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Church of the Palms at RED Status

Church of the Palms is now at a RED status in response to the latest directives from the Governor and leaders.

This means all non-essential, and outside gatherings will be halted effective Monday, May 1

Affected groups include:

- Sisters!! and Sister Too!! Bible Studies
- Brothers! and Brothers!! Bible Studies
- Sunday Spiritual Formation classes
- Handbells
- Adult Chancel Choir
- Koinonia Kap Sewing
- Boy Scouts
- Lowcountry Jazz Band
- Lowcountry Youth Wind Symphony
- AA
- Ministries committees

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.

As always, each person should be his/her own best advocate when it comes to personal risk and health. We will continue to monitor the current situation closely providing appropriate updates as they become available. 

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

Virtual Palm Saturday / Sunday Worship

Virtual Palm Saturday / Sunday
Matthew 21:1-11
"Who Is This?"
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer

Virtual Contemporary Style Worship 
the "Gathering" Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classic Style Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.
(all services live-streamed on Youtube)

Virtual Maundy Thursday Worship

Virtual Maundy Thursday
7 p.m. via Youtube
John 13:1-17, 13:31-35
"Love One Another"
Pete Berntson, Proclaime

(Live-streamed on Youtube)

Virtual Good Friday Worship

Virtual Good Friday
Tenebrae Service
7 p.m. via Youtube

(Live-streamed on Youtube)

Virtual Easter Saturday / Sunday Worship

Virtual Easter Weekend

Virtual Easter Weekend
Matthew 28:1-10
"Don't Be Afraid!"
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer

Saturday Gathering, April 11, at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, at 11 a.m.

(Both live-streamed on Youtube)

Connect During COVID-19 via Youtube

Stay connected even when the COVID-19 prevents you from attending in person.

All services in the Sanctuary are live-streamed via the Church of the Palms YouTube Channel and also may be watched after the event.

Subscribe to help make this channel more visible to others.

The Church of the Palms Youtube Channel may be accessed via this link.

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.

Electronic Giving Available

Join the people who have found electronic giving to be convenient, safe, and easy.  

Church of the Palms utilizes VANCO, a trusted and provided service provider endorsed by the UMC General Commission on Finance and Administration.

An authorization form and a “Frequently Asked Questions” flyer are available from the church office. You may also visit the donation page on our website at www.palmsumc.org/giveonline where you can create your account to start giving online.