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  • Holiday Schedule for Office of the Bishop
    Diocesan News

    Holiday Schedule for Office of the Bishop

    December 18, 2025March 20, 2026

    The staff of the Office of the Bishop staff gathered for a staff luncheon this week to celebrate the season and give thanks for a beautiful year of working together for the diocese. Staff continues working this week, and will remain readily available through midday on Tuesday, December 23, at which time the office will close until…

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  • Ordination to the Priesthood of the Rev. Randell Boone
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    The Rev. Randy Boone Ordained to the Priesthood

    December 16, 2025March 20, 2026

    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…

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  • The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina Clergy News
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    Clergy News: Transitions of Note

    December 3, 2025March 20, 2026

    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,…

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  • Three Churches United and Bishop Curry Honor First Black Priest of the Diocese
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    ‘Three Churches United’ Lead Effort to Celebrate Diversity; Honor Diocese’s First Black Priest

    December 2, 2025March 20, 2026

    The weekend before Thanksgiving, the “Three Churches United” (downtown Charleston churches: Calvary, St. Mark’s, and St. Stephen’s) joined together for two important services. On Saturday, November 22, the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, 27th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, and Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley joined them to re-dedicate the grave of the Rev. Thaddeus Saltus, the…

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  • Summary of the 235th Diocesan Convention
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    Summary of the 235th Diocesan Convention

    November 12, 2025December 5, 2025

    The 235th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina was held November 6-8, at Christ Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant. In addition to being a wonderful time of fellowship and gathering together like a family reunion, delegates to the convention elected new leadership and voted on a number of significant measures. The convention…

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  • The Rev. Ned Mulligan Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Bartholomew’s, Hartsville
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    The Rev. Ned Mulligan Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Bartholomew’s, Hartsville

    November 5, 2025November 11, 2025

    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…

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  • Diocesan Learning Day: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, Shaping the Future
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    Diocesan Learning Day: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, Shaping the Future

    October 22, 2025November 3, 2025

    Article by Harriett Green (member of Good Shepherd, Sumter, and of the diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission) On October 18th, about 65 people gathered in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter for Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Learning Day. Learning Day, an educational initiative of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, provides…

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  • Feast of St. Francis Blessings of the Animals
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    Feast of St. Francis Blessings of the Animals

    October 1, 2025October 22, 2025

    As we look ahead to the Feast of St. Francis on October 4, many of our congregations will be offering special Blessings of the Animals for all creatures great and small, be they live pets or stuffed animals. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment and worship inspired by this Feast…

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  • The Rev. David Hudspeth Received into the Priesthood of the Episcopal Church
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    The Rev. David Hudspeth Received into the Priesthood of the Episcopal Church

    September 30, 2025October 22, 2025

    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…

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  • The Reverend Jenny Newman Called as Rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal
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    The Reverend Jenny Newman Called as Rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal

    September 17, 2025October 22, 2025

    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…

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  • The Very Rev. Michael Shaffer Installed as 23rd Rector of St. Mark’s, Charleston
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    The Very Rev. Michael Shaffer Installed as 23rd Rector of St. Mark’s, Charleston

    September 10, 2025October 22, 2025

    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…

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  • Transitions in Ministry Group Gathers for Annual Retreat
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    Transitions in Ministry Group Gathers for Annual Retreat

    September 9, 2025October 22, 2025

    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,…

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