Who We Are

 In 1968, the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church established a new congregation in the rapidly growing area of northeast Columbia. The congregations became known as Windsor United Methodist Church. Windsor’s first service was held September 15, 1968, by its first minister Rev. Howard Bowles in the E.L. Wright middle school cafeteria. Tragically, before Rev. Bowles delivered his first sermon he succumbed to a stroke and a few days later passed away. Rev. Louis Fowke, of the Epworth Children’s Home was appointed interim pastor. On October 13, 1968, Windsor was formally charted as a church within the South Carolina Conference.  Rev. Ed Fowler, Jr., was appointed and under his leadership, in May 1970 ground was broken to build the original sanctuary, narthex and kitchen. The building was completed in 1971. By 1973, the church’s ministry had already outgrown the current space. Lacking in cash or credit, the people of Windsor built the classroom wing themselves.  Rev. Fowler served until 1976. Rev. Franklin Buie was appointed to Windsor in 1979, and during his tenure the altar was enlarged, and pews were acquired for the original sanctuary. When the Rev. Richard Allen was appointed, the church’s commitment to outreach missions grew and the congregation continued growing. By 1985 Windsor needed a larger sanctuary and additional classroom space. The SC Conference appointed a building committee. A new sanctuary was built and dedicated in 1989. On October 21, 2018, Windsor UMC celebrated its 50th Anniversary. 

10 a.m.  Worship Service
 

Windsor opens their doors to weekly worship on Sundays at 10:00 a. m. to praise God through Holy Scripture readings, music, sermons, affirmations, prayer and offerings. Dress attire is whatever is comfortable for you. We welcome you as you are. 

 Reverend Claire Van Den Berg 

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