“And maybe that’s the invitation for all of us, not just the youth, not just the volunteers, but the whole parish. Be open to the Spirit. Be willing to let God flip the script.” ~The Very Rev. Joseph Smith For the week of July 19-24, members and friends of St. Francis, Edisto Island opened their…
One of America’s oldest churches is ready to welcome members and friends for services again on August 2 at 10:30 am following the completion of major structural repairs. In December 2023, the historic colonial chapel of St. Stephen’s, St. Stephen in northern Berkeley County sustained significant structural damage after being hit by an out-of-control truck….
The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina has partnered with the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta through the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing to organize a Holy Pilgrimage to Cape Coast, Ghana in 2027. The week-long journey will include visits to sites connected to the trans-atlantic slave trade, including Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, tours of notable sites within the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast, and opportunities to build enduring relationships with local churches and communities in Ghana, Atlanta, and South Carolina.
The Diocese of South Carolina, through its Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, is pleased to announce that another Zoom Sacred Ground program will be offered this fall beginning Thursday, September 17, 2026. Sacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue series grounded in faith. It was developed by The Episcopal Church as part of the…
Click here or on the image below to view a message by video from Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley about Juneteenth. A transcript of the message is available below the video. A transcript of the video message above is as follows: Dear Friends in Christ, This week, we celebrate Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally…
Save the Date: Rising Together Capital Campaign Kickoff We hope you will save the date for these upcoming campaign kickoff events on Saturday, August 29, 2026: Additional regional events after official kick-off will be announced soon.
A group of diocesan youth embarked on a trip to Tennessee this past Saturday, June 13, on a mission to participate in a Week of Hope community service program. The group plans to join up with students from all over the country to make a real difference in the lives of people in the Nashville…
Click here or on the image below to view a message by video from Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley about Pride Month. A transcript of the message is available below the video. A transcript of the video message above is as follows: Beloved in Christ, As we celebrate Pride this month, I want to offer a brief word…
Bernadette Shawan Gillians was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons by the Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley on Tuesday, June 9, at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. The service may be viewed on YouTube at this link. View the service bulletin at this link. Her chosen date of ordination had special significance as June 9 marks…
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will lead a service to celebrate the new ministry of the Rev. Will Berry as rector of St. James, Charleston (James Island) on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm. Father Will began serving the congregation on Maundy Thursday, and this service will officially mark the beginning of this chapter in the life of this…
On May 28, 2026, the Episcopal News Service, recognized as the official news source of The Episcopal Church, shared an article about our current diocesan-wide capital campaign and the unique support it is receiving from The Episcopal Church and the office of the presiding bishop. Read the article at this link. It is also copied…
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will lead a service to celebrate the new ministry of the Rev. Jenny Newman as rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal on Saturday, June 20, at 10 am. This special service marks a new chapter in the life of the parish as they celebrate God’s work among them and look toward the future with hope…
