It is with great sadness that we share the news that the Reverend Chris Huff, a beloved child of God and son of our diocese, died Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026.  Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley joins the people of the diocese in grieving his death and remembering him fondly. “From my very first meeting of Father Chris,…

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has appointed the Rev. Jordan Trendelman, rector of Holy Communion, Charleston, as dean of the Peninsula Deanery. The bishop expressed her gratitude for this transition. “In his short time here, Jordan has quickly become a trusted colleague to Peninsula clergy and lay leaders,” said Bishop Woodliff-Stanley. “I am grateful he has accepted this…

The Rev. Shawn Griffith was called late last year as associate chaplain at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, serving in the Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab. Prior to his arrival, Shawn served for 20 years as the rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gastonia, NC (in the Diocese of Western North Carolina)….

With the complete support of Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, Messiah, Myrtle Beach has called the Rev. Roy Tripp to serve as their next priest-in-charge.  Father Roy retired last year as rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal (a full-time position) but was ready to serve in a part-time opportunity. In his letter to the congregation shared with…

The Rev. Randell (Randy) Boone was ordained to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, December 13, by the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. Ordained to the transitional diaconate in June, Rev. Boone began serving Grace Church Cathedral as the director of planned giving in 2019. Rev. Boone’s path to…

As was announced at our diocesan convention, the Rev. Bill Watson has accepted a temporary call as interim rector of Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, Virginia. While he is away, the Rev. Pam Fahrner has accepted the call to serve as interim priest-in-charge of The Episcopal Church in Okatie. Reverend Fahrner recently completed a year as interim rector of St. Mark’s,…

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Reverend Ned Mulligan as priest-in-charge of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Hartsville. Father Ned celebrated his first official service with the parish on Sunday, November 2, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the life of the church. Bishop Woodliff-Stanley believes his experiences are uniquely fitted for this…

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley presided over the service of worship receiving the Rev. David Hudspeth into the priesthood of The Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 27, at St. Luke’s Chapel in Summerville (the church where Good Shepherd, Summerville is currently holding their weekly services; located at 208 Central Avenue). The church shared a number of beautiful…

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Reverend Jenny Newman to serve as the next rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Port Royal. Jenny brings a diverse and unique background to this call, most recently serving in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in a dual role as rector of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension and chaplain for…

On Saturday, September 6, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley installed the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Shaffer as the 23rd rector of the historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Charleston. Seminarian Shawan Gillians served as preacher. Father Michael, who also serves as dean of the Peninsula Deanery, was called to serve as interim rector of St. Mark’s in…

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley hosted members of the Transitions in Ministry group (TiM) for their annual retreat September 7-8,  at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on Seabrook Island. TiM is comprised of priests who are newly ordained, new to the diocese, or serving in a new role. They meet regularly as a cohort throughout the year,…

The vestry and leadership of St. Mark’s, Charleston, announced Sunday, May 25, that the Very Rev. Michael Shaffer has accepted the call to serve as their 23rd rector. In September 2023, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley called Father Michael to serve as interim rector for what was intended to be a transitionary season, during which St. Mark’s would…