After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina Board of Trustees has selected the Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant as its new president and chief executive officer. He will officially take over the position June 1. PCSC ope

By Carl Redding Christmas is the day of celebrating the supernatural birth of Jesus Christ our Lord, the Son of God. Jesus’ birth was supernatural because of the Prophetic accuracy of the Bible. Jesus was born of a virgin. This was the fulfillment of the

The Chancel Choir will sing a mix of new and time-honored favorites at A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday at 4 p.m. The music ranges from energetic and rhythmic to serene and reflective. Included will be Ding Dong! Merrily on High by Mack Wi

St. Luke Lutheran Church will hold an open house Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Drop in to view and learn about the church’s historic Chrismon Tree and take a tour. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! St. Luke Lutheran Church is located at 1201 Ch

Kingdom Living Temple will host A Christmas Celebration Program Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. There will be songs, praise, and dancing. Gifts will be provided to one and all. Also, college scholarships will be awarded. Dinner will be served. Kingdom Living Temple is

Come hear the sounds of the season by First Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Handbell Choir Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The performance will take place in the church sanctuary. This free event is a First Presbyterian tradition rich with Christmas melodies from ar

Cooks for Christ will sponsor a chicken bog benefit for Richard “Ricky” Anderson of Florence Thursday at the West Florence Fire Station on Pine Needles Road in Florence. Anderson, 58, worked as a contractor for most of his adult like, but later in life di

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church invites the public to join them in celebrating the congregation’s 134th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker for the event will be Resident Bishop L. Jonathan Holston. Wesley Chapel United Metho

The legendary Chuck Wagon Gang will be performing at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Hartsville Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. The performance is free of charge, but there will be a love offering collected. Now, 80-odd years later, the Chuck Wagon Gang still thrills lo

Margaret and Bob Morgan and other members of the Camden Assembly of English Country Dancers will demonstrate historical dances and teach you how to dance them as well during a program on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Central United Methodist Church, No experience

The churches of the Florence Baptist Association and other area churches are sponsoring The BLISS Ball for children and adults with special needs on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Calvary Baptist Church. A ball for children up to age 15 years of age will be held fr

The United Methodist Women at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Florence will hold their 17th annual UMW BBQ Fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. You can dine in at the church, take out, or schedule

Central United Methodist Church will host a Women’s Empowerment Conference Saturday. The program is entitled, “Women of Faith Paving the Way.” The cost of conference is $20 per guest, which includes lunch. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by prais

The congregation of Central United Methodist Church had much to be thankful for this past Sunday. After eight weeks of being dislocated from its sanctuary while it underwent renovations, the congregation returned to find, among other things, freshly paint

Cooks for Christ will sponsor a chicken bog benefit for Chip Hatchell of Florence on Sept. 12 at the West Florence Fire Station on Pine Needles Road in Florence. Hatchell, 48, is recovering from brain surgeries that followed a stroke he suffered in Februa