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The Reverend Jean Quarterman McGraw, 1946-2026

The Reverend Jean Quarterman McGraw, a beloved priest of our diocese and widow of the Rev. Stan McGraw, died Monday, November 8. Service arrangements have not yet been announced. Rev. Jean, a native of North Charleston, met her husband while he was serving as summer youth director at St. Thomas, North Charleston during his time in…
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Ghana Pilgrims Meet in Charleston Ahead of Pilgrimage in 2027

On October 10 and 11, the diocese welcomed to Charleston pilgrimage participants traveling to Ghana with the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing in Atlanta. Pilgrimage leaders celebrated the unveiling of the altarpiece at Calvary Episcopal Church, created by visiting artist Graeme Mortimer Evelyn of the Foundation of Spirituality and Arts. As is noted in the…

Calvary Icons Altarpiece Dedicated in Charleston

On Saturday, October 10, the sanctuary was full at the historic Calvary Episcopal Church in Charleston as more than a year of planning, design, and creation led to the dedication of a beautiful altarpiece as part of the Calvary Icons Project. Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley was present to dedicate the work of art, alongside the church’s…
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Capital Campaign Stretching Past Primary Goal

We are still celebrating the achievement of meeting our primary goal by raising more than $3.3 million for our diocesan capital campaign. If you missed the big announcement from Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley on Friday, check it out at this link. Speaking of bishops, we’d love to give special thanks to the bishops across The Episcopal…
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Voorhees University Hosts Diocesan Learning Day

Learning Day at Voorhees University on Saturday, October 3 proved to be a splendid event as more than 80 people gathered to learn the school’s storied history. A highlight of the day was a fantastic documentary about the school’s founder, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, who was dedicated to establishing a school in Denmark, South Carolina. Through exceptional leadership,…
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Theme and Speakers Announced for 236th Diocesan Convention

From Psalm 77: “Your way was in the sea,and your paths in the great waters,yet your footsteps were not seen.” We are pleased to announce the theme and speakers for the 236th Annual Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina, to be hosted by St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center in partnership with St. John’s, Johns Island,…
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Register to Attend Learning Day at Voorhees University on Oct. 3

Together with our diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, Voorhees University will host our next Learning Day on Saturday, October 3, bringing together members of the university community, alumni, friends and supporters for a day of reflection, learning and celebration. This year’s theme, “The Next Level of Excellence-Embracing from Whence We Have Come,” will emphasize the…
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Youth Invited to Apply to Happening Leadership Team

Are you or do you know any youth who have previously served on staff at a Happening weekend? As was announced last month, the leadership team is beginning to take shape for Happening #9 in 2027. Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley called Murphy Dutrow to serve as rector for this next youth experience. The staff application is now open….
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More Than 20 Members of the Diocese Complete Anti-racism Training

On September 14-15, members of our diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission partnered with leaders from the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing to once again offer the Pilgrimage of Racial Healing program in our diocese. This program fulfills an important past mandate from General Convention, urging all dioceses to engage in “anti-racism” training. As explained on…