The Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Rev. Cn. Calhoun Walpole to lead St. John’s, Johns Island, which is likely to be the first congregation to return to our diocese and The Episcopal Church since the diocesan schism in 2012. Canon Walpole currently serves as vicar and subdean at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston and…
The Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Rev. Ryan Currie as Canon for Common Mission. Fr. Currie currently serves as associate rector at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church on Pawleys Island. As Canon for Common Mission, he will help build the body of our reintegrated diocese with a focus on healing; maintain a…
On May 7, the Rev. Rob Dewey, a longtime priest of our diocese, was recognized for his commitment to his church, the local community, and Charleston Southern University with an honorary doctorate of Christian Leadership. The recognition acknowledged the Rev. Dewey’s “dedication as shown through his chaplaincy service throughout the Lowcountry” as well as his…
The Rev. Sandy Moyle has been named as Interim Rector of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Conway. Rev. Moyle will be leading weekly worship services as well as offering pastoral care and guidance to the vestry. She began this work in April and will be serving until the end of the year. She previously served St….
The Very Rev. Mark Brinkmann, Senior Associate at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Hilton Head Island announced recently that he will retire on January 1, 2023. He was called to All Saints’ in 2007. In addition to a broad range of parish duties, he is on the diocesan Board of Trustees and Liturgical Commission as well…
The Rev. Dr. John Sorensen has been named by Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley as the priest-in-charge of Church of the Messiah, Myrtle Beach. He will be serving the congregation two Sundays per month, as well as fulfilling other church and pastoral needs while they search for their next priest. Father Sorensen retired to South Carolina in…
On Sunday, Christ Episcopal Church in Denmark, welcomed the Rev. Deacon Pam Crossley, who will serve as a deacon alongside the Rev. Srs. Carol Andrew and Miriam Elizabeth, OSH who serve as supply clergy. Deacon Pam previously served at All Saints, Hilton Head, until she and her husband, Neil, moved to Aiken, SC.
The Rev. Floyd Finch died Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Charleston. A more detailed announcement will be sent out later today. A service will be held in the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden tomorrow, Friday, March 4, at 11 am. Ordained to the priesthood in 1955, the Rev. Finch served many churches in the Diocese of South…
With the recent retirement of the Rev. Chris Huff as rector at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Summerville, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has asked the Rev. Dow Sanderson, priest-in-charge at Good Shepherd, Summerville, to serve as Dean of the West Charleston Deanery (a role previously held by Fr. Chris). In sharing the news with the deans,…
On Sunday, February 13, at 4 pm, the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will officiate and preach at the institution of the Rev. Charles Jenkins as Director of Pastoral Care and Chaplain at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community in a service of Choral Evensong and The Celebration of a New Ministry on the (transferred) Feast of…
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in North Charleston has called the Rev. Dr. Matthew McCormick to serve as Interim Rector beginning February 1. Dr. McCormick has been serving as long-term supply since the Rev. Dr. Jim Taylor was called to a parish in Florida in November. He and his family live in Charleston. Dr. McCormick is active…
The Rev. Robert (Bob) Spencer passed away on January 25, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. The Rev. Spencer was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Gray Temple in 1972. He served in the Diocese of South Carolina as an Associate Priest at Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, as well as many roles in the Diocese…
