Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley recently provided a video update about the ongoing feasilibility study in our diocese, being conducted with the assistance of The Episcopal Church, to consider the possiblity of a diocesan-wide capital campaign. Watch the update by clicking the image above or clicking this link. The bishop outlined the progress over the past few months and…
Article excerpted from the Episcopal News Service: This article was written before the final vote on February 19, but on that date, the Executive Council did vote to forgive about $2.7 million in debt accrued from a loan given to the Diocese of South Carolina after the 2012 diocesan schism. The following article was written the…
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley shares a word about the remarkable life of Chancellor Emeritus Thomas S. Tisdale, Jr. who died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. January 30, 2025 Dear Beloved People in the Diocese of South Carolina, Thomas Sumter Tisdale, Jr., beloved child of God and Chancellor Emeritus of the Diocese of South Carolina, has gone home to…
November 6, 2024 Dear beloved members of the diocese, Our country has elected a new president. And today, we rise. Our work continues and the Gospel endures. In these times, no matter our internal disposition, let us be the Gospel we proclaim. May we commit ourselves to continuing the work of race justice, to defending…
Following the horrific events that have unfolded since Hamas began attacking the people of Israel on Saturday, October 7, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley offers the lament below: Dear faithful Episcopalians, Just in August, I had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. It was a compelling trip. Now, mere weeks later, we watch in shock as…
On March 29, 2023, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley traveled to our state capitol to speak before members of the state legislature as they consider bills currently before the House and/or Senate. She was allowed to speak directly to subcommittees against two of the three bills against which she wanted to voice her opposition. A video of…
Last month at our 232nd Diocesan Convention, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley recognized Lonnie Hamilton III and Thomas Tisdale for their decades of faithful service to the diocese with the Bishop’s Cross. The Presentation of The Bishop’s Cross is a tradition observed across the Church, and it is presented each Convention, by the diocesan bishop, to a person…
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley shares a word about recent decisions made on behalf of our diocese regarding St. Matthew’s, Fort Motte, and what it means for the future of our diocese. October 29, 2022 Dear Faithful People in the Diocese of South Carolina, After prayerful consideration, onsite visits, and in-depth conversations with many to whom St. Matthew’s,…
Decisions by the South Carolina Supreme Court in April and August of this year initiated the return of at least seven churches, as well as diocesan property and the St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on Seabrook Island. Below is an update on each of the transitions. The return of each church requires a tremendous…
In the message below, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley offers a pastoral word for the people of the diocese regarding the settlement agreement she announced yesterday along with the bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, Bishop Chip Edgar. Read yesterday’s joint announcement on our website at this link. The entire letter below can be viewed as a .pdf at…
In the message below, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley offers a pastoral word for the people of the diocese regarding the opinion published today by the South Carolina Supreme Court (learn more about the decision at this link). August 17, 2022 Dear Friends in the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, Nathan and I are away and I have just received…
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley arrived in England earlier this week for the 15th Lambeth Conference, a gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship, and dialogue on church and world affairs. The theme for this year’s convention is “God’s Church for God’s World – walking, listening, and witnessing together.” It will…
