Diocesan Convention
November 11-12
“Seek and Serve Christ”

The Annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina took place at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina on November 11-12, 2016. Our theme was “Seek and Serve Christ.”

The Reverend Winnie Varghese, Director of Justice and Reconciliation for Trinity Church Wall Street, NY, was our Convention Preacher and WORKshop keynote speaker. 

​As usual, diocesan convention this year offered opportunities to accomplish two primary goals: to do the necessary work for our diocese at its annual convention and to participate in the annual reunion of the people of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina.

Convention WORKshops: On the Friday of Convention this year we sought to live out our theme by spending a day at several sites in the community, giving back and serving others. We gathered at St. Thomas, North Charleston to hear from our keynote speaker, the Rev. Winnie Varghese, then went out to several outreach locations to “Seek and Serve Christ” in the community.

Saturday, November 12

Elections at Convention
Here are the results of elections this morning at Diocesan Convention

Standing Committee
Lay: Carol Grish, Rebecca Lovelace
Clergy: The Rev. Wil Keith, the Rev. Jeff Richardson

Diocesan Council
Lay: Patricia Neumann, Woody Rutter
Clergy: The Rev. Chris Huff, the Rev. Jean McGraw

Trustee, University of the South: Sewanee
Lay: Jane Hart Lewis

Lay Deputies
Pam Guess
Andrea McKellar
Lonnie Hamilton III
Mark Szen

Alternates
Maggie Dunlap
Carrington Salley Wingard

Clergy Deputies
The Rev. Dr. Jim Taylor
The Rev. Wil Keith
The Rev. Jean McGraw
The Rev. Rick Lindsey

Alternates
The Rev. Dr. Wilmot Merchant, First Alternate
The Rev. Canon Caleb Lee, Second Alternate
The Rev. Bill Coyne, Third Alternate

Resolutions

Find the resolutions under “Resources” on this page.

Convention Documents

Download these resources to view on your electronic devices or print at home. With the exception of the Journal, all delegates will receive printed copies of these resources in their packets. 

Convention Addresses

The Bishop’s Address to Convention

“How do we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” is the question Bishop Adams asks The Episcopal Church in South Carolina to consider together as we move forward.

Convention Sermon

The Rev. Winnie Varghese preached at the opening Convention Eucharist on Friday, November 11 as we celebrated the Feast of St. Martin of Tours. 

Isaiah 58:6-12
Galatians 6:1-2  
Matthew 25:34-40

Convention Photos

Convention WORKshops
People from around the diocese went out into the community to serve on the first day of Diocesan Convention at our WORKshops on Friday, November 11. Based at St. Thomas, North Charleston, the event began with keynote speaker the Rev. Winnie Varghese, and a commissioning liturgy with Bishop Skip Adams.

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Convention Location