Epworth’s Family Resource Center (FRC) opens its doors on September 24th to help Midlands families build strength and resilience. The Center will focus on abuse and neglect prevention services, offering families vital support before challenges escalate. Located in Richland County at 1154 Sunnyside Drive, Columbia, Epworth’s Family Resource Center is designed to be a welcoming … Read more
Epworth President and CEO Beth Williams is pleased to announce the addition of two seasoned child and family service professionals to its leadership team: Kendra Faile as Chief Operating Officer and Lauren Tinman as Chief Strategy Officer. Their expertise will enhance Epworth’s mission of serving South Carolina’s children with compassion and innovation. Kendra Faile, Chief … Read more
It’s that time of year again to request your Annual Work Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Work Day Offering will be Sunday, September 10th. Thank you in advance for intentionally promoting this vital and effective ministry to your congregation. Remember Epworth is NOT an apportioned item. On behalf of the children who call Epworth home, I thank … Read more
It’s that time of year again to request your Annual Mother’s Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering will be Sunday, May 12th. This Sunday has been designated as a time to promote children’s ministry, and to take a special offering for God’s work through Epworth. Thank you in advance for intentionally promoting this … Read more
Epworth Children’s Home announced today that the Board of Trustees has selected Epworth’s current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Beth Williams, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. An experienced leader with over 25 years of service in the child welfare industry, Williams will succeed Reverend John E. Holler and assume … Read more
One hundred and twenty-five (125) years ago on January 20th, 1896 the first two children came to live at Epworth Orphanage from Lynchburg, South Carolina. They arrived by train and lived in the only house on the campus, along with the superintendent, his family, other “orphans” as they were admitted, and the helpers as they … Read more
Epworth is pleased to announce that Reverend Kenneth Middleton has joined us as Chaplain as of December 2020! Reverend Middleton comes to Epworth with a wealth of knowledge and experience working with youth. Reverend Kenneth Middleton serves as the Pastor of Bluff Road United Methodist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. He was appointed to this … Read more
Epworth Children’s Home will provide intensive, in-home services to Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry families with children at risk of being placed in state-funded care, thanks to a grant from the South Carolina Department of Social Services. DSS selected Epworth as the recipient of the HOMEBUILDERS® Capacity Building Grant, through which the department partners with local … Read more
The Annual Epworth Work Day Offering will be Sunday, September 13th in every South Carolina United Methodist Church.
We in the Epworth community wish to express our thanks to all who have called with expressions of support and with questions about what needs our residents may have at this time. The response from the community has been most heartwarming and we are truly thankful for the donations of goods and financial aid. We … Read more
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