Diocesan Office Begins New Partnership with Calvary, Charleston
Watch the video below for an exciting message from Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley and Jeanette Spencer, senior warden at Calvary Episcopal Church, Charleston, about an exciting partnership between the church and the diocesan office. The diocese will be renting space from Calvary Episcopal Church to serve as a “satellite” diocesan office for members of diocesan staff….
Clergy News: The Rev. Dow Sanderson Named West Charleston Dean
With the recent retirement of the Rev. Chris Huff as rector at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Summerville, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has asked the Rev. Dow Sanderson, priest-in-charge at Good Shepherd, Summerville, to serve as Dean of the West Charleston Deanery (a role previously held by Fr. Chris). In sharing the news with the deans,…
Bishop Gadsden to Formally Recognize New Chaplain
On Sunday, February 13, at 4 pm, the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will officiate and preach at the institution of the Rev. Charles Jenkins as Director of Pastoral Care and Chaplain at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community in a service of Choral Evensong and The Celebration of a New Ministry on the (transferred) Feast of…
Clergy News: St. Thomas, North Charleston & Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in North Charleston has called the Rev. Dr. Matthew McCormick to serve as Interim Rector beginning February 1. Dr. McCormick has been serving as long-term supply since the Rev. Dr. Jim Taylor was called to a parish in Florida in November. He and his family live in Charleston. Dr. McCormick is active…
First Meeting of the Children & Youth Commission
The newly-formed Children and Youth Commission held their first meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, February 2. During Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley’s address at Diocesan Convention, she shared her vision for this committee and it’s importance in the diocese. She appointed the Rev. Laura Rezac (St. Stephen’s, Charleston) and George H. McDaniel (Good Shepherd, Summerville) as co-chairs of…
The Rev. Robert Spencer, 1939-2022
The Rev. Robert (Bob) Spencer passed away on January 25, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. The Rev. Spencer was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Gray Temple in 1972. He served in the Diocese of South Carolina as an Associate Priest at Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, as well as many roles in the Diocese…
Racial Justice Commission Tours Diocese with the Bishop
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley and the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission traveled to Sumter and Wedgefield on Saturday, January 29, for their regular meeting (held at Patriot Hall in Sumter) and to tour and learn about the history of Good Shepherd, Sumter, and St. Augustine’s, Wedgefield, two of the historically African-American parishes in our diocese. It was also…
Vestry/Mission Council 101 Begins February 12
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley recently announced a new leadership development initiative in each deanery for early 2022 (Watch her recent video announcement at this link or by clicking the image to the left) called Vestry/Mission Council 101. Each deanery will host their own event, and each is open to all clergy, newly elected (& returning) wardens, and vestries/mission councils. Bishop Ruth…
Commission Attends Meeting in Sumter and Wedgefield
Over the weekend, the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission traveled to Sumter and Wedgefield for their regular meeting (held at Patriot Hall in Sumter) and to tour and learn about the history of Good Shepherd, Sumter, and St. Augustine’s, Wedgefield, two of the historically African-American parishes in our diocese. It was also an opportunity to…
Bishop Proposes a Week of Respite for Clergy and Lay Church Leaders
Today, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley writes to the diocese with concern for those who lead our congregations through this prolonged pandemic, and encourages clergy and lay church leaders to take a week of respite between now and Pentecost. The Bishop writes to the diocese to help support this important initiative. Read the text of her letter…
Clergy News: The Rev. Chris Huff to Retire
The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina gives thanks for the ministry of the Very Rev. Chris Huff as he announces his retirement from active ministry. He will conclude his service as rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church, Summerville on February 13 after 12 years at the parish. Father Chris has faithfully served the Diocese of South…
Bishop’s Message to the Diocese on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
As we prepare to honor the historic contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17, the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has shared the following message with the diocese: Greetings Diocesan Family, As we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and countless other civil rights leaders who risked and,…