  The Brothers! are currently studying the Book of Nehemia as a continuation of the Book of Ezra.

Gospel of John Bible Study

Join Pastor Pete in a four week survey study of the Gospel of John, meeting Mondays August 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Different from the method used in Brothers! and Sisters!!, this Bible study will examine the significant role of this version of the Gospel and the unique perspectives on Jesus the Christ it provides.

This study will include participation by attendees with ample time for questions and discussions.

There will be an anonymous evaluation provided at the conclusion to supply feedback on this study.

Please let us know you are coming by using this SignUpGenius form.

Ukraine Relief

Our community is saddened and prayerful concerned for those affected by the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For those wishing to support the United Methodist Church’s humanitarian efforts, we encourage you to do so through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief.)

The Church Council has authorized a $10,000 contribution to this UMCOR relief.

Gifts through UMCOR provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries. Donations can be made in one of the following ways:

Online at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450

By toll-free telephone: 888-252-6174

By check with “Advance #982450-Ukraine” written on the memo line, either mailed and addressed to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068

The link to Church of the Palms’ VANCO online giving is here.
Go to “Missions Contributions”; to “Missions-UMCOR”, fill in donation amount and enter Advance 982450 in the blank box.

Church History Presentation

Save the date:
Church History Presentation
September 20 at 2 p.m.

Bluffton UMC (BUMC) History Committee has invited the Church of the Palms' congregation to a presentation of the Southern Beaufort County Methodist Church history which began in 1767 when the Carolina Assembly established the St. Luke's Parish. Details will be forthcoming, and sign ups will be available on SignUpGenius starting in July.

For more information contact Stanlee Way 309-337-5998, Dee Lehr 843-816-6775 or Sylvia Kauffman 843-705-5306.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

One of the many ministries offered at Church of the Palms is our Prayer Shawl Ministry.

We are looking for people that knit or crochet and are willing to knit or crochet prayer shawls and/or lap throws. This is a wonderful way to offer strength, comfort and support for anyone who may be experiencing health issues, loss of a loved one or any need they may have. The shawls or lap throws are prayed over by Pastor Pete before they are given out to those that need them.

There are a couple of patterns that might be helpful for this project if needed. Contact Dee Lehr if you are interested in helping with this very rewarding Ministry. (843-757-6775 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Thank you!

Support The Mercy Mission

Please continue to bring your canned and packaged food donations plus unopened toiletries to the containers in the narthex for The Mercy Mission Pantry, one of our Cornerstone Missions. Please remember food items need to be in bags or boxes.

Your support will help supply the food pantry in Hardeeville. The pantry collects items such as: cereal, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, dried beans, pasta sauce, small bags of rice, pork and beans, canned fruit and bottled water along with personal care items including individually wrapped toothbrushes and toothpaste. (No clothing is being accepted at this time.)

Special needs at this time: the thrift shop is in need of kitchenware, especially pots and pans.

Please contact Sylvia Kaufman for additional information: 843-705-5306.

Meals for our Church Members in Need

For many years, Church of the Palms parishioners have provided meals to our church members who hit the occasional bump-in-the road. It has been a while since we have updated this program, and with new energy stirring within our committees and new members coming aboard, now is the perfect time to get the word out that we have this great meal program available to our parishioners in need.

If you are in need of a meal, whether due to surgery, a sudden onset of illness, or another unexpected incident; or if you know someone who might be in need, please contact Cheryl Hurley: 843-705-7849 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. There are very few food restrictions, if any, that cannot be met.

If you would like to provide a meal for someone in need, please use this link for SignUpGenius or email or call Cheryl and provide your name, email address and phone number.

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!)