Clergy

Tommy has been in ministry for over 30 years as an elder in the SC Conference of The United Methodist Church. He is married to Meg, an ordained Deacon in the SC Conference, who also works at CUMC. They have three adult children: Luke (Vanessa), Seth, and Lydia. Tommy graduated from The University of South Carolina and completed seminary at Candler School of Theology, Emory (MDIV). Tommy enjoys sports, fishing, hunting, watching movies, reading, carpentry, camping, traveling, working with his hands, playing guitar, writing songs, reading, good conversation, and being with his family. He is the Director of the Bishopville Salkehatchie Camp. Salkehatchie Summer Service has been an important part of his life since middle school. Previous pastoral appointments include Edisto-Charge (Orangeburg), Central UMC (Spartanburg), Tabernacle (Lancaster), Red Bank (Lexington), First UMC (Clover), and Grace (North Augusta).

Steve Simoneaux is the Director of the Clemson Wesley Foundation and Campus Minister for Clemson United Methodist Church. He previously served as Associate Pastor at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville, SC. Steve is a graduate of Clemson University and Candler School of Theology at Emory University (M.Div.). Steve's call to ministry has been influenced by his involvement in the Clemson Wesley Foundation as an undergraduate student at Clemson University.

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Administration

Anne Eldridge is the Church Administrator/Director of Communications at Clemson UMC. She previously worked for the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. Anne is a graduate of Clemson University and Berklee College of Music.

Our Financial Secretary, Terri Lee, works three days a week. She is married to David and they have three children and four grandchildren.

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Programs

Rev. Meg Wilkes is our Minister of Discipleship. An ordained Deacon in the SC Conference of The United Methodist Church, Meg coordinates our Youth Ministry and Adult Cell Groups for spiritual formation. She is a musician, a nature lover, a contemplative AND a people person, an advocate for the marginalized, and a lover of all things artistic and creative. Meg strives to invite God's reign on Earth as it is Heaven, where all are loved and choose to love others in the way of Christ.

Candice Bell is our Director of Children's Ministry. She graduated from Clemson University in 2002 with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Early Intervention. She managed the Esso Club for 20 years but now truly enjoys helping children succeed and lead active spiritual and physical lives.

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Alex Armstrong joined Clemson United Methodist Church as Director of Music Ministries in November 2021. Prior to his move to South Carolina, he served as Director of Music & Organist at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Guthrie, OK. He received degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Oklahoma, studying with Adam Pajan, John Schwandt, Robert Griffith, and Jason Keefer.

Christy Williamson is the Worship Leader for our modern worship service, the Vine. Christy is a lifelong musician and has over 15 years experience in building and leading worship teams. She is the owner of InTune Rhythm where she offers holistic music coaching & experiences that focus on the mind, body, and spirit through guitar, ukulele, voice, songwriting, performance, and sound meditation. She lives in Pendleton with her husband, two amazing children and a house full of pets!

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Child Care

Jacqui Rice is the Director of Little Lights Learning Center at CUMC. Jacqui was born and raised in Clemson and her grandparents were long time members of CUMC. Her grandfather, Harvey Morgan, built the beautiful cross hanging in the Narthex. Jacqui graduated from Clemson University in 2010 with a B.A. in Multi-Categorical Special Education and Elementary Education. Jacqui and her husband, Greg, have two daughters, Finley Grace and Emmie Sloane. Jacqui enjoys spending time with family, attending Clemson athletic events, and being on the water. Jacqui and her family are excited for what God has planned for them here in Clemson.

Amy Rawls is the Director of Mother's Morning Out. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia. She has loved working at MMO for thirteen years. Amy and her husband, Bryan have three children.

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Facilities

Our Operations Manager Eddie Thrasher joined the CUMC staff in January 2015. Eddie loves working on Jeeps. He is married to Kim and they have two wonderful daughters and two grandchildren.

Theo Tolson serves as our Church Sexton. Theo is a proud mother of three. She has been working with Clemson United Methodist Church for three years in various areas including Clemson Wesley and Little Lights Learning Center. Her background is as diverse as her interests which includes being a natural enthusiast, DIY projects, home renovation and writing.

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