228th Diocesan Convention

The 228th Annual Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina

Convention has adjourned!

Many thanks to everyone who participated this year.
Watch this page for news, photos, videos, and more.

The Bishop’s Address
Bishop Skip Adams gave his annual address at the Convention Eucharist on Friday, November 16.

November 16-17, 2018

“Faith, Hope, and Love”

The Annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina was held at the Church of the Holy Communion in Charleston, South Carolina on November 16-17, 2018. Our theme was “Faith, Hope, and Love.”

We were delighted to have Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest, social entrepreneur, speaker and author, as our convention speaker and workshop leader. The founder and president of Thistle Farms, a global community of survivors of trafficking and addiction that includes justice enterprises, she is widely honored her for work as an entrepreneur and justice advocate.

See a photo album of the workshops and keynote presentation here.

Becca Stevens gives the Convention keynote address on Saturday, November 17.

Elections at Convention

Delegates voted to fill seats on the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, the Trustees of the Diocese, and the Board of Trustees of the University of the South.

Standing Committee
Lay: Thomas B. Richardson, Diane Wilson
Clergy: The Rev. Pam Fahrner, the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee
Meeting directly after Convention, the Standing Committee re-elected the Rev. Jeff Richardson as its president.

Diocesan Council
Lay: Arenilla K. Bush, Sally Mayes
Clergy, 3-year terms: The Rev. Adam Shoemaker, The Rev. Roy Tripp
Clergy, 1 year term: The Rev. Matt McCormick

Trustees of the Diocese
Lay: Bill Beak, Barbara Mann, Doug Billings
Clergy: The Rev. Mark Brinkmann, the Rev. Dr. Philip C. Linder, the Rev. Donald S. McPhail

Trustee, University of the South
Clergy: The Rev. Rob Donehue

Photo albums from Convention:
Day 1 (Friday)
Day 2 (Saturday)
Becca Stevens’ Workshop & Presentation