Shawan Gillians Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
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…
July 14: Celebration of New Ministry of the Rev. Will Berry at St. James, Charleston
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…
Episcopal News Service Shares Article on our Diocesan Capital Campaign
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…
June 20: Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Jenny Newman at St. Mark’s, Port Royal
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…
Bilingual Confirmation Highlights Bishop’s Visitation to St. George’s, Summerville
We’re pretty sure it was a first for our diocese on Sunday, May 17, when Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley’s visitation to St. George’s, Summerville included a bilingual confirmation! St. George’s now offers a Spanish service each Sunday at 1 pm, led by the Rev. Marivel Milien, associate rector for Spanish and family ministries. The Rev. Michael…
Support the Staff at Camp St. Christopher This Summer
As in years past, the director of Camp St. Christopher has shared a request with the diocese to help support the incredible group of young adults who will serve as summer staff. These leaders give their time, energy, and hearts to create a faith-filled environment for every camper who walks through the gates. Quite simply,…
May 23: Liturgy Remembering the Witness of the Emanuel Nine; Honoring Bishop-elect Adam Shoemaker
The “Three Churches United” (Charleston congregations of Calvary, St. Stephen’s, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches) are planning a Memorial Day weekend liturgy to remember the Christian witness of the Emanuel Nine, the nine people who were killed during a Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. The event will also be an…
The Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia Visits Citadel Episcopal Cadet Fellowship
On Monday, April 20, the Citadel’s Episcopal Cadet Fellowship welcomed the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia who serves as The Episcopal Church’s suffragan bishop for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries. In this role, Bishop Ann supports all Episcopal clergy serving as military chaplains and in the federal agencies such as the Veteran’s Administration and Department of…
Capital Campaign Adds Campaign Support Coordinator
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley and the co-chairs of the diocesan capital campaign are pleased to announce that Bill Gesin has joined the team as the campaign support coordinator, a part-time role supporting the administrative aspects of the campaign. Bill’s attention to detail, experience in non-profit and church administration, and team spirit make him a great asset…
The Rev. Adam Shoemaker Elected Bishop of Long Island
The Rev. Adam Shoemaker, who currently serves as rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, was elected ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island on April 18 by nearly 300 clergy and lay delegates, meeting at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, New York. He was elected on the fourth ballot as one of three candidates standing for the election….
A Message from Capital Campaign Co-chair Herbert Drayton
In every season of the Church, there comes a moment when we are invited not only to give, but to build. This capital campaign is one of those moments. Much has been said, and rightly so, about the importance of individual financial contributions. They are essential. But if we limit our understanding of this campaign to dollars…
Diocesan Leaders to Join Pilgrimage to Cape Coast, Ghana Next Week
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will join her staff member, the Rev. Cn. Ramelle McCall, and the co-chairs of the diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, Vermelle Simmons and Gail DeCosta next week on a pilgrimage to Cape Coast, Ghana led by the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing (along with other pilgrimage participants from the…